When summertime temperatures soar, it can be tempting to run your AC constantly. However, keeping your air conditioner on full time isn't just hard on your budget; it can also be hard on your HVAC system. While routine maintenance is an excellent way to keep the system running efficiently, use the following guide to stay cool without straining your equipment.

How to Keep Your House Cool in Hot Weather

1. Keep Blinds Closed

While everyone enjoys natural light, keeping your blinds and curtains open during the heat of the day can also allow heat into your house, increasing the internal temperature and causing your AC to work overtime to compensate. Prevent this by keeping your blinds closed in the daytime to block out the afternoon heat and keep your house cooler.

2. Use Fans

Box fans are excellent for circulating cool air as well as pushing out hot air. Consider placing box fans in your windows at night to draw in the cool night air.

This keeps your house cool without the need to run your air conditioner overnight. You can also face the fans pointing out on hot days to pull the warm air out of your home.

3. Vent the Attic

Many don't realize their attic contributes to the overall temperature inside the house. On an 80-degree day, the temperature in your attic can reach up to 150 degrees, which can easily make its way into your home, increasing your indoor air temperature.

Ventilation systems pull the hot air out of your attic and reduce its temperature by as much as 10 degrees, lowering the temperature inside your house.

4. Inspect Ductwork

Traditional HVAC systems rely on ductwork to circulate cool air throughout your house. Still, holes, loose ductwork, and improper seals can cause the conditioned air from your system to filter into the attic or basement rather than inside the house.

Perform a visual inspection to look for holes or signs that your ducts have come detached. Seal them yourself or hire an HVAC contractor to make the necessary repairs.

Keep your home cool this summer with the help of Overcashier & Horst Heating and Air Conditioning in Sylvania, OH. For over 60 years, their skilled team has provided reliable, high-quality home heating and AC services, including HVAC installation, repairs, maintenance, and more. Call (419) 841-3333 to schedule an appointment, or visit them online to learn more about their services.