Lowering Your Air Conditioning Costs Tip #167 – Seasonally Adjust Light / Heavy Drapes

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Number 167, Seasonally Adjust Light / Heavy Drapes, is similar but different to tip #166. In this tip, if you have them, replace your heavy drapes or curtains used during the winter with ones that are not as thick or heavy.

By doing this, you will allow more air to circulate through the open window when open yet still keep some of the sun’s direct UV rays out.

INSTALL COST – Free INSTALL COMPLEXITY – Simple

FREQUENCY – Habit FINANCIAL PAYBACK – Some

Lowering Air Conditioning Use Tip #166

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