Are you ready to enjoy your summer rather than sweating through it? When temperatures start to go up outside, you can keep cool indoors. However, if your air conditioning in Colorado Springs, CO, isn’t up to the challenge, it can make the sweltering summer months unbearable.
Don’t worry. Along with making sure that your AC gets the services it needs to operate effectively, there are a few things to help keep yourself cooler too. This way you can stay cool all summer long.
Tips To Help You Stay Cool More Efficiently
Keep these tips in mind to help keep your home cooler without a high bill.
1. Use Fans
Portable fans and ceiling fans are great help for your air conditioner. While a portable fan doesn’t cool the air like your AC, it will create a breeze, and when the increased airflow hits your skin, it helps to cool you off.
If you want to increase the “coolness factor,” put some ice in front of the fan. This is going to create a mist of cool air. You can also put a box fan across from an open window, which creates a cross-breeze to reduce the temperature in the room significantly. Of course, these are only going to be especially important if you need to combat the heat when your AC has completely failed.
It’s also smart to run your ceiling fans and portable fans along with your AC. The fans will help to circulate the air around the room and help reduce the burden on the AC. This will allow you to run your AC for a shorter time and reduce energy costs.
2. Help Your AC Run More Efficiently
Believe it or not, this is easier than you think. You can take a few steps to help your air conditioner run more efficiently. Some ways you can do this include:
- Keep your system air filter as clean as possible.
- Keep your condenser clear of debris.
- Increase the thermostat temperature (78° ideally) to stay comfortable without excessive energy use.
- Schedule routine maintenance to keep your system in fighting form.
3. Drink Plenty of Water
We can’t emphasize this enough: you must drink plenty of water during the summer. While sweating may not be too attractive, it is how your body works to cool itself down. Staying hydrated makes it a lot easier for you body to perform this natural cooling process.
4. Try to Avoid the Sun at Peak Times
The sun is its hottest every day between 11 AM and 2 PM. It’s also much more likely for you to get a sunburn between these times. The best way to stay cool and avoid this is by staying indoors and out of the sun at these times. If you have to be outside, it’s a good idea to dress properly and use sunscreen.
Keeping Cool This Summer
When it comes to keeping cool this summer, there are more than a few things you can do. Keep these tips in mind to ensure that your home and family are cool all summer and you are using your AC wisely. And, if your AC runs into trouble, we can help with that too.
Contact SoCo Heating and Cooling today to schedule an appointment with our professionals.