Cumming Residents in Georgia Share Easy AC Tips for Staying Cool This Summer

Keep chilly

When running the fans and opening the windows isn’t enough to keep you cool, you switch to using your air conditioner. Simple enough, right? Well, not always. Sometimes, there are problems that can interfere with your air conditioner, and keep it from running at its best. It will take some human intervention (you), to help your cooling system reach its potential. Before you head out to Fowler Park or Sawnee Mountain Preserve, take a look at these tips so you can come home to a super cooled home after a long day out in the sun. 

Check your filters

The more you run your air conditioner, the more air will flow through your air filters. Keeping this in mind, be sure to check your air filters for any excessive buildup of dust or other gunk that may be caked onto it. If it’s beyond cleaning, purchase a quality air filter from a wholesale air conditioner, or hardware store. You’ll be breathing in cooler and cleaner air in no time after completing this inexpensive maintenance job can be done by virtually anyone.

Call up for a checkup

If you suspect your air conditioner isn’t cooling you as much as it has in years past, you may have a problem on your hands. Any small refrigerant leaks in your cooling system will have a noticeable effect on the coldness of air coming from your system. Have a professional air conditioner serviceman look at your refrigerant levels and fix any leaks as necessary. Not only is this hazardous, it is a costly problem in the long run. Refrigerant isn’t cheap.

 

If your air conditioner is 8 years or older, it may be time to start considering an AC replacement. Newer models can keep you cooler, not to mention with greater efficiency.

Run the fans

While your air conditioner is cycling on, run the ceiling fans for an added bonus. This effect is enhanced even more if you have the fan running counter-clockwise. The reason for this is the fan blades are angled in such a way that when they’re spun in the opposite direction than usual, they will push the air down. This will keep the cool air down where it needs to be, instead of dispersing to places where you won’t feel it.

Keep it dry

If your air conditioner isn’t doing a good job keeping your home dry, consider using a portable dehumidifier in rooms that have the most trouble with humidity. Since humidity holds heat, you’ll want to do everything you can to keep it as low as possible in the hot summer months. You will notice a big difference in the overall comfort of a room with low humidity compared to a room with high humidity.