Another hot stretch of weather over the next couple of days means many will continue to crank the air conditioning to stay cool. But that doesn’t come cheap.
Massachusetts ranks sixth in the nation for most expensive home energy costs and second for electricity prices, with residents spending upwards of $158 a month on their electric bill, according to“There are a few things people can do -- no cost items in which to keep the home and apartments cool," he explained.
“Especially the south side of a house, make sure the sun's not coming in,” said Stack. “You want to make sure, the vents for the central ac and the window units are being blocked by furniture or by drapes, and curtains.”“A lot of people, they put the new filter in at the beginning of the season and then change it at the end of the season,” Stack said. “We recommend you might want to do it monthly, especially this year.
If you’re having trouble paying your energy bill this summer, make sure to contact your utility company.