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5 Ways To Save On Electricity Without Turning Off The AC

5 Ways To Save On Electricity Without Turning Off The AC
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When temps hit the 90s, you’ve got two options: Sit on your couch in a pool of sweat until September or crank the icy cold AC and pay a fortune. Good news: You don’t have to pay a fortune. Just follow these genius steps.

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KEEP THE AC ON, BUT INCREASE THE TEMPERATURE A FEW DEGREES

Here’s why.

CLEAN THE FILTERS

Here’s why.

SEAL THE DOORS AND WINDOWS

Here’s why.

KEEP THE OVEN OFF

Here’s why.

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AND STOP PUTTING HOT FOOD IN THE FRIDGE

Here’s why.

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