Effectively Keeping Your Home Cool this Summer

Are you looking to have a more comfortable home this summer? There are few ways you can stay cool, without having to run your air conditioning all the time.

Turn on Your Ceiling Fans

Ceiling fans are an excellent way to circulate the air throughout your home, and keep your home feeling cooler. If you are trying to limit the amount of time your air conditioner is running, ceiling fans make it easier to keep your home cool. Turn on ceiling fans early in the day, when the air is still cool in your home. Good air flow will optimize how your air conditioner cools the home.

Program Your Thermostat

There are so many options when it comes to SMART thermostats, you can now set your thermostat to meet the specific cooling needs of your family throughout the day. It is more energy-efficient to leave your home at about 80 degrees while you aren't going to be home, and have the smart thermostat start the temperature change about a half an hour before you get back. If you forget to program the thermostat, some SMART thermostats can control your air conditioning through your mobile phone.

Look at Your AC Zoning

Take a look around your home, and consider the rooms you don't really need the air conditioning on all the time. You can set up various zones within the home, and set the desired temperature for each zone. It is possible to keep your bedrooms at one temperature, while having a home office set to another temperature. Speak with your HVAC provider about AC zoning if you want to upgrade your system with new zoning.

Invest in Air Conditioner Maintenance

Your air conditioner needs to be serviced at least once a year, before it is turned on daily to keep you comfortable. Routine maintenance will include cleaning your system, inspecting the unit, and testing to make sure everything is optimized. If any repairs are needed, a technician will make recommendations at this time. Coolant levels will be checked and filled, while the evaporator coils and filters will be cleaned out.

As your system gets older, maintenance will help keep your air conditioner energy-efficient. You can extend the lifespan of your air conditioner when you ensure that it is maintained properly. Small problems are uncovered, and you are less likely to have your system break and cause an emergency. Once your system is more than 10 years old, it is possible that you will need a replacement air conditioning system instead of investing in repairs.

To learn more about AC zoning, or to have routine air conditioning maintenance, give us a call at [Direct]. We can help you optimize your air conditioning, and keep you cool during the hot summer months.