The President and Co-owner of Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric; a leading HVAC, plumbing and electric service company located in Glenpool, Oklahoma; suggests that during very hot days of summer, homeowners should follow some simple tips to stay cool. He suggests:
Keep the AC unit properly maintained: Ideally, homeowners should have their units serviced before the heat of summer begins.
Use fans to spread the air: Fans are cheaper to run than the air conditioner. And, while they don’t actually cool the air, they can be used to spread the cool air more evenly throughout the home.
Use blackout curtains: Homeowners should keep their shades drawn during the hottest part of the day to keep the sun from heating up their homes. They can also invest in heavy-duty curtains that block all light from entering a room.
Save the cooking until dusk: Not using the stove during the hottest part of the day keeps the air conditioner from having to work harder to overcome the heat it emits.
Stay hydrated: Drinking a cold glass of water is not only beneficial to a person’s overall health, it can also help people stay cool.
Invest in a smart thermostat: Pounds says that a programmable or smart thermostat can help homeowners stay cool while they are at home and save money while they are away.
