Flip a switch4 of 10Go ahead, get comfortable. Lower your air conditioner's thermostat setting to 78 degrees Fahrenheit when you're at home. But let that number rise to a warmer temperature at night or when you're away from home. You can save 5 percent to 15 percent on your air-conditioning bills by raising the temperature setting on your thermostat when you're away and don't need cooling, according to the Department of Energy. 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
Go ahead, get comfortable. Lower your air conditioner's thermostat setting to 78 degrees Fahrenheit when you're at home. But let that number rise to a warmer temperature at night or when you're away from home. You can save 5 percent to 15 percent on your air-conditioning bills by raising the temperature setting on your thermostat when you're away and don't need cooling, according to the Department of Energy.
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