Heat Hacks for Summer Living

If you are lying awake at midnight, fanning yourself because your home feels like a hot yoga class, and you’re sweating like you’re in the middle of one, something is not right. We live in Florida. It’s 90 degrees and extremely humid every day during the summer, but that doesn’t mean your home has to be.

Just like you prepare yourself for the summer sun, by buying sunscreen, a new pair of sunnies, and placing a sunhat on top of your head, your home needs some protective gear as well. We are here to give you a comprehensive checklist on how to prepare your home to hack the heat, so you can enjoy your summer inside and out.

Heat Hacks

1. Redecorate Your Windows

It’s time for a change! Your dark drapes or blinds are absorbing heat. Try changing the color palate of your window treatments from dark to light. Colors with less pigmentation reflect sunlight! So, when your new white shades are shut, the temperature in your home will naturally decrease.

2. Use Your Kitchen Fan

Does your house feel as hot as the spicy wings you’re making taste? Leave your kitchen fan on after a cooking session and the steam, a.k.a the humidity, created while cooking will dissipate. Your stove’s hood will suck the heat right out!

3. Close the Doors to Unused Rooms

Shutting doors to sparsely used rooms will cool your home down faster, as the air in your home will be directed to central living areas. This allows your air conditioner to work in the most efficient manner for your lifestyle.

4. Don’t Block or Close Vents

Blocking or closing air vents in your home does not direct air to your desired room faster, it actually works against you, causing your air conditioner to work harder to get cold air out. Pressure may also build up within vents as a result, causing a potential problem with your entire HVAC system.

5. Turn On the Dehumidifier

Humidity increases your felt temperature. So, more humidity means more heat problems. Using a dehumidifier will remove humidity from your home, leaving it cooler than before. If you don’t know what dehumidifier is right for you, we are here to address your dehumidifying needs and find the right fit for your home.

6. Change Your Bed Sheets to 100% Cotton

Switching to 100% cotton sheets are proven to help hack the night heat, as cotton is a more breathable material. This will make a difference if you find yourself unable to sleep, or waking up sweaty at night.

Maintenance Matters

1. Changing Filters

Changing your air filters is one of the most important HVAC maintenance practices. Dirty air filters not only decrease your HVAC system’s efficiency but also compromise your home’s air quality. When filters are dirty, your air conditioner will have to work harder to circulate air causing an increase in your utility bill and a decrease in its cooling functionality. Contaminants will then build-up, and the health of your HVAC system and your family will be in jeopardy. Call a professional at Weathermakers Air Conditioning to check out your system to make sure everything is in tip-top shape for summer–it’s the worst time for a breakdown.

2. Insulation

Insulation is key to controlling indoor climates–it acts as a thermal barrier between your home and the heat, preventing hot air from entering into or escaping from your home, making this tip pretty important.

3. Duct Cleaning

Duct maintenance is critical for delivering clean, cooled air to your home. When your ducts are dirty, grime build ups preventing airflow and influencing air quality. Habitual air duct cleaning is a must to ensure your airflow remains unrestricted. Call our Largo HVAC Weathermakers Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. team to request a free in-person duct cleaning estimate.

4. Refrigerant Leaks

First off, you might be thinking–what is refrigerant? Refrigerant is the cooling agent applied to the air coming out of your air conditioning unit. If your air conditioner is blowing warm air, then you might have a refrigerant leak. Leaks become more detrimental in the summer months, as air conditioning use increases. Leaks left unattended will lead to hefty utility bills, wasted energy, and potential AC unit breakdowns. It’s better to call a professional to patch up any possible leaks so you can keep your cool all summer.

Combining these heat hacks and summer HVAC maintenance tips will surely get you cooled down in no time.

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Call (727) 513-5882 now and a Weathermakers Air Conditioning and Heating professional will ensure you get the cool indoor climate you crave.