Reasons why summer air-conditioning costs soar that have nothing to do with the hot weather.
Residents across the country are bracing for a major heat wave later this week. And depending on where you live, the rising temperatures could equate to rising home cooling costs.
Residents of Sun Belt states typically pay the most to air condition their homes during the summer, with a median cost of $292.90 per home, according to a recent report from home-energy monitoring company Sense. That’s compared with a median cost of $147.82 across most of the country and $95 for communities along the northern border with Canada.
While geography plays a major role in determining how much a household will pay on air conditioning, so too does the size of the home. Residents of a 500-square-foot home will pay a median of nearly $68 during the summer months to keep their house cool, whereas people who live in a home larger than 4,000 square feet can expect to pay over $226 over the summer.Here are some ways consumers can reduce the cost of air conditioning — whether you live in Arizona, New Jersey or Washington.
Change your behaviors at home: Leaving blinds or curtains open when direct sunlight is pouring through a window will raise the internal temperature of the home. Similarly, cooking on the stove inside rather than on a grill outside can drive up cooling costs.
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