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How to Reduce Heat From Cooking Without Making Your Kitchen Unbearable

Cooking can raise your kitchen temperature by 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit in under an hour, forcing your AC to work overtime. With a few simple changes to your habits, ventilation, and appliances, you can dramatically cut cooking-related heat gain and lower your cooling bills this summer.

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The Kitchen Appliances That Are Secretly Doubling Your Summer Energy Costs

Your kitchen appliances may be working against your AC all summer long, quietly inflating your energy bills by hundreds of dollars. Learn which culprits generate the most heat, which swaps pay off fastest, and how to cook smarter without sacrificing comfort or convenience.

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