Tips To Keep Your Summer Days Cool

As the hot summer months shine upon us, most Americans wait for the dreaded summer utility bills. Keeping cool during the summer months shouldn't cost a fortune. You can save money and energy by operating your air cooling system in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Below are some helpful tips to keep your summer days cool:

• Purchase an automatic, programmable thermostat to change temperature settings during the day
• when you are away from home and at night when you are asleep
• Paint your home a light color, or apply a reflective coating to the roof to reduce the amount of heat inside
• Consider installing passive vents to allow some of the hot air to escape in the attic. They may be installed under the eaves, at a roof gable or along the ridge
• Install more efficient windows and insulation. Installing new windows can save you money during the summer months and improve to the dollar value of your home
• Use curtains, blinds, and natural landscaping for shading. Landscaping can not only make your exterior home beautiful, it can also make your home more comfortable and help reduce cooling bills
• Operate dishwashers, ovens, dryers, and other heat producing appliances in the morning or at night
• Use ceiling fans or small fans to help circulate the air in summer. Circulated air feels cooler and the thermostat can be set at a higher temperature allowing the house remain at a comfortable temperature
• If a room is not in use, close it off and partially close vents in the rooms. If you have central air, do not close off more than half the vents at one time. Equipment can be damaged by trying to force air through too many closed ducts

Homeowners will be surprised at the savings by setting their thermostat a few degrees higher during the summer months and following the tips above to keep cool! Alliance Property Services can help with installing ceiling fans or window blinds to help keep the energy and heat down!