Your pets are a member of your family and just as prone to temperature complications as the rest of us. For this reason, it’s important to leave your air conditioning system on for your pets when you leave the home. With some planning and the right air conditioning system, you can keep your pet cool during the summer heat and minimize your energy usage.

How Does the Heat Affect Pets?

Whether you have a cat or dog, your pet is covered in a layer of fur to help regulate their body temperature. While your pet does shed the thicker layer of this fur in the winter months, this fur can make them heat up faster in a shorter amount of time than humans. Once overheated, your pet could experience a handful of serious side effects, including exhaustion, vomiting, convulsing, heat stroke, or sudden death. Additionally, animals with certain conditions are at a greater risk of developing complications; these conditions include obesity, old age, and breathing problems. To prevent your pet from heat-related health issues, remember to leave your air conditioning system on when leaving them inside.

Can You Minimize Energy Consumption?

Just because you decide to leave your air conditioning system on for your pets, it doesn’t mean you have to see a spike in your efficiency. Opt for a unit like the one made by Mitsubishi Electric® that allows for multi-room temperature settings and helps you preserve energy. These systems also boast smart controls, which enable you to monitor the temperature of your home from anywhere on your smart device. You can also make changes to your home’s heating and cooling settings, meaning you can adjust the temperature for your pet’s if you’re out of town.

The professionals at Arctic Mechanical Heating & Cooling in Port Chester, NY, can help you keep your pets cool off this summer with one of their energy-efficient air conditioning systems. Whether your AC simply needs a tune-up or completely new installation, the technicians at Arctic Mechanical Heating & Cooling are equipped and knowledgeable to maintain your HVAC system. To learn more about this company, you can visit them online, view their current rebate on a Mitsubishi Electric system, or call (914) 934-8301.