How Can My HVAC Maintain a Cooler Temperature This Summer?

Air leakages happen when the cool indoor air escapes the holes or cracks in the doors and windows of your home. This can cause you several problems, such as inefficient cooling, poor indoor air quality, and increased indoor humidity. Sealing off any leakages can help your HVAC perform better at regulating indoor air. Plus, a more efficient air conditioner can make your home much cooler, providing you with better comfort and reduced electricity bills.

Before turning your air conditioner on, make sure to inspect your home for any potential air leakages. Once detected, ensure that these cracks are properly sealed off. If there are any damaged weatherstripping, replace them to seal any air leaks.

Additionally, you may opt to limit the area that your HVAC needs to cool. If there is a room that isn’t being used at the moment, you may close the door to better regulate the temperature. By doing this, your HVAC can easily maintain the temperature only where it’s needed.

To reduce energy usage, some homeowners turn off their fans while their HVAC system is on. However, it is worth noting that ceiling fans can help circulate the indoor air, allowing your HVAC to better regulate the temperature inside your home. The draft created by the fans helps quickly cool your home, which reduces the workload of your HVAC system. Thus, turning your ceiling fan on can help improve the cooling efficiency of your HVAC. It also doesn’t use a lot of energy compared to an air conditioner. Therefore, ceiling fans can make your home cooler and more comfortable without significantly driving up your electricity bill. 

Before turning your fan on, make sure it’s strategically placed to help circulate air inside your home. Additionally, it is also recommended to turn it on only when needed so you're not wasting any electricity.