With the summer season still in full swing, it's often necessary to turn down the A/C a couple of digits in order to keep your Miami Beach homes nice and cool when the outside temperatures start to get a little too crispy.  At the same time however, keeping the A/C running for too long can cause your electricity bill to skyrocket.  What should you do to stay cool and keep your monthly bill at a reasonable amount?

If you can manage, keep your Miami Beach homes cooled at a temperature no higher than 78 degrees.  If you won't be in your home, raise it up to 82 degrees.  It may be a little sultry when you come back inside but the savings will definitely be worth it.

Miami Beach homes with swimming pools are very popular but you may wish to control the amount of time your pool pump is running.  During the summer, consider running it six hours a day and just four hours a day during the winter season.

This one's simple: if you own Miami Beach homes that have ceiling fans, make sure to turn them off when you exit a room.  Believe it or not, keeping a ceiling fan running the whole time can actually add up to $7 to your electricity bill.

Do you have any tips to share?