5 Ways to Beat the Heat in Central KY

Maintain Your AC

You’re not shocked our first tip is HVAC related, are you? Regular maintenance of your AC and its components, like filters, will keep it working efficiently. Dirty or clogged filters will reduce your AC’s effectiveness, making it work harder to produce enough cool air. Call us for prompt, reliable service if your AC isn’t working correctly.

Try a Smart Thermostat

Installing a smart thermostat can keep your home cooler and significantly reduce energy consumption. A smart thermostat allows you to set schedules for your air conditioning so you can cool your home gradually on your way home from work instead of cranking the thermostat when you arrive to cool things as quickly as possible. It’s better for your AC and utility bill not to drastically change the thermostat setting several times daily.

Keep Sunlight Out

Since the sun is responsible for creating summer’s heat, it only makes sense that keeping it out of your home will help keep it cooler inside. Try closing your shades and blinds at midday when the sun’s rays are the strongest. Opaque materials will keep more heat out than translucent ones. You can also create shade with trees and foliage.

Give Your Grill a Workout

Cooking and baking are fantastic ways to warm up your home when it’s chilly outside. When the weather is already warm, using your stove and oven will only make your home uncomfortable. Use your grill on the hottest days to keep your home cooler. It’s also helpful to turn off other appliances like computers and TVs when they aren’t in use. Anything that uses electricity creates small amounts of heat that quickly add up to make your home too hot in the summer months.

Use Ceiling Fans

When moving, the air feels much cooler, and ceiling fans are an efficient way to circulate air inside your home. Use ceiling or box fans; consider investing in some if you don’t already have them. Ensure your fan blades are turning in a counterclockwise direction, as this pushes cool air downward; all fans have a switch that allows you to change the direction of the blades. Keep interior doors open to allow the cool air to move freely throughout your home.

Keep Your Home Cool This Summer with Advantage Air HVAC

Beat the heat in Central KY with some help from Advantage Air HVAC. We’ve been serving the community since 2007, and our experienced technicians can handle any size HVAC repair need. You can rely on us for residential, commercial, and geothermal heating and cooling services.

Call us at (859) 559-6409 or message us to schedule a service appointment. We’re located in Lexington, KY, and proudly serve Versailles, Winchester, Georgetown, Paris, Wilmore, Nicholasville, and the surrounding area.