10 Ways to Keep Your House Cool

New models of air conditioning systems are constantly coming out, more efficient and easier on the use of energy. If your system is near 10 years or older, then it’s time to switch out for one that works better.

It sounds weird at first, but shading and keeping your air conditioner in a cool spot will help it keep up with the constant demand of cool air. Putting it near trees or having a constant shade from the sun will improve its output. If there aren’t any nearby trees, then plant a few shrubs around it.

Automatic thermostats aren’t always the best idea. Upgrading to a programmable thermostat will allow you to set your system to a specific temperature that will stay the same throughout the day. A good temperature to keep it at is 78 degrees or so.

Having a professional check out your system and do a yearly Utah ac tune-up will help you avoid damages. Some flaws may be nearly invisible if not checked by a trained eye. By doing this, you can avoid expensive repairs for damaged parts of the system.

Thermostats, automatic and programmable, have the possibility of being fooled by nearby heat sources. Lamps and other sources or heat can trick thermostats into working harder than needed because of the false rise in temperature.

Keeping the air filter efficient will help the system do its best without using more energy. By replacing the air filter monthly, clean air flows freely through the system and effectively heats or cools the house air.

To fight off the summer heat, home walls, windowsills, and doorways are sealed as to keep overly-warm air from seeping into the house, as well as to keep cool air from seeping out. Make sure these seals aren’t leaking, and repair these leaks with weatherproof seals or caulk.

By making your ceiling fans spin counter-clockwise, you allow them to force cool air down from the ceiling and around the room. This will ease the load on the air conditioning system and keep your rooms cooler.

When it comes to cooking, you heat up a meal using the stove or oven. When you do this, the stove or the oven adds heat to the home, making the AC system work harder to keep up. Avoid this by either serving cool dishes or cooking on an outdoor grill.

The bulk of local power providers offer people an option to install a system that monitors energy use in your AC system. If you allow them to, then they will install a monitor that will keep track of your system’s energy use, allowing the improvement of its efficiency.