This is the granddaddy of them all when it comes to beefing up your utility bill. Keeping your home cool in the summer is appealing, but it comes with a luxury price tag.
A central air conditioning system uses 15,000 watts of power per hour. If your electric cost is 10 cents per kilowatt-hour, you’re paying $1.50 an hour to run this system, which can run 24/7 in warm climates. Make sure you are using your system effectively by adjusting the temperature appropriately and closing off areas of the house that aren’t being used.
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