Here’s how to maximize your home’s temperature this summer, according to professionals.
Everyone knows that the South is notorious for scorching summers.
So, what do you do?
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“Setting your air conditioner to 78 is a safe number.
This is because AC’s are made to keep your home 20 degrees cooler than outside.”
“Pay attention to the outside temperatures to determine what is comfortable for you,” Powers says.
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These units can travel with you throughout the house since they only need a plug-in to operate.
For any caps or cracks you see, use caulk to fill in the holes.
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