Buying $40 item could save you hundreds on your air conditioning bill as temperatures soar... - The US Sun

Buying $40 item could save you hundreds on your air conditioning bill as temperatures soar | The US Sun

Buying $40 item could save you hundreds on your air conditioning bill as temperatures soar

HOMEOWNERS are saving hundreds on energy bills after installing one internet-connected home appliance.

The tech-based product cools down energy costs and lessens environmental impact.

Homeowners installed smart thermostats in their homes to lessen energy costs.

Smart thermostats use Wi-Fi to connect to energy-intensive appliances and control their operations.

Thermostats work to understand occupants' schedules and predict when to run the most energy-intensive heating or cooling appliances.

Wi-Fi-equipped thermostats save customers hundreds in their lifetime, according to Consumer Reports.

INSIDE THE SAVINGS

Studies found that homes with active thermostats saved homeowners $50 annually on their energy bills - that's eight percent on each energy bill.

Thermostats are expected to last five to 15 years - saving customers up to $750 in their lifetime.

The U.S. Sun found multiple thermostats that pay for themselves within one year, including a Refurbished Amazon Smart Thermostat for just $40.

The studies concluded that the savings were greatest in more temperamental climates, including extreme heat and cold areas.

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Temperature regulation is increasingly important throughout the US in 2023.

The world has set the record for the hottest-ever days on earth three times in July alone - including a global average temperature at nearly 63 degrees Fahrenheit, according to The Hill.

Phoenix, Arizona, has reached above 110 degrees Fahrenheit for over 20 consecutive days, another record.

Moderating internal temperatures lessens human health risks - but extreme heat events make appliances use more energy to maintain the cool.

Thermostats work to lessen the energy impact and end a doom-cycle of adding more carbon emissions to the atmosphere.

OTHER ENERGY SAVERS

Homeowners can make a few simple changes to save even more on their energy bills.

Customers can optimize ceiling fans by changing their direction between seasons.

Fans traveling counterclockwise push moving air down, making fans more effective in the summer.

Clockwise rotating ceiling fans pull warm air up, making homes feel hotter in wintry seasons.

Putting the correct curtains and blinds can reduce heat encapsulation by 33 percent, according to studies by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Eastward-facing windows can save money with pulled curtains or blinds in the morning as the sun rises.

Westward-facing windows should be covered at night.

The U.S. Sun reports on other energy-saving tactics - here is another tech product that cuts costs.

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