With summer just around the corner, it’s time to start dialing your home’s temperature down a few degrees. If you’re like us, you like to keep your air conditioning bill low; here are a few ways to keep your cooling costs as low as possible even in the peak of the summer heat!

1. Get a programmable thermostat

This is a great way to save on your cooling bill when you’re asleep or out of the house. If your house is too warm for your liking when you return home or wake up, set your thermostat to gradually get cooler until it’s a comfortable temperature. Changing your temperature drastically when you get home won’t get your home cooler any quicker.

2. Use window treatments

The heat from the sun can beat down into your home through the windows and increase the internal temperature. This will cost you more and make your AC do extra work. Consider investing in some shades or curtains to block these unwanted rays.

3. Utilize outdoor grills

Cooking indoors generates a lot of extra heat, cooking outdoors is a great way to keep this extra heat out of your home. So get outside and fire up the grill, summer is the best time to do this! If you wanna save even more try hand washing your dishes to avoid the extra heat output from the dishwasher. Another machine that creates additional heat is your dryer, you can avoid hiking up your cooling bills by pinning up wet laundry on a clothesline!

4. Turn on those fans!

This is a very easy way to keep the temperature in your home down without having to rely on the thermostat. You can use either ceiling or standing fans to keep the cool air circulating throughout your home.

5. Seal windows and doors

If your windows or doors are fully sealed, it can cause hot air from outside to seep in. This means your AC will have to cool your house while also working extra to fight back that hot air. A weatherstrip on your windows or door, in addition to filling in any cracks or holes should guarantee a great seal.

6. Properly maintain your home’s AC system

Taking care of your home system is crucial if you want to maximize energy efficiency, in fact, if you’re not properly maintaining your system you’ll cost yourself more money in the end. Keeping up with all routine maintenance and cleaning your equipment (air filters, floor registers, condenser coils, evaporator, etc.) will keep your home cool this summer without costing you a fortune! If you’re not sure if you’ve been taking good care of your system, call us! We’ll send one of our expert service techs to take a look for you.

Well, there you have it, six easy ways to keep your home cooler in the summer. If you’re having any trouble with your cooling system or just have a question and want an answer, give us a call! At TemperaturePro, we’re always happy to help. So stay cool & have a great summer!