If you get your air-conditioning system a tune-up before the weather gets any warmer, keeping your cool this year might be much easier. All it takes is a couple of simple actions to make sure your air-conditioning system is all set to effectively cool your house.
Here are some suggestions from the U.S. Department of Energy and professionals:
Keeping the cool air within is simply as important as keeping the warm air outside the house. Caulking, weather stripping, and adding extra attic insulation will help keep one’s cool air inside during the summer.
Make sure the air is flowing appropriately through the vents. Inspect the ductwork for holes or loose joints, and hire a professional to fix them. This is a company you might try in Santa Clarita:
Add insulation around air-conditioning ducts, when they lie in unconditioned areas, such as attics, crawl areas and garages; do the same for entire house fans where they open to the outside or attic.
Homeowners must inspect the SEER (seasonal energy effectiveness ratio) rating of their air-conditioning system. The higher the SEER rating, the more energy efficient the system is and the lower your utility bills will be.
If the air-conditioning system requires to be changed, homeowners must understand the U.S. Department of Energy legislation that needs all brand-new, main air-conditioning systems produced after January 23, 2006, to have a SEER of at least 13.
Consumers might want to consider an energy-efficient model, such as the Coleman Echelon™ ™ 15+ SEER ac system. New designs are Energy Star ® certified, utilize environmentally friendly refrigerant and have high-efficiency scroll compressors that improve reliability and add to the exceptionally peaceful operation of the systems.