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Released: June 03, 2010

An air conditioner feels great but can cost you: Try these tips

Source: Candice Choi, Associated Press (USA Today)

Temperatures aren’t the only numbers that climb in the summer. With air conditioners on full blast, so do energy bills.

Cooling costs run the average homeowner about $400 a year, according to Energy Star, the government program that promotes energy efficiency. But you can control your expenses with a few simple measures.

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