Avoid These Mistakes And Keep Your Home Cool All Summer

29May

By Lauren
AC, AC maintenance, dirty filters, Efficiency, home cool, tune-up, uncomfortably warm
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Is your home cool? These common homeowner mistakes could be costing you.

With record-high temperatures (and humidity) in Hampton Roads, the need for comfort is on the rise. If you’re struggling to stay cool and comfortable in your home, read the below to make sure you are not making any of these mistakes before you call in reinforcements.

Keeping your binds open to let in the light.

In the summer, natural light also means natural heat. Keep your blinds closed to reduce energy costs. Especially on sun-facing windows! If you really want that ambient light, leave the blinds open in the windows that face the opposite direction of the sun. You’ll still get plenty of light without making your AC work hard or affecting the temperature in your home.

Cranking the thermostat to cool your home faster.

If your home isn’t as cool as you think it should be, turning the thermostat down won’t cooler it any faster. A thermostat’s sole job is to maintain the desired temperature and it can only manage about a 20 degree difference compared to the outside. Turn down the AC too much and you may cause your system to work harder and increase your energy costs. Plus your desired temperature may not even be able to be reached, resulting in wasted time and money. Be patient! Unless you really think there’s an issue with your system, then call our team to check it out.

Buying a bigger air conditioning system.

Bigger is not better! Your air conditioner is designed specifically for your home and expected weather conditions. Because of this, getting a larger one won’t make it work faster or keep you more comfortable. You need a perfect-sized system to effectively and efficiently keep your home cool. Anything else leads to costly repairs or cause your system to burnout from being overworked.

Not using ceiling fans.

Ceiling fans help in the summertime, but it’s more personal than that. Running them counterclockwise (so the air is blowing directly on you) in the warmer months makes a room feel up to 10° cooler. It’s important to note though – ceiling fans cool people, not empty rooms. Be sure to turn them off when you’re finished spending time in that room.

Skipping AC maintenance to save money.

Your heating and air conditioning system consists of nearly half of your home’s energy use. For anyone who isn’t part of our Comfort Club, investing in a system Tri-JUVenation is a much better option than the inconvenience of an unexpected repair. With average repair costs averaging $280, you save more money in the long-run with maintenance service performed on an annual or seasonal basis. Our work is also GUARANTEED – so you can’t lose!

Don’t forget – dirty filters dramatically reduce the efficiency of your air conditioner too. If you change the filter (and confirmed you’re not doing any of the above), but still are not comfortable, call our team today at (757) 868-7600. If you’re part of our Comfort Club, you’re guaranteed an appointment window at the front of the line!