I know, I know—everyone says this, but hear me out. A dirty filter is like trying to breathe through a straw with a sock stuffed in it. Your AC works twice as hard to push air through, guzzling electricity and money. Change it every month during summer, and you can cut your cooling costs by up to 15%.
Set a phone reminder or tie it to something easy, like payday. I write “CHANGE FILTER” on my calendar with a little flame emoji. It takes two minutes and saves you from that “oof” moment when the bill arrives.
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Program That Thermostat, You Lazy Genius
Why cool an empty house? If you’re at work or running errands, set the thermostat to 78°F or 80°F. Your AC doesn’t need to go full arctic for your plants. I set mine to 82°F when I’m gone, and when I get home, I bump it down to 76°F. It takes about 20 minutes to cool down, and I save about $10 a week.
A programmable thermostat is a no-brainer investment—like $30 and you’ll make that back in a month. If you’re fancy, get a smart one you can control from your phone. It’s basically a robot that loves your bank account.
