While air conditioning is a great way to keep cool, it is also expensive. Electric fans are a great alternative and, according to www.thedailygreen.com, fans are 90% less expensive than central air. In addition, fans can make rooms feel between seven and ten degrees cooler.
If you aren't willing to give up your air conditioning, you can use central air and fans together. Just turn the air temperature on your thermostat up a couple of degrees and turn on your ceiling fans in the house. If you don't have a ceiling fan, it might be a good time to consider purhcasing one. Look for an Energy-Star rated fan, though, as they are about 50% more efficient than traditional models and can save you about $15 or $20 per year on utility bills, according to www.thedailygreen.com.