Reducing Your Energy Costs this Summer

I'm Chris.

I'm Calvin.

We're fathers, real estate developers—

And homeowners.

And this is American Standards Homeowning01 Summer Session.

It is getting hot in here, which means the summertime is coming and temperatures are starting to hit.

So, let's make up a game plan so we can save money on our electricity bill by saving energy in the home.

One small investment to help you reduce your energy cost is installing a ceiling fan.

It's a cool way to keep you cool, so you don't have to lower the temperature on your thermostat.

But just remember turn the fan off when you leave, Chris, because the fan is meant to keep the people in the space cool—not the space.

Don't worry. I got you. Thanks, bro.

Another quick and easy summertime money saver is closing the curtains or blinds

I got you bro, thank you!

This will keep your room from heating up too much and not make it super hard to cool with your air conditioner or ceiling fan.

Now, I like that tip!

Thanks, bro.

Last, but not least, the most important thing Chris and I can talk about today is optimizing your thermostat setting.

Now remember: for every degree you can set your thermostat above 72 in the summertime, you may save up to 3% on your cooling expenses.

Now, Chris, isn't that a big while?

I'll take that! but also think about getting a programmable thermostat. You can schedule your temperatures for warmer when you're not home and automatically get your house cooler right before you get home.

You can even put it in energy-saving mode if you're gone for a long period of time.

And where you think you’re going for that long?

I don’t know, Cal. Cancun?

I'm going too!

Now, with all these tips we gave you today, you may see some big bucks this summer. You’re welcome!

Thanks, Cal!