Saving Money on Air Conditioning Repair

Feeling The Pinch: Ways to save money and electricity during Heat Wave Alert

Chances are you have your air conditioning blasting tonight and there's an even better chance you'll get a hefty bill for it.

The air conditioning repair man here is working overtime right now, keeping the house cool. But comfort comes at a price in the form of an electric bill. But we found it doesn't have to hurt so bad.

Burning sun and sweltering heat has sent many people rushing for the thermostat. People with don't have air conditioning are rushing out to get it.

But comfort comes at a price.

So we went to PG&E to find out how to save on electricity. Spokesperson Cindy Pollard told us it starts at the front door.

Cindy Pollard, PG& E Spokesperson, " We also make sure that you have good weather stripping."

That keeps the cold air in and the hot air out. Also close the drapes to keep the sun out. And of course, bump up the thermostat when you're not at home.

Fans are a good way to keep the air circulating and keeping you cool. But running them when you're not at home is a waste of money.

A simple thing to do and really save money is to unplug things like microwaves and toasters. They use something called standby power even when they're off.

Of course, you could always let someone else pay for the PG&E bill.

Going shopping only saves you money if you don't buy anything.

There's the age old debate between turning off your air conditioner when you leave the house or just turning up the thermostat.
We say it's a good idea to turn it off if you are going out of town. But on a daily basis, cranking up the thermostat is the best way to go.