CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — It’s going to be hot this weekend and that can certainly put a strain air conditioners.
To battle over heating and running up your energy costs, Alliant Energy has some tips to keep you cool and power use down.
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- Turn up your thermostat –Talk with your family about adjusting your thermostat; for example, consider setting it to 78 degrees during the day, higher in the overnight hours when you’re sleeping and turning it off when you are away.
- Close shades – This will keep the sun from warming rooms that then causes your AC to kick in and will keep the space cooler.
- Use cold water – Take cooler showers, wash clothes in cold water and adjust your water heater setting to 120 degrees.
- Take care of your AC and vents – Clean or…