Summer in Charlotte can mean long, hot days that you don’t always want to spend outdoors. Your home can be a refuge from the heat, but only if you know how to keep your house cool in summer.
5 Tips for Keeping Your House Cool in Extreme Heat
1. Consider a Programmable Thermostat
Energy.gov states that people can keep their homes at a consistently cool temperature and save money in the process by installing a programmable thermostat. If you work away from home for long hours each day, program your thermostat to start decreasing the temperature approximately one hour before you return from work.
Setting your thermostat according to your weekday and weekend schedules is also a good way to prevent your home from becoming too cool when no one is there to help lower your utility bill.
2. Install a Ceiling Fan to Reduce Your Air Conditioner’s Workload
North Carolina summers means your air conditioner must work extra hard every day to keep you and your family comfortable. By installing a ceiling fan, you get the benefit of circulating the air better without having to turn the temperature on your air conditioner any lower. Running the ceiling fan counterclockwise in the summertime helps to draw the warm air upwards, where you are less likely to feel it.
3. Change the Air Filter at the Start of the Season
You might be surprised at what a difference changing your HVAC unit’s air filter every three months can make with your comfort level and how much you pay to cool your home. An air filter clogged with dirt and debris must work harder to release cool air. The air it does release may contain particles you cannot see that could make people in your home feel unwell, such as dust or pet dander. A clean air filter allows everyone to breathe easier. Read more about how & when to replace your HVAC filters
4. Keep Your Blinds Closed during the Sun’s Peak Hours
The rays of the sun are strongest between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If you have any areas of your home that face the sun directly, it could become extra warm during those hours. Closing your blinds prevents the sun’s rays from entering your home and making it too warm, even when running the air conditioner. Keeping the blinds shut until the sun goes down will reduce excess warmth in your home even more.
5. Schedule Preventive Maintenance with City Air Experts Heating and Cooling
One of the most important things you can do as a homeowner is to ensure that your HVAC unit functions properly all year long. Not only will you and your family members feel more comfortable, but you can save considerable money on air conditioning repairs or replacing your unit sooner than necessary. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), properly maintained air conditioners typically last 15 to 20 years before requiring replacement.
Our service technicians perform more than a dozen tasks to ensure that your air conditioner is ready for the heavy demands of summer. Some of these include checking refrigerant levels, wiring, evaporator coils, and thermostat controls. We recommend that you schedule a preventive maintenance appointment in the spring or early summer to beat the rush from other homeowners in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding areas.
Beat The Heat This Summer with Help from City Air Experts
Now that you know how to keep your house cool, contact us to learn more about our services or to request an appointment. City Air Experts serves Charlotte, NC and the surrounding communities, including Concord, Gastonia, Lincolnton, Monroe, and Statesville, as well as several nearby counties. Click or call today to get your FREE quote!
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