When I first started living with roommates, I learned a lot of things the hard way. I thought we all should crank the AC system as much as we wanted, but the energy bills were so costly! This prompted me to look into energy saving tips so that all of us could actually save money. One of the first energy saving tips I learned was to use fans more often than the AC system when trying to keep cool in the household. When I learned how much money we could save, I had everybody using fans all the time. This has actually become one of my favorite energy saving tips too, even when I eventually moved out on my own. I learned to never crank the AC system, but just keep it at minimal settings to take care of the humidity in the house and then I would basically just use my stationary fans and ceiling fans! The amount of money I have been saving over the years is fantastic, but I know a lot of energy saving tips now. I have energy efficient appliances in my home, I cook outdoors most of the time in the hot season, and I have energy efficient LED bulbs throughout my home. More recently when I decided to buy a home, I ended up buying a home that came with a ductless multi-split system. I learned that these systems are extremely energy efficient. I remember just testing the system one summer month when the temperatures were very warm. I would only crank the AC in the areas of the home I was spending time at, and my energy bills were lower than ever! It seems I don’t need to use my fans as much as I used to with such a highly energy efficient HVAC system with HVAC zone control.