Tips for keeping your energy bill down during extreme heat

(WSET) — With the scorching temperatures, Appalachian Power has some tips for keeping your energy bill manageable.

Due to the extreme heat, Appalachian Power said they have canceled scheduled outages that were planned for maintenance to keep its crews safe.

When it comes to keeping your electric bill from getting too high, representative Ashley Workman said the thermostat is key.

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“As temperatures rise, your cooling unit may be working harder, so for example, if you keep your thermostat at 70 degrees year round it may have to work harder to reach that temperature when it’s hot outside during summer months. So the harder your thermostat works, the more energy it’s using,” Workman said.

Workman said to prevent that from happening, close blinds and curtains to prevent sunlight from streaming in, avoid ovens and dryers during the hottest part of the day as they produce heat, and set the air conditioner thermostat up a few degrees to stay cool but reduce energy usage.

You can find more tips from Appalachian Power here.