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Tips for Cutting Cooling Costs
Cherri Rodgers has a B.S. In Interior Design from UCA. She is active in several local ministries & community projects. Most of all, she values time with her family and grandson. Cherri's Interior Design is available for both residential & commercial design or decorating needs. Cherri owns The Kitchen Shop at 2485 Harrison St. for all your kitchen needs.
If you are like me, you are always looking for ways to save money and cut costs. Summer always gets to me, as I want a comfortable home, but when that air conditioning kicks on, all I see is my electric meter spinning around and around. I recently read on article on ways consumers can reduce the cost of air conditioning, so hopefully some of these tips will help you save money as well. A good rule of thumb is to have your HVAC unit serviced before hot weather arrives to ensure it is functioning properly. Many utility companies will perform a free home inspection. Inspectors can be sure that the electricity meter is functioning properly and determine if the unit is running properly. They can also check for leaks in the system that could be wasting energy and money. Also, replace the filters and clean ducts if possible. To ensure more efficient air flow for floor vents, be sure that there is nothing covering the vent to obstruct the cool air. This article stated that many people leave the air conditioning unit’s circulating fan on all the time. I have known people who do run the fan before they turn the unit on for the summer. This article cited Sense CEO
Drive-In for Family Fun Dr. Sandra Massey has been Chancellor of Arkansas State University-Newport since September, 2013. Previously serving in student affairs and academic leadership posts in Arkansas and Oklahoma, she and her husband Ward make Newport, Arkansas home. They have two children, Brittany and granddaughters Maggie and Ava of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Reese and granddaughter Maybelle Scout of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Massey enjoys running, lake activities and spending time with her granddaughters.
Community. It’s more than a word to us, it’s a feeling. It’s action. As a community college, we take pride in the word community and work to give back whenever we can. Over two years ago, ASU-Newport committed to bringing family fun to the community of Newport. With the help of DRIVE and the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce, Movies in the Park was born. It wasn’t always the easiest venture when facing rain and mosquitoes, but it became an event we cherished. From Toy Story to Hocus Pocus, many of our community supporters joined us as we enjoyed a movie under the stars. Gearing up for the 2020 Movies in the Park season
Mike Phillips as saying that the fan itself uses quite a bit of electricity. Circulating fans can also cause cool air to leak out of the home, which causes the system to work harder to keep the temperature low. Keep in mind that every degree cooler you set your air conditioning will cost you more money. In addition, you can change some of your habits and save money. Closing blinds or curtains when direct sunlight is pouring through a window will help lower the temperature of your home. Also, consider cooking outside on the grill to keep cooling costs lower. We all know how baking in the hot summer months raises our homes temperature, as well. If budget allows, consider replacing your old unit. All air conditioning units degrade roughly 5% in energy efficiency every year. Therefore, if you have an old unit, it may be more cost effective to replace the unit. Also, new units are designed to be more energy-efficient, saving you money. Be sure to purchase the right size unit for you home. An oversized system requires a lot of power to lower your home’s temperature and maintain that temperature. An undersized unit, though, will run constantly to keep your home at your desired temperature. A quality HVAC company can recommend the unit size needed for your home. A quality HVAC company can recommend more tips for keeping your cooling costs down. Before purchasing a new unit, get estimates from several companies. Get recommendations from family, friends and neighbors for quality companies. Remember that you can interview companies to ensure that you get the best service and cost on your new unit. N
brought new challenges beyond just rain or shine. With a worldwide pandemic, many events were postponed or moved to virtual platforms. Our team knew we weren’t just going to throw in the towel and cancel Movies in the Park. It was time to get innovative. How could we offer a free movie to our community while remaining safe and following proper health directives? With a little modern-day invention, our team created Drive-In Movies in the Park. Drive-in movie theaters are reopening across the country to offer families a safe way to get out of the house. Why not in Newport? While there isn’t an original theater to work with, we are nothing but resourceful. It’s amazing to see what can happen in a small community with individuals who care. After some brainstorming, we realized the Newport Economic Development building parking lot offered a great location for a drive-in movie experience. As you can see from the photos, it’s not as simple as pulling into a parking lot and turning on the big screen. We have many to thank starting with the faculty of our Commercial Driver Training program. They assisted in getting our truck to Downtown Newport to ensure everyone could see the big screen from
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