1. Replace Air Filters
Not only do filters help purify the air, but they maintain adequate air circulation as well. A used-up air filter will not efficiently distribute cool air throughout the house, so having a clean air filter is a must.
2. Working Thermostat
First, make sure that the thermostat is working by simply turning the switch to the cool setting. If the air conditioning unit doesn't kick on, then make sure that there are no tripped break switches.
3. AC Unit
Sometimes a bad filter or thermostat isn't the cause of an air circulation problem, as it can be the unit itself. Contact a repair man right away if this is the case.
4. Draft Stoppers
Gaps beneath door ways can introduce warm air into the house. Installing cheap yet effective draft stoppers will take care of the problem, keeping the house cool in the hot summer days.
5. Invest in Heavy Blinds
Conduction isn't the only way in which heat transfers, it can transfer by light as well. Placing a heavy set of closed blinds on the windows will dramatically decrease the ambient temperature.
6. Open Windows During Night Hours
Leaving the windows open during night hours will keep the house cool. However, make sure that the air conditioning is turned off while this is done. Close the windows right before the sun comes up.
7. Ceiling Fan
Make sure that the ceiling fan is blowing air downwards rather than upwards. Doing so will keep the warm air from staying in one spot, the ceiling.
8. Check Insulation
Insulation helps keep a house warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Double sided windows are the best way to preserve the inside temperature. Thin or hollow external doors are another thing to take into consideration.
9. Use Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Conventional light bulbs produce a lot of heat, which could in turn raise the temperature. Fluorescent bulbs produce the least amount of heat and are another step closer to keeping the house cool and comfortable.
10. Light Reflectors on the Roof
A decent amount of heat is transferred from the roof into the house, so light reflectors will make a dramatic difference in keeping the house cool.
Don’t let cooling costs suck the fun out of summer. Call Lambert Home Comfort at (604) 734-0890 for greener HVAC services in the Vancouver area!
