Make Home Cooling More Energy Efficient
Air Kool Heat & Air • August 25, 2020

August 25, 2020

There are many strategies for being comfortable at home without breaking your budget. Many look at home cooling as a luxury, but others actually need home cooling to preserve good health. Whatever your situation, you will probably appreciate a few tips for keeping cool as the heat persists this August.

Outdoor air conditioner unit beside a brick house wall and shrubs

  • Watch the Weather– You may find that some nights are cooler than others. If you pay attention to the weather forecast, you can take advantage of this gift from Mother Nature as the nights may start to cool off while the days remain hot. Opening windows during cooler hours can give your AC a head-start on home cooling during the daytime hours.
  • Don’t Turn Your AC Off While You’re Away– A common misconception with home cooling is that you can save money by only using your AC while you are at home. This is actually false. It is much easier on your AC system and much more efficient on your energy bill for the temperature to be adjusted a few degrees at a time rather than trying to make up a deficit in the early evening during the hottest part of the day.
  • Plug in the Programming– If you program your AC to hep you with your home cooling, you can increase the efficiency of your system while saving you from having to think too much about it. Program for typical August weather in North Carolina and adjust for the days that are a little off balance for the norms in your area.
  • Practice Proper System Maintenance August is a great time to double check the maintenance of your entire HVAC home cooling system. Talk to us at Air Kool Heat & Air about cleaning out the pollen, dust, and pet hair that may have gathered since your last duct cleaning. We can also assist with cleaning your unit’s AC coils, recommending the best filters for your home’s unit, plans for routine maintenance, and so much more.

Person using a multimeter to inspect an air conditioner unit on a wall
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Make sure you are aware of what is going on with your cooling system and let us know if there seems to be an issue so that we can come in and fix the problem before it becomes worse and more expensive to fix. Personal health: When it comes to your family’s health, you should make sure your cooling system is working properly. If there are issues with your cooling system, it could cause the temperature in your home to become too high, which could then cause nausea, heat exhaustion, headaches, and other problems. We offer emergency cooling services, so we can come in at any time to fix your cooling system. Maintenance checks: You should regularly check your air conditioning system to make sure it is working properly. However, here are a few things to look out for; if you are having these issues within your home, call us immediately: 1. Complete failure of your air conditioner 2. Signs of electrical issues, such as burning smells, sparking, or popping/buzzing sounds 3. Any other strange smells or noises  We want you to be able to relax and be comfortable within your own home, so we provide the services to make that possible all year long, but especially during the summer months of the year. It is also important to schedule routine cooling system maintenance with us, so we can prevent any issues that may be occurring without you knowing. Our professional services keep your cooling system in good shape year round.
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When the weather starts to cool off, you might wake up on a chilly morning and find out that you need to turn the heater on in your home to heat it up. Sometimes, after the heater has not been turned on in a while, it will not work properly. It sometimes doesn’t even blow hot air, or it can even produce a funny burning smell that can cause some concern. If you have regular heating maintenance done on your furnace when it first starts to get cold, you can make sure your heater is working when you need it to. No more chilly mornings — you can have your home heat up to a comfortable temperature, so you can go about your day. Heating maintenance can be regularly scheduled with a professional heating and air company. It is a good idea to have heating maintenance done annually to make sure that your furnace is working properly and efficiently. Regular maintenance can include checking your furnace for any problems, checking to make sure all bolts and screws are tightened, filters are clean and unclogged, and to make sure that every part of the furnace is working like it should. When regular maintenance is done on your furnace, it will not only ensure that your furnace works when you need it to, but it can also save you from paying for expensive repairs in the future. When you have your furnace looked over once a year, they can find small problems and fix them before they become a big problem. Maintenance can also extend the life of your furnace, giving you more years before you have to pay to replace your heater.  If you are interested in setting up heating maintenance for your home , contact us today at Air Kool Heat & Air. We can check your furnace and make sure you and your family stay warm all winter long.
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When it comes to heating your home , most of us don’t realize that there are more options besides forced air, some of which might be better for your needs! Here at Air Kool Heat & Air, we want to let our customers know that there are many heating options out there that can keep you nice and toasty during those chilly winter months. As we head into the cooler weather, here are a few heating options for you to consider if your current option isn’t going to last another season. Boiler- A boiler is a tried-and-true option that many people forget about when it comes to heating because it’s older. However, boilers are a long-term solution for many people who are living in older homes that weren’t built with forced air vents in mind. Using hot water or sometimes oil, boilers distribute heat by first heating another material and allowing that material to circulate. Furnace- A new furnace is a great option for heating efficiently and when and where you’d like heat circulated. With the option to modify or upgrade, a furnace works for those who would like to keep their heating options open for the future. Heat Pump- Heat pumps work with the transfer of air. This is a great and efficient way to heat any property. There are many heating options out there, and we at Air Kool Heat & Air would be happy to discuss them with you today. Give us a call to learn more.
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