How to Properly Insulate a Window AC Unit

April 1, 2021 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

As springtime becomes summer, you might want to use your window air conditioning unit as temperatures rise. However, if your AC unit isn’t properly insulated, it might not keep your apartment as cool as you want. Below, learn how to properly insulate a window AC unit in your apartment. Why insulate your window AC unit?…

How To Install a Window Air Conditioner

May 22, 2020 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

In many parts of the country, temperatures are rising steadily as summer approaches. In apartments without central air, the race toward summer means that it’s time to install a window air conditioning unit. If you’re anxious about doing so, fret not: After reading this guide on how to install a window air conditioner, you’ll be…

Five Ways To Use AC Without Overspending

August 6, 2019 | By Stella M AuthorMy First Apartment

On a hot day, there are few joys like stepping into an air-conditioned building from the sweltering outdoors. You’re probably familiar, though, with how expensive it gets to run the air conditioner all day long. Whether your apartment is powered by central air or window units, you likely see your electric bill skyrocket during summer…

Top Summer Energy Saving Tip

June 17, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Want to know the quickest and easiest way to save cash and energy this summer? Keep reading for the top summer energy saving tip to implement this year! Whether you live in a hot and humid or a more mild city, air conditioning bills add up…and fast! Especially as you move from winter, which may require…

8 Ways to Prep for Summer

June 1, 2017 | By Sarah AuthorMy First Apartment

Is YOUR apartment ready for sweet summertime? With hot months just weeks away, now is a great time to prep your place for summer! Check out these 8 easy ideas to get your apartment and your mind ready to beat the heat! For your apartment… Finish spring cleaning I promise you, Spring Cleaning is totally…

Keep Your Summer Electric Bill Down

July 14, 2013 | By Alex AuthorMy First Apartment

We’re in the throes of summer, so it can get hot – and for many people, that means a very, very high electric bill, since they’re spending mad money on the ol’ AC. But it doesn’t have to be that way – while your bill will probably go up no matter what you do, here…

Save Money during Summer Heatwaves!

August 13, 2009 | By Alissa AuthorMy First Apartment

This is My First Apartment‘s 200th post! Hurray! Yep, it’s August and while summer has played (somewhat) nice so far, it is not sparing us from feeling like we’re cavorting in a sauna the size of NYC this week. Well, today IS a bit better, but there’s not telling when we’ll be back to 90+…