Temperatures are heating up, and this summer, the cost of using air conditioning is expected to reach its highest level in over a decade.

With summer temperatures in the upper 90s and feels-like temperatures in the triple digits, this summer has been one of the hottest on record. It would make sense for electric bills to rise along with the temperatures, but some consumers News4JAX spoke with say their bills have actually gone down.

As we reach record high temperatures, you may want to plan on your electric bill to also reach record levels.

If you are in need of AC service, how do you know a company is reliable?

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The summer heat is a busy season for Air Conditioning companies. Ashley Spicer sat down with an expert and finds out how to keep staying cool during the hottest time of the year. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.