Look—we know you’re cool. There’s no debate on that. But can you keep your cool all summer long? Well, that depends on the condition of your AC system and what precautions you take around your home to ensure your comfort.
Here are five essential tips to keep your cool this season:
1. The Do’s and Don’ts of Doors and Windows
If you depend on an AC system to keep your home cool, you really don’t want to mess with opening outside doors or windows. The extreme indoor-versus-outdoor temperature differential will strain your poor AC and consume much more energy just to maintain temperature equilibrium.
Internal doors? That’s a different story. You’ll want to keep your internal doors open for a central air conditioning system to help allow air to move from room to room and cool the interior evenly. Now, if you’ve got zones set up with a heat pump mini split system, you can consider leaving doors closed to maintain individual room temperatures.
One more word about windows. Leaving blinds and curtains closed to keep the sun out can help your cooling system, too. It won’t compete with all that solar heat coming through the windows. We understand you and your houseplants might prefer some natural light, but we suggest at minimum leaving blinds and curtains closed on the sunny side of your home wherever it’s convenient.
2. Less Perspiration, More Insulation
We tend to think more about insulation during the colder months, but it also helps keep cool air inside during the summer. Keeping your wall, window frame and attic insultation in good condition will put a lot less strain on your AC system and help maintain that comfy, cool temperature without eating up too much energy. That goes for insulated panes on your windows, too!
3. Dirty Filters Are So Last Season
When was the last time you cleaned your air filter? We’re not judging. But ideally you should clean it every 90 days if you have a pet-free home, and as often as once every 60 days if you keep pets indoors. Folks with allergies or respiratory conditions and people living with lots of animals should consider changing their filter every 20 to 45 days.
Aside from air quality, replacing a dirty, clogged filter with a clean one can lower your air conditioner’s energy consumption by anywhere from 5 to 15 percent. That can have a profound effect on your system’s lifespan and your energy bills.
4. Join the Fan Club
When combined with an efficient air conditioning system, ceiling fans can help evenly distribute cool air throughout a room, allowing you to operate your air conditioner at a lower setting and help save money on energy bills over time. The downdraft also moves air across your skin, evaporating sweat and pushing away body heat, helping you keep your cool.
5. Maximize Efficiency!
Maybe the most important action you can take to keep yourself cool all summer is to upgrade to a more efficient cooling system. We specialize in installing Mitsubishi ductless heating and cooling systems that maximize comfort while minimizing energy consumption, keeping you at the perfect temperature all year round without breaking the bank.
Mitsubishi ductless systems are quick and easy to install. In most cases, our team can get installation done and your system up and running in a single day! These systems require only mounting capabilities and access to electricity. We can install mini-split solutions where one indoor unit is connected to an outdoor unit, or multi-split systems in which multiple indoor units connect to the single outdoor unit. Whichever way you go, you will have control over your internal temperature while keeping your energy bills—and carbon footprint—nice and low. And Mitsubishi ductless solutions can qualify for up to $10,000 in Mass Save rebates!
Are you interested in learning more? We’ll be happy to evaluate your home cooling needs and suggest just the right solution. Contact us today and let’s talk!