According to a report developed by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association (NEADA), cooling costs in the United States are expected to increase by up to 10% this summer compared to last year, this in the midst of one of the hottest seasons of the year.

A previous analysis noted that the average American household will spend about $800 on electricity bills between the months of June and September, amid a high cost of living and higher prices on other basic goods.

In this regard, Mark Wolfe, energy economist and executive director of NEADA, commented that currently people can't do anything about the price of electricity; However, he assured that households can manage their electricity consumption more efficiently. “For every degree you raise the temperature of your air conditioning, you can save 3% on your electricity bill,” Wolfe added.

Now, the easiest way to save money on electricity bills is to use less air conditioning; It sounds logical, but in the face of high temperatures it may be necessary to implement other techniques to continue keeping costs lower.

In this case, NEADA's energy expert recommends changing the temperature every two days, raising the thermostat gradually, but not exceeding 78 degrees Fahrenheit.

Another way to save is to disconnect electronic devices at home that are not essential or are not being used constantly, turning off the lights in the home and avoiding direct sunlight by closing windows, curtains or blinds; You could also raise the temperature when you are not at home and lower it when you return.

Finally, Wolfe recommends performing maintenance on home air conditioners. “Repairs and replacements are expensive, but because of the high price of electricity, the investment pays for itself faster,” Wolfe said.