Readying Your Central Air System For A Hot Summertime
Keeping your cool this year may be easier if you get your air-conditioning system a tune-up prior to the weather condition gets any warmer. All it takes is a few basic actions to make sure your air-conditioning system is all set to effectively cool your home.
Here are some pointers from the U.S. Department of Energy and experts:
• Keeping the cool air within is just as essential as keeping the warm air outside the house. Caulking, weather stripping, and adding additional attic insulation will help keep one’s cool air inside throughout the summer season.
• Make sure the air is streaming effectively through the vents. Examine the ductwork for holes or separated joints, and employ an expert to repair them. This is a company you might try in Southern California:
• Add insulation around air-conditioning ducts, when they lie in unconditioned spaces, such as attics, crawl garages and areas; do the very same for whole home fans where they open to the exterior or attic.
• Homeowners need to check the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) score of their air-conditioning unit. The higher the SEER score, the more energy efficient the system is and the lower your utility expenses will be.
If the air-conditioning system needs to be changed, property owners ought to be aware of the U.S. Department of Energy legislation that needs all new, main air-conditioning units made after January 23, 2006, to have a SEER of at least 13.
Consumers may wish to consider an energy-efficient design, such as the Coleman Echelon™ ™ 15+ SEER air conditioner. New designs are Energy Star ® certified, use eco-friendly refrigerant and have high-efficiency scroll compressors that improve reliability and add to the very peaceful operation of the units.