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4 Proven Ways to Maximize Summer Comfort

Summer brings its own set of challenges, primarily in dealing with the heat and maintaining comfort indoors. Fortunately, there are efficient ways to keep your home cool during the season. Below are several strategies from a reputable HVAC contractor to help you maximize comfort amid the warm weather.

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1. Optimize Your Air Conditioning System

One of the first steps to ensuring your home stays cool is to check your air conditioning system. Regular maintenance, including cleaning and replacing air filters every three months, can significantly improve your AC’s efficiency. Consider easing off the AC by adjusting the temperature a few degrees higher when no one is home, allowing for considerable savings on energy costs.

2. Cultivate Indoor and Outdoor Green Spaces

In addition to their aesthetic value, plants can help cool your home. Indoor plants contribute to lower temperatures through transpiration, where moisture evaporates from leaves, creating a cooling effect. Similarly, strategically planting trees and shrubs around your home can provide natural shade, reducing heat transfer into your home and cooling the roof and windows.

3. Employ Energy-Efficient Upgrades

Heat pumps are increasingly being recognized for their dual capability to heat and cool homes. Installing a heat pump in your home can be a cost-effective way to maintain comfortable temperatures while also reducing your carbon footprint. Additionally, an energy audit can give you detailed information about your household’s energy consumption, enabling you to make strategic and more energy-efficient improvements. Be sure to engage professionals for any residential heating and cooling services you need.

4. Implement Practical Anti-Heat Measures

Practical tips such as using blinds, curtains, and other forms of window treatments to block out the sun can significantly reduce indoor heat. Keeping blinds closed or employing reflective window films can prevent your home from becoming a greenhouse. Moreover, altering cooking habits by using outdoor grills or opting for no-cook meals can prevent additional heat from raising indoor temperatures. Similarly, using fewer large appliances during the day and unplugging electronics when not in use can help keep the indoor environment cooler.

Efficient Systems, Inc. provides tailored solutions to meet your energy efficiency goals. We specialize in residential and commercial HVAC services. Reach us at (317) 293-6510 or through our site to schedule a consultation. We serve clients in and around Indianapolis, IN.

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