Hot summer days in Dayton mean that your air conditioning works hard at keeping your home cool. If you’re tired of dealing with high cooling bills and you want to reduce energy usage, using natural ways to cool your home can help. Keep reading to learn more about combining natural and AC cooling in your home this summer.
Add Insulation
One of the easiest ways to utilize both natural and AC cooling is to add insulation. Making sure your home has enough insulation helps keep hot outdoor air from leaking into your home. When outdoor air gets inside, this causes your AC to run more often. A well-insulated home prevents outdoor air from heating up your home during the summer.
Seal Cracks
Cracks and other small openings around doors and windows or in other areas allow hot air to get into your home. Using caulk to close up these gaps helps keep cooler air in your home and reduces HVAC energy usage.
Use Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans don’t produce cool air like your AC system does. However, having ceiling fans on can create a cooling effect inside your home. These fans blow air around rooms in your home, which causes it to feel cooler against your skin. With ceiling fans on, you won’t need to run your AC as much during summer.
Close Window Blinds or Curtains
Having blinds, shades, or curtains open on a hot summer day can quickly heat up your home. To keep your home naturally cooler, thus mixing the use of natural and AC cooling, close window coverings on the side of your home that gets sunlight. Keeping the sun from shining into your home means you won’t have solar heat warming it up.
Create Cross Ventilation
When it’s not hot enough for AC, consider opening doors and windows to create cross ventilation. For example, open your back door and front door if they’re directly across from each other. Having these open creates a cross breeze that keeps your home cooler.
If you need AC service in Dayton this summer, please contact Ace Hardware Home Services. Our team can give you additional tips on natural and AC cooling for your home.
