Keeping your cool this year may be easier if you give your air-conditioning system a tune-up prior to the weather condition gets any warmer. All it takes is a couple of basic actions to ensure your air-conditioning system is all set to properly cool your house.
Here are some ideas from the U.S. Department of Energy and experts:
Keeping the cool air within is just as crucial as keeping the warm air outside the house. Caulking, weather stripping, and adding extra attic insulation will help keep cool air inside throughout the summertime.
Make sure the air is streaming properly through the vents. Inspect the ductwork for holes or loose joints, and work with an expert to repair them. Here is a contractor you should try in Santa Clarita:
Add insulation around air-conditioning ducts, when they are located in unconditioned spaces, such as attics, crawl garages and spaces; do the very same for entire house fans where they open to the exterior or attic.
Homeowners should check the SEER (seasonal energy effectiveness ratio) ranking of their air-conditioning unit. The greater the SEER score, the more energy efficient the unit is and the lower your utility expenses will be.
If the air-conditioning unit needs to be replaced, house owners should understand the U.S. Department of Energy legislation that requires all new, main air-conditioning systems made after January 23, 2006, to have a SEER of at least 13.
Consumers may wish to consider an energy-efficient design, such as the Coleman Echelon™ ™ 15+ SEER air conditioner. New models are Energy Star ® qualified, use environmentally friendly refrigerant and have high-efficiency scroll compressors that enhance dependability and contribute to the extremely peaceful operation of the systems.