JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – Entergy Mississippi provided tips on how customers can prepare their homes for the high-heat and manage their bills this summer with their newly launched Bill Toolkit site .

According to officials, Entergy’s Bill Toolkit site helps customers find ways to manage energy usage and save money through energy efficiency programs . Examples of products and services, available at little to no cost, include AC tune-ups, LED bulbs, smart thermostats, duct sealing and insulation.

Customers also can save money with these quick and easy energy efficiency tips:

• Change air filters . Air filters on some air conditioning units require monthly cleaning or replacing.
• Set your thermostat to the highest comfortable temperature. The smaller the difference between the inside and outside temperatures, the lower your energy usage and bill will be.
• Buy a programmable thermostat . A programmable thermostat can help manage costs, is controllable, and can help monitor usage.
• Use fans to cool off . Ceiling fans, box fans and oscillating fans use very little electricity to circulate the air. Make sure ceiling fans are rotating in the right direction – counter-clockwise during summer – to push cooler air down into the room. Be sure to turn all fans off in unused rooms.
• Close blinds, shades and curtains to keep the sun out and the cool air in . Also, close air conditioning vents in rooms that are not in use.
• Seal cracks and holes around doors, windows and ductwork . Weather stripping and caulk will help keep the cold air in and the hot air out.
• Use the myAdvisor tool on myentergy.com . The usage and cost tool can compare usage history by month, day and hour.

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