North Fort Myers, FL, July 16, 2024 – As the Southwest Florida temperatures reach record breaking highs, it is important to understand how weather significantly impacts energy usage. With the biggest contributor to electric bills often being the use of air conditioning, it should be no surprise energy consumption tends to increase during the summer months. This is primarily due to temperature differential. The larger the gap between outside and inside temperatures, the harder the AC will work to keep the home comfortably cool leading to increased energy usage.
The weather cannot be controlled but how energy is used can.
- Try setting the thermostat to 78 degrees, each degree below adds 8 to 12 percent to the cooling costs.
- Keep blinds and curtains closed during the day to prevent extra heat from entering the home.
- Check AC filters monthly and change as needed.
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