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In the middle of summer, when we’re desperate for some relief from the heat, a cool home becomes a major priority.  But even if you already have air conditioning and your home is at a comfortable temperature, you may be wondering how to keep your costs down while also reducing your energy consumption (and bill, of course).  

 

The good news is that there are many straightforward and cost-effective ways to increase your home’s efficiency while still staying cool.  Whether you’re seeking solutions for a historic house, a new apartment, or an unairconditioned space, the following tips will help you to get a handle on the heat:

 

Window Coverings

 

Alright, this first one is not rocket science—but using window coverings effectively is a simple best practice that can actually reduce the heat in your home by up to 33%.  Close your windows and window coverings during the hottest and sunniest hours of the day (often while you’re away at work anyway), and then open them to let in the cooler fresh air and less direct sunlight early in the morning, late in the evening, and at nighttime.

 

Seal It Up

 

According to home efficiency experts, most people would have a hole at least the size of a basketball in their home if they added up all the leaks and cracks where temperature-controlled air is escaping.  Taking a little time to seal things up now can save you big time in the future.  

 

Pay special attention to holes in ducts, poorly sealed windows and doors, and areas of the home where insulation may be scant or absent (ceilings, roofs, and attics are major culprits).  You can also make an appointment for a home efficiency audit with a local agency to provide a more in-depth snapshot of how to increase your home’s efficiency.

 

Program for Success

 

Your air conditioner and thermostat are great cooling tools, but you’re the one controlling them and calling the shots.  

 

Make sure your thermostat is providing accurate readings, and then program it and your air conditioner to higher temperatures during the hours you’re not at home.  It also helps to keep your air conditioner in good repair with regular maintenance and to use it for its dehydrating function as well as for its temperature control.  This brings us to our final tip…

 

Evaluate What Is Truly Comfortable

 

You don’t have to be married to a particular number on your thermostat.  Sometimes dryer air, even at a higher temperature, can actually feel perfectly pleasant.  

 

Maintaining good airflow in your home with the use of fans and open windows can genuinely reduce the need for constant air conditioning—as long as you’re savvy about how and when to use them.  Good quality window coverings along with a well-sealed home can further reduce your home’s heat.  

 

And, of course, planting shrubs and trees for natural shade plus evaluating the orientation of your home and windows (if you have the luxury of building new) are also significant heat neutralizing considerations.

 

New Braunfels Service

 

Classic Air Conditioning & Heating is a locally owned business that can help you with all of your home cooling questions and needs.  If you’re seeking heating and air service in New Braunfels, TX, give us a call today!

 

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Barbara Williams
Barbara Williams
2023-02-25
Installation of new HVAC system today! Mason and Chris were amazing, thorough and professional! If their maintenance is this great it will be amazing
Jan Watson
Jan Watson
2023-02-22
Five stars for everything... friendly, answered all my questions, courteous, and professional. feel like family, we are stuck with them. Highly recommended company.
Jamie Watts
Jamie Watts
2023-02-06
Awesome experience! Very professional and reasonably priced. Will use for all system maintenance and repairs.
Trey B
Trey B
2022-12-30
I love this company. Their technician Mitchell is super knowledgeable and helpful. He fixed issues with our heater that everyone else missed. We noticed a huge difference this year when it got really cold.
mac vanheldorf
mac vanheldorf
2022-12-20
We had been with our previous AC company for over 6 years with maintenance contracts. They had quoted us an unrealistic price for installing some UV lights. We went in search of another quote. My husband called around to three different companies. Classic responded with a great telephone conversation and seemed to really want our business. They had a representative come within 3 days . The technician was very honest about what he found. He had quotes to us that very afternoon. The technician installed the equipment and we now have new maintenance contracts in place. We also love that they are local in New Braunfels. The old company never inquired as to why we were leaving them. Very satisfied.
Stephen Mings
Stephen Mings
2022-11-18
Timely, professional, and addressed all my concerns.
Lisa Chappell
Lisa Chappell
2022-11-18
We love Classic AC and Heating! Every time we have called, they’ve made it a priority to show up quickly to make sure we were taken care of!

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