Here are just a few simple tips to improve the comfort of your home as warmer temperatures arrive, while also saving money on utility bills.

Inside Your Home:

• Open Windows. Use the breeze at night to cool your home without switching on air conditioners.
• Spring Clean Your Fridge. By removing unneeded and expired food, air will circulate more efficiently inside the fridge. Clear dust from the coils behind your fridge to reduce energy consumption.
• Prep Your AC Unit. Check and replace your air filters regularly and schedule annual maintenance with a qualified technician.

Outside Your Home:

• Grill Outside. Move the cooking outside on warm spring days to keep the heat out of your home.
• Seal Air Leaks. Use low-cost caulk or weather stripping to keep warm air from seeping in.
• Mow Grass 3 ½ Inches or Longer.  Keep grass stalks longer to help retain moisture and leave the grass clippings in place when you mow to act as a natural mulch.
• Install Rain Barrels. Collect rainwater to use for your lawn & garden while reducing both your water bill and harmful runoff.