With the summer fast approaching, now’s a great time to think about not only how you can stay cool once the temperatures start to rise, but also how you can accomplish this without having to spend an arm and a leg in order to do so.

To help you with this, here are three ways you can save money while staying cool this summer. 

Learn How To Safely Keep Things Cool

To keep your home or business items cool in the right ways, it’s wise to learn how you can safely do this in a way that protects your property as well as saves you money.

Some strategies you can employ to accomplish all of these goals, according to Jeremy Vohwinkle, a contributor to The Balance, this can be done by only using your air conditioning when you actually need it, not turning on your bigger appliances when you’re striving to keep your property cool, and replacing your air conditioning filters. By doing all of these things, you’ll be able to keep your home and business cool this summer by using less energy during the hottest parts of the day and ensuring that the appliances you do use are being treated well. 

Be Smart With Your Fans

If you’re not wanting to turn your air conditioning on just yet in an attempt to save yourself some money on these utility bills, one thing you can do to keep your rooms cool is to strategically use various fans. 

According to Energy.gov, if you have a whole-house fan, this can be turned on at night or in the morning to help circulate the cool air around your home. Additionally, if you have ceiling fans, you can help your rooms feel much cooler without having to lower the temperature you have your air conditioning set at. 

Eat The Right Foods Prepared The Right Way

The food you choose to eat during the heat of summer can also help you to stay cool without costing you too much money.

Meg Favreau, a contributor to U.S. News and World Report, shares that eating cold foods, be it something out of the fridge or from the freezer, can really help to drop your core temperature and keep you cool. And although it might seem counterintuitive, eating spicy foods that induce a sweat can also help you to cool off a bit. Along with this, choosing to cook food in an outdoor grill rather than on your stovetop or in your oven will also help you to save money and keep your home much cooler. 

If you’re wanting to find ways to save money and stay cool this summer, consider using the tips mentioned above to help you do both.