Heat indexes will reach up to 105 degrees this week — Here are tips to save energy and keep cool
Thursday is a First Alert Weather Impact Day for chances of thunderstorms and high afternoon heat index values. Heat indexes are expected to reach up to 105 degrees in Kansas City this week, with temperatures expected to remain hot and humid. Evergy is offering tips on how to save energy and money on utility bills as summer heat increases. Changing the temperature at three to five degrees can significantly impact energy usage. Change your filters to keep air flowing properly, and install a smart thermostat. Closing windows or blocking sunlight during the hottest part of the day, especially during the midday or after midday, is a key measure. The company also suggests that changing thermostats to be higher when no one is home.
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Heat indexes will reach up to 105 degrees this week — Here are tips to save energy and keep cool Summer heat is approaching in Kansas City, and Thursday is a First Alert Weather Impact Day for chances of thunderstorms and afternoon heat index values that are expected to stretch between 100 and 105 degrees. First Alert Meteorologist Nick Bender says temperatures will remain hot and humid through the weekend and into next week. Evergy is offering tips on ways to save energy (and money on your utility bill) as summer heat arrives. Tip 1: Raise your ACEvergy says raising the temperature on your thermostat by as little as three to five degrees can have a major impact on your energy usage. Tip 2: Change your filtersEvergy suggests changing your HVAC filters every three months to keep air flowing properly — this lets your furnace and air conditioner work at peak efficiency. Tip 3: Service the ACThis helps make sure the system is working efficiently.Tip 4: Install a smart thermostatJust like in tip 1, this lets you adjust the thermostat to be higher when no one is home. Tip 5: Cover your windowsClosing your blinds, shades, or curtains to block sunlight, especially during the hottest part of the day and for south or west-facing windows, can help significantly. Evergy says about 25% of a home's energy is lost through windows. Tip 6: Change your ceiling fan rotationFun fact: Many homeowners don't know that you can (and should) change the direction your ceiling fan rotates with the seasons. Make sure your fan is set to push cool air down. In the winter, you want fans to pull the air up. And remember: Turn off your fans when you leave the room. Fans cool people, not rooms. Tip 7: Check your doorsKeep your cool air in your home. To do this, you can add weatherstripping inside door frames, attach a seal to the bottom of the door, or place a draft stopper to block gaps at the threshold. Tip 8: Cook with small appliancesLarge appliances like your oven release heat, which can make it harder to keep your home cool. When it's hot, try using appliances like a microwave, air fryer, or slow cooker. Tip 9: Check your water heaterLowering your water heater temperature to 120 degrees from 140 degrees could reduce your water heating energy bill by more than 10%. Summer heat is approaching in Kansas City, and Thursday is a First Alert Weather Impact Day for chances of thunderstorms and afternoon heat index values that are expected to stretch between 100 and 105 degrees. First Alert Meteorologist Nick Bender says temperatures will remain hot and humid through the weekend and into next week. Evergy is offering tips on ways to save energy (and money on your utility bill) as summer heat arrives. Evergy says raising the temperature on your thermostat by as little as three to five degrees can have a major impact on your energy usage. Evergy suggests changing your HVAC filters every three months to keep air flowing properly — this lets your furnace and air conditioner work at peak efficiency. This helps make sure the system is working efficiently. Just like in tip 1, this lets you adjust the thermostat to be higher when no one is home. Closing your blinds, shades, or curtains to block sunlight, especially during the hottest part of the day and for south or west-facing windows, can help significantly. Evergy says about 25% of a home's energy is lost through windows. Fun fact: Many homeowners don't know that you can (and should) change the direction your ceiling fan rotates with the seasons. Make sure your fan is set to push cool air down. In the winter, you want fans to pull the air up. And remember: Turn off your fans when you leave the room. Fans cool people, not rooms. Keep your cool air in your home. To do this, you can add weatherstripping inside door frames, attach a seal to the bottom of the door, or place a draft stopper to block gaps at the threshold. Large appliances like your oven release heat, which can make it harder to keep your home cool. When it's hot, try using appliances like a microwave, air fryer, or slow cooker. Lowering your water heater temperature to 120 degrees from 140 degrees could reduce your water heating energy bill by more than 10%.
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