4 Summer HVAC Hints to Stay Cool

The sunny onslaught of July can transform your home into a stuffy sweatbox. Blasting the air conditioner may cool you down while overheating your bank account with large utility bills. The good news is we have surefire summer HVAC hints that ensure your system is ready to increase your comfort levels in the hot and steamy weather without driving up your cooling bills.

Schedule Condenser Coil Cleaning

When the refrigerant in the evaporator coil cools off your home’s air, it flows to the condenser coil to release the absorbed heat to the outdoors. This process is hampered if the condenser coil is dirty. But that’s just half the story. Your air conditioner will also work harder and consume more energy unnecessarily. Hire an HVAC contractor to give your exterior condenser the thorough cleaning that will allow it to work efficiently.

Inspect the Refrigerant Lines

The pipes that connect your outdoor condensing unit to your indoor evaporator coil are known as refrigerant lines. They should be adequately insulated to keep your A/C system running optimally. Be sure to check them and if they look uninsulated or damaged, seek professional help.

Install a Programmable Thermostat

A programmable thermostat will automate temperature adjustments, helping you maximize both energy savings and comfort. Turn up the thermostat when leaving for work and program it to start cooling particular rooms just before you return in the evening. Wrong placement will lower your programmable thermostat’s effectiveness, so it’s best to have it installed by a professional.

Schedule Regular A/C Maintenance

Most A/C failures that occur when the weather becomes agonizingly hot are caused by lack of maintenance. Have a licensed professional regularly service your system. A well-maintained system cools your home more effectively and efficiently than one that’s poorly maintained.

Use these helpful summer HVAC hints to not only prevent yourself from sweltering in the peak of summer but save money as well. If you need help with getting your air conditioner season-ready in the Lorain area, contact us at Energy 1 Heating & Air Conditioning. We proudly help our customers keep cool all summer long.