Cool Only The Rooms in Use: When you have your AC or heater on make sure to close unused rooms to keep the cooled or heated air where you need it the most. By leaving the doors open you are forcing the unit to work to change the entire houses temperature.

Keep Vents Clear: When laying out the furniture in your home make sure to keep the furniture and drapes away from the air vents. This allows the cool air to move out into the rooms and keeps your air conditioner from running more than necessary.

Turn Off Electronics You Are Not Using: When you are done watching T.V. or using your computer make sure to turn them off when you are done because not only do they use more energy and also produce more heat. Extra heat requires more energy to power the air conditioner and increases cooling costs.

Use The Microwave: Cook using your microwave oven rather than your standard oven or range. It creates less heat and humidity in your home also it takes longer for you to pre-heat your stove or oven then when using a microwave oven.

Don’t Make More Heat. If you can, delay chores that produce heat and moisture until the cooler parts of the day or evening. Limit dish washing, laundry and cooking on hot, humid days. These activities make your room more uncomfortable and require your air conditioner to work harder.