About Today: 15 Ways to Save on Air Conditioning

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor At last count, 105 percent of our summer budget went to air conditioning. You math people in the audience will know that this is technically impossible. However, I am telling you that I have seen the bills, and it is so. 15 Ways to Save on Air Conditioning Why is AC so expensive? Well, it's because our power is now entirely generated by thousand-year-old unicorns running on golden treadmills. (Isn't that more interesting than the usual whining about expensive utilities?) Lower Your Electric Bill Recipes to Cool You Off See More About:  saving energy  lowering your bills  Keep Cool Without Air Conditioning I will freely admit to overusing air conditioning, which isn't great for my bills or for the planet. These are ways to use less AC, and not feel it. Does Climate Change Cause Extreme Weather? What Are Energy Star-Rated Appliances? See More About:  air conditioning  ceiling fans  swimming pools Window Air Conditioner Maintenance Did you know that you need to maintain your air conditioner? I didn't until two years ago, when my filter got so clogged with dust that my air conditioner just ... gave up. Central Air Conditioning Unit Maintenance What Size Air Conditioner Do You Need? See More About:  air conditioner maintenance  window air conditioners  10 Frozen Coffee and Tea Treats for Summer You can always cool yourself off the old-fashioned way: By making lots and lots of cold drinks. I find this works even better if you drink them while sitting in a kiddie pool, although your neighbors will think you're odd. Cold-Brewed Coffee How to Make a Milkshake See More About:  granita recipes  cold coffee recipes  cold tea recipes Today Ads Air Conditioner Air Conditioning Window AC AC Maintenance AC Units Featured Articles 6 Ways to Get Your Kids to Read More This Summer Recipes for the Perfect Picnic Summer Safety Tips for Baby Fourth of July Candy Recipes Top 5 Gas Station Finder Apps Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Living with Depression From the little things (managing household chores), to the more challenging (learning to forgive) these eight tips can help you manage depression. More> Symptoms of Depression Concerned that you or someone you love may be depressed? Learn more about the symptoms of this condition, including some you might not expect. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com     Follow me on: Advertisement