When it comes to landscaping, the possibilities are endless in how much it can improve your home. Proper landscaping can easily make your home look more presentable, giving it great curb appeal. But presentation isn’t all it improves, because if landscaping is done right, it can also reduce your energy cost. Orlando AC repair company, All Temp, has taken the time to help homeowners do everything they can to lower their energy costs this summer. The months are only getting hotter in Central Florida, and homeowners will need help keeping energy costs down.
On average, in warm weather, most shaded sections are six degrees lower than areas without shade. Therefore, when landscaping gives your home shade, the AC unit will run less because the house isn’t getting as hot as it would if it didn’t have shade. Other factors that may increase interior temperatures are small cracks or crevices around the home. The hot air from outside can penetrate these spots, but through landscaping, homeowners can place plants around the home and decrease the amount of hot air entering the house. The increase in heat from either scenario will cause your AC unit to run more, putting it through more wear and tear, and, ultimately, causing you to contact a Brandon AC repair company for maintenance or replacement.
Tall, strong trees should be planted near walls that face west and south. Both directions receive the most sun throughout the day and will require the most protection.
There are also specific types of plants should be used to slow down hot air from directly hitting your walls and entering your home through small openings. Well-placed shrubs or bushes will slow the hot air down and keep it from easily entering your home. Thick shrubs planted just a foot away from your walls will succeed in reducing your energy costs.
The more your home is exposed to the sun, the more often your AC will run. Using plants and shrubs can keep your AC usage down and increase its longevity overall. Wearing out the AC unit is a possibility, especially with Florida’s extreme heat during the summer. All Temp provides the best service in Orlando AC repairs and will get your AC back up if the situation calls for it. Contact All Temp at 407-857-7800, and we’ll be there anytime, even in emergencies.
