06/30/2026
AES Ohio - Hot Weather Tips
Hot weather doesn't have to mean a big bill. Stay cool for less with our tips to save energy in hot weather.
When the hot summer sun heats your home, you can keep cool without energy costs rising as high as the heat index. And, since heating and cooling account for more than half of your overall energy bill, these money saving tips can help lower your electric bill.
General hot weather tips:
Wait until later in the evening to use heat-producing appliances, like the oven, clothes dryer and dishwasher. Many dryers and dishwashers have timers you can set so they turn on hours later.
Shade south and west-facing windows during the hottest part of the day.
Run ceiling fans counter-clockwise during hot months. While standing directly under a ceiling fan, you should feel a cool breeze. When using a ceiling fan, you can raise the thermostat setting a few degrees and still be comfortable. Turn off ceiling fans in unoccupied rooms. Ceiling fans cool people, not rooms.
Don't set the thermostat lower than you actually want it, even if you're trying to cool your home quickly. It won't cool your home any faster, and it runs your system longer than necessary. Vacuum registers and vents regularly. Don't let furniture and draperies block cooling airflow.
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