Chill air-conditioning costs1 of 10Hear that? It's the sound of your air conditioner running and the sound of your bank account drying up.Heating and air conditioning your home take a 43 percent bite from your monthly utility bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Here's how to reduce those costs in summer.More On Air Conditioning:10 ways to save money on your utility billCreate a news alert for "smart spending" Related Articles:10 ways to save on utilitiesAppliance rebate dilemmaManaging your electric usageVideo: How to cut cooling billsRelated Links:Cutting home energy costsHome budget plan calculatorCost of 5 home repairsEnergy audit saves power advertisement
Hear that? It's the sound of your air conditioner running and the sound of your bank account drying up.
Heating and air conditioning your home take a 43 percent bite from your monthly utility bill, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Here's how to reduce those costs in summer.
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