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Components of your house, such as windows, walls, doors, and ceilings work to insulate your interior living space. The energy efficiency of these components impacts your cooling and heating costs.
In the summer, controlling the amount of heat that enters your home will help you reduce the cost of air conditioning, while at the same time, helping to increase your comfort level.
Windows
Windows account for almost half of your home's heat gain in the summer.
•Shade all "sun-struck" windows in your home with devices such as outside shading screens, awnings, trees and shrubs, window tints and films, and indoor blinds, shutters and draperies. Shaded windows can save up to 25% of the cost of air conditioning, when compared to un-shaded windows.
•The effectiveness of a window-shading product is measured by its shading coefficient. The lower the shading coefficient, the more effective the material is at blocking the sun.
•In the summer, close draperies and blinds during the day to help keep out the heat.
Weatherization
•Inspect weather stripping around exterior doors and windows to ensure cracks are sealed and air isn't leaking into your home.
•Caulk around window frames and all exterior wall penetrations such as pipes, electrical boxes, and vents.
•Install foam or rubber receptacle gaskets on all switches and outlets.
•Keep windows and doors shut tightly to retain cooled air.
•Check pet doors to make sure they are snug and replace the rubber gaskets as they become worn.
•Check the fireplace damper to make sure it's closed and that no daylight can be seen around the edges.
We will have Part Two of Summer Heat Gain in tomorrow’s blog. If you need air conditioning service please give Aaron’s Mechanical Services a call at 623-388-4436. Thanks!
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