Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool This Summer
Summer in Massachusetts is beautiful. The shore is lovely, the greenery is blooming from the spring, and children are outside playing. When you’re done with your outdoor activities, it’s nice to know that you have a cool home waiting for you. When temperatures climb above 80 degrees, keeping that home cool can be challenging. If your Massachusetts home is too warm in the summer, there are a few things you can do keep the temperature down.
Use Proper Window Treatments
During the colder months when things were a little darker, you probably put up window treatments to increase the amount of natural lighting in your home. During the summer, the sun isn’t conducive to keeping your home cool. Replace light sheers with heavier curtains that will block out as much sunlight as possible. Install blinds that can be fully closed as a backup measure. Keeping the sun out will keep the temperature down.
Reduce Heat from Lighting
If you don’t utilize high efficiency or LED lighting in your home, your lights are heating things up. A single lightbulb can raise the temperature of a room by as much as 11 degrees an hour. When you’re already combating the heat from outdoors, the last thing you need is heat emanating from the inside of your home. Swap out your bulbs. You’ll avoid raising the temperature in your home, and you’ll also see lower bills every month. It’s a win-win situation.
Utilize Outdoor Shade
Awnings and large shady plants, like leafy trees, can block the amount of sunlight that will reach your home. They’re also a great accompaniment to outdoor seating when you’re barbecuing, swimming, or enjoying drinks with your friends during the summer months. It’s easier to enjoy the summer when both the inside and the outside are cool enough to be comfortable.
Upgrade Your HVAC System
If you only utilize your air conditioning during the summer, you might not have realized that you were in need of maintenance. Old HVAC systems, systems that aren’t prepared to deal with a home your size, or systems that fell in a state of disrepair when they weren’t being used won’t be able to effectively cool your home. Turn your air conditioner on and see if it’s working properly. See how it impacts your energy bill. If something feels amiss, it’s time to call in an expert like Fagone Plumbing for HVAC services or upgrade!
Enjoying a Nice Cool Summer
Prepping your home for the summer will help your family seamlessly transition between seasons. Make sure you’re ready before the heat picks up. It may be tempting to stay in your nice cool home, but don’t forget to enjoy some fun in the sun.
Fagone Plumbing: Massachusets Cooling Experts
If your home or business requires a modern and more efficient cooling solution, give Fagone Plumbing today! We can assess your building’s coolings solution and provide cost effective options that will keep you and others inside cool during the warm months. Call us today to learn more!