1) Set your thermostat at 70 or 75 degrees when you are home. When not home, set it at 80 degrees. Don't turn it off completely because it can cost more to cool the house back once it is overheated.
2) Place room units on the north side of the house. An AC unit which operates in the shade operates up to 10% less electricity than one that is in the sun.
3) Know when to upgrade. You might want to consider a new AC if yours is more than 10 years old or 12 years old and it is not cooling as well as it is used to.
-More tips: Move indoor plants outside because they produce a lot of airborne moisture. Also, invest in a dehumidifier. It zaps humidity! Last, run bathroom exhaust fans for about 20 minutes after a shower or bath to dry the air.
-Be sure to insulate areas from the rest of the house. Attics can reach temperatures of 150 degrees.
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