During the holiday season, people will be coming and going, and warm foods will be entering and leaving the oven. Ever wonder how to keep your house cool without sacrificing your energy bill in the process? Keeping your house cool can do a number on your air conditioning system, resulting in your unit doing excess work to keep your home at a comfortable temperature. How then, are you supposed to keep your home cool without letting your energy bill take the hit, and your AC unit take the unnecessary wear? The Kissimmee air conditioning professionals at All Temp have some answers to these timeless questions.
- Close the blinds: Ever feel the sun beaming into your window during the day? This can result in up to 30% of excess heat leaking into your household. A great way to fight the sunlight is to get light-colored blinds that reflect the sun’s heat rather than absorb it, leaving unwanted heat out of your home. Another idea is to attach a piece of cardboard in your window. The main idea is to provide as much shade as possible from direct sunlight entering your home.
- Leave your windows open at night: In the next upcoming months, the weather will cool down substantially. This means you can have your windows open at night and enjoy cool, refreshing, and most importantly, free air. Place a fan on your window to allow easier entrance of cooler air.
- Running appliances: Who knew that doing laundry during the day will increase the heat in your home? Appliances can give off heat, ranging from the most obvious, the oven, to something a bit more peculiar, like the dishwasher. During the holiday season, you will undoubtedly be using appliances like the microwave and oven during Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. To avoid your appliances ruling your home’s temperature, try doing your chores at night. The cool night temperatures give you the opportunity to do the laundry or use your dishwasher without adding even more to the day’s heat.
- Optimal air conditioning temperatures: What’s the best temperature to set your air conditioning system during the upcoming winter months? The ideal range for your air conditioning system varies depending on the temperature outside. Choose a temperature that won’t overwork your air conditioning unit. For example, if it is very hot, set your air conditioner anywhere between 74 to 76. Keep in mind that you should regularly change your AC filters every 4-6 weeks. A clean filter means a smooth running air conditioning system.
A lot of factors can come into play while trying to keep your home cool during these holiday months, but don’t sweat it. These pointers should get you on the right track to having your home comfortably cool and your energy bill low for the holidays. At some point, you’ll need professional maintenance on your air conditioning system, so call the Kissimmee air conditioning experts at All Temp AC and Refrigeration at (407)857-7800 to help you keep the holidays cheerful.
