Millions of Americans are experiencing record-breaking heat waves, forcing people to blast air conditioning and think of ways to protect their homes during an onslaught of high temperatures, all while trying to keep energy costs low.
"Windows and doors are critical," Jim Reinhart, CEO and president of Ygrene, told ABC News. "Today's windows and doors are way more efficient than those that many homes were constructed in 30 to 40 years ago."
Reinhart said having a proper roof is also important in protecting your home from extreme heat and can help reduce your energy costs by at least 20%. Rising temperatures can also increase a house's humidity if not properly maintained, which can cause mold to grow. If roofs, windows and doors are not regularly supported, issues, such as water damage, can cause bigger and more expensive problems, Reinhart added.Keeping energy costs downSTOCK PHOTO/Photovs/Getty Images
Customers are expected to be hit hard financially because of rising energy costs, especially during the summer.increase in electricity prices.Some tips the Department of Energy suggests for keeping costs down include setting your thermostat to a temperature you're comfortable with and an indoor temperature that isn't that much different from the outside temperature.
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