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Experts reveal the best AC setting to lower your summer bills

By adjusting your AC by 7-10 degrees for eight hours a day, you can save up to 10% on your energy bills. ©Image Credit: Unsplash / Kettenreaktion

With heatwaves settling in across the country, there's a good chance your AC has gone into overdrive. Keeping your house comfortable and cool is expensive, and that's exactly why these air conditioning tips are important.

Adjust the temperature when leaving the house

Some say it's best to turn the AC off if you're not home, and others say doing so uses more energy because the system has to work harder to cool the house down when you get home.

Experts say the best approach lies somewhere in the middle. When you leave the house for a few hours, it's best to adjust the AC by 7-10 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you turn the AC off completely, and you live in a hot, humid climate like Florida, you run the risk of condensation developing, which can lead to mold in your house.

Save up to 10% on your energy bills

Considering most people are out of the home for around eight hours a day when working, if you adjust it by 7-10 degrees you can save up to 10% on your energy bills yearly.

That can equate to hundreds of dollars saved yearly, especially if you're in a really hot summer climate.

The type of home also determines how much you'll save

Another factor that can either save you money, or cost you more, is your home's construction materials. Homes built with brick and concrete do a way better job at keeping the cool air in longer.

If your home is well insulated, it will also keep the indoor air temperature cooler for longer.

And don't forget, the AC unit you have also plays into cost and energy savings. Central air with a smart thermostat is the easiest way to control the temperature and save money.

Window units, while effective, tend to be significantly less energy efficient.

Beating the summer heat isn't cheap

There's no getting around it, beating the summer heat isn't cheap, but adjusting the temperature when you're not home will save you money.

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