Summer electric costs are back in focus as California faces another burst of triple-digit heat, per the Fresno Bee. With homes getting harder to keep comfortable, many air conditioners are staying on longer, leaving households bracing for painful summer power bills.
Now, KBAK is highlighting one inexpensive solution: sealing the narrow gaps around windows and doors where cooled air slips out. The materials needed for the fix can easily cost under $20.
What’s happening?
As temperatures rise in Bakersfield, Floyd’s General Store told KBAK that shoppers are turning to low-cost supplies that can help keep the cool air they are already paying for inside their homes.
Robert Gingras, the store’s general manager, explained to the outlet that Floyd’s carries foam sealing strips for the edges of windows to help cut down on drafts and leaks. Many of those products are made for DIY installation and come with adhesive backing…