Staying Cool Without Breaking the Bank

As summer begins in San Diego, the heat does too. Here's a few tips to stay cool and save money. To start, if you already have an air conditioner you will want to service it. There are countless tutorials online but the easiest way to service it is to change the filter and clean the coils. If you want to go a step further, you can buy a coil cleaner at a hardware store or online. This will help break down any dirt blocking airflow from the coils. If you don't have an air conditioner, you can use a swamp cooler. These use water and pads to create a cool, humid breeze. Do note that these only work in dry areas. You can also put a fan facing outward in your window and by opening other windows, this will create a breeze through your home. And finally, you could spend the day at the beach, since after all, we're in San Diego which has some of the nicest beaches in the country.