The Warm Embrace of Summer

The cold has ended and spring is finally here. It’s time for the sun to peak through the curtains and brighten up everyone’s homes. It’s time to bask in the joys of the summer season. Yes, you can go back to outdoor grilling, building castles on the beach, bicycling, water sports, and other kinds of summer fun.

Along with fun in the sun, the rise in temperatures often makes the home environment uncomfortable. With better preparation, you can eliminate the ills of the heat and embrace this season with open arms.

Ready, Get Set Go!

Most home owners don’t call on professionals for heating and ac repair often enough. Yes, proper air conditioning is a must for a comfortable home environment in the warmer months. However, is infrequent heating and ac repair sufficient for a cool, comfortable and enjoyable summer? Probably not!

Another thing that contributes to a happy and comfortable season is your home. It is just as important to prepare your home for efficient cooling in order to keep the heat at bay.

Here’s how you can prepare your home for a better summer.

• Out of sight is out of mind: The first step is to bid adieu to the winter season. As you replace your heavy jackets and gum boots with drapes and whites, stack away the heavy blankets and thick rugs. A smart idea is to replace the logs in the fireplace with greens. Air cleaning plants like snake plants, spider plants not only add to the aesthetic appeal of the house, but also provide fresh and clean air.

• Let the Breeze in: After the long cold spell, the summer breeze is a welcome change. Allow the breeze in through the windows. Clean, repair, and replace the window and door screens. When the sun is not so hot in the morning and evening, open windows allow you to enjoy the breeze while saving energy otherwise spent on air conditioning.

• Cooling down body heat: What’s summer season without cold drinks? Your refrigerator must be in tip-top condition. So, defrost the freezer, get rid of the ice-build up and make space for the summer coolers, your favorite hot dogs, and burgers. Moreover, check for any flaws and carry out the required repairs to ensure its working properly.

• Fan up the space: Turn the fan blades of the ceiling fan to counter clockwise to mix the hot air near the ceiling with the cold air down and even out the temperature in the room.

• Insulate: Even the best air conditioning systems will fail to cool your house if the cold air is lost through gaps in the windows and doors. So, insulate your house in a way to eliminate air loss. You can also install solar treatment windows to keep the harsh sunlight away.

What are you waiting for? Before the harsh sunlight and scorching temperatures get on your nerves make sure your home is ready to be your comfort sanctuary.

The author is an HVAC repairer by profession and love to write articles on this topic. In this article, he has highlighted the things that one needs to consider when hiring professionals for heating and ac repair in Pembroke.