Air conditioners account for up to five percent of all electricity use, data from the US Energy Information Agency (EIA) said, putting a strain on electricity supplies and household budgets during hot weather. A few simple tips can help to keep a house cooler and reduce energy costs.

An aggressive solution is to upgrade the usual window-mounted or standard-size split air conditioning systems with the most efficient system currently available – according to the EIA and several manufacturers – a ductless mini-split system.

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