Readying Your Air-Conditioning System For A Hot Summer
Keeping your cool this year may be easier if you get your air-conditioning system a tune-up before the weather gets any warmer. All it takes is a couple of easy steps to make certain your air-conditioning system is all set to appropriately cool your home.
Here are some ideas from the U.S. Department of Energy and experts:
Keeping the cool air within is simply as important as keeping the warm air outside the house. Caulking, weather stripping, and including additional attic insulation will help keep cool air inside throughout the summertime.
Make sure the air is streaming correctly through the vents. Examine the ductwork for holes or loose joints, and employ a professional to repair them. This is one you should try in Southern California:
Add insulation around air-conditioning ducts, when they are located in unconditioned areas, such as attics, crawl garages and spaces; do the very same for whole house fans where they open to the outside or attic.
Homeowners ought to examine the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) ranking of their air-conditioning unit. The higher the SEER score, the more energy efficient the system is and the lower your energy expenses will be.
If the air-conditioning system requires to be replaced, house owners need to know the U.S. Department of Energy legislation that requires all brand-new, main air-conditioning systems made after January 23, 2006, to have a SEER of a minimum of 13.
Consumers might wish to think about an energy-efficient design, such as the Coleman Echelon™ ™ 15+ SEER a/c. New designs are Energy Star ® qualified, utilize eco-friendly refrigerant and have high-efficiency scroll compressors that boost dependability and contribute to the incredibly quiet operation of the systems.