Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 27, 2014
Running your air conditioning 24 hours a day tends to be more expensive than heating your home (except if you use oil), so with that in mind, here are some tips to help get you ready for summertime to reduce your energy bills, reduce your impact on the environment, and keep some of your hard-earned money in your pocket where it belongs.
Family Balance Sheet
SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
But there is one more reason why I love fall-- no heating or cooling bills. After a HOT and steamy summer where the air conditioner ran all day, our windows are finally open and fresh air is blowing inside. No air conditioner or heater needed, just an extra jacket or blanket. Let us know in the comments.
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Nicoles Nickels
AUGUST 25, 2012
Get the sleekest fan on the market with this Groupon! Pay just $169 for a Dyson Air Multiplier Bladeless Table Fan in Blue or White ($299.99 Dyson Air Multiplier Bladeless Fan. When used in conjunction with air conditioning, the fan can lower energy bills by up to 20%. List Price).
Family Balance Sheet
MAY 6, 2011
Hanging clothes outside to dry makes our electric bill far more manageable when the temperature spikes and the air conditioner is turned on. Do you hang your laundry outside to dry? Tell us about your set up in the comments. Thanks for reading.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 1, 2014
Poor me, it was very hot and we just had a little tiny window air conditioner. I felt bad for myself until my Grandma from the farm told me about the time she and Grandpa got so hot at night in their house (which of course had no electricity and thus no AC OR fans) that they picked up their bed and moved it outside!
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