Soon, the summer weather will be here, and you are going to be spending a lot to keep your home cool and comfortable. Therefore, you will want to start planning repairs and improvements early to help reduce your summer cooling costs. The following guide for summer AC improvements will help you reduce your energy costs this summer.
1. Adding Ductless AC to Areas of Your Home That Lack Central HVAC Vents and Are Hot in Summer
There may be some areas of your home that do not have HVAC vents and get hot during the winter months. These areas can be improved by adding a single ductless AC unit, which can cool these areas of your home and reduce the strain on the main AC system that cools the rest of your home during hot summer weather.
2. Replace Your Outdated AC Unit with a Modern Efficient Heat Pump Solution to Reduce Summer Heating Costs
If your AC condensing unit is starting to need repairs every summer when the weather gets hot, it is time to consider replacing it. Today, heat pumps are a great option to replace your old AC. These systems are much more efficient and quieter than old AC condensing units and can also provide your home with efficient heating.
3. Updating the Thermostat with Modern Technology and Automation to Make Your HVAC More Efficient
HVAC thermostat can be one of the biggest causes of inefficient air conditioning. Therefore, you may want to consider upgrading your AC thermostat before the summer weather. Today, there are options for programmable and automated thermostats that can help make your home more efficient and comfortable.
4. Repairs and Upgrades to HVAC Ductwork to Make Your AC More Efficient before the First Summer Heatwave
Old AC ducts are another problem that you will have to deal with before the summer heat. Damaged ducts need to be repaired to ensure there are not any air leaks that can cause the AC to work harder to keep your home cool. This can lead to wear and problems when you need your AC most. In addition, there are also options for upgrading the ductwork like compact ducts if you are planning on installing a new AC before summer.
This guide for early AC improvements will help you reduce your energy costs before the summer weather arrives. If you are ready to start improving your cooling system, contact a residential air conditioning contractor and talk to them about some of these solutions for your AC system.
