{"id":438,"date":"2018-07-15T10:41:53","date_gmt":"2018-07-15T10:41:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peaden.wpengine.com\/?p=438"},"modified":"2024-03-04T11:45:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-04T17:45:20","slug":"how-to-efficiently-cool-your-home-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/air-conditioning\/how-to-efficiently-cool-your-home-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to More Efficiently Cool Your Home This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The summer heat can become unbearable at times, but your home should always be cool and comfortable.\u00a0 If you still find the heat unbearable, even inside the house, then it might be time to take a look at how to better cool your home.\u00a0 Here are 4 ways to more efficiently cool your house this summer.<\/p>\n

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  1. Central Air Is the Most Efficient<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Relying on fans, window units, or portable AC units will not cool your home efficiently or effectively.\u00a0 Central air is the most reliable way to be sure your entire home stays cool and comfortable this summer. These units are specifically designed for efficiency in cooling the entire home that other units just don\u2019t have.\u00a0 Without the efficiency of central air, you are risking running up energy costs and paying a fortune just to have a little relief from the heat.\u00a0 Consider installing central air to maximize efficiency and save on monthly costs. Contact<\/a> a professional AC repair<\/a> technician to find out more about installing central air in your home.<\/p>\n

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    1. Pay Attention to SEER Ratings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      A SEER rating is otherwise known as the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.\u00a0 When looking into a new unit, find one that has a higher SEER rating to guarantee maximum efficiency.\u00a0 While they may cost more upfront, they ultimately save more money over time as energy costs are reduced each month.\u00a0 For the best results, look into buying an AC unit with a SEER rating of 16 or higher.\u00a0 The accumulated savings over time makes the initial investment of an AC unit with a higher SEER rating well worth the purchase price.<\/p>\n

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      1. Invest In the Right Size of Unit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        A unit that is too small for a home will only have to work harder to cool the home, making it less efficient and costing you more in cooling costs this summer.\u00a0 Investing in a properly sized unit for the square footage of your home means that the AC unit will have enough power to effectively cool the home and save on energy costs as well.\u00a0 An AC unit that is too large for the space of your house could begin to short cycle, starting and stopping often. Not only is this less efficient, but it also wears down the parts of the AC unit faster.\u00a0 Consult an experienced AC technician to find out what size unit is right for your home.<\/p>\n

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        1. Look Into Dual Systems<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          If the setup of your home allows, inquire about installing a dual system in your home, which allows you to cool the top floor and lower floor of the home separately.\u00a0 This means you can maximize the efficiency of cooling the entire home by turning the temperature up in areas of the home that aren\u2019t in use and only cooling the areas of the house that you know will be used at certain times of the day.\u00a0 While the initial cost could be more than you want to pay, this method for cooling your home is one of the best in maximizing the efficiency and saving money long term.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          The summer heat can become unbearable at times, but your home should always be cool and comfortable.\u00a0 If you still find the heat unbearable, even inside the house, then it might be time to take a look at how to better cool your home.\u00a0 Here are 4 ways to more efficiently cool your house this […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[88],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=438"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2882,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/438\/revisions\/2882"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.peaden.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}