In today's blog, we have given info on not only how to stay cool, but also how to use the hot weather to save money!
Remember: Heat Rises
Attics can reach temps of 150°F or more.
Take measures to properly insulate this area from the rest of the house:
Install sweeps and weather-stripping around the access door (about $10 - $8 for
a roll, respectively, at hardware stores). For a hatch-style entrance, invest
in a stair-insulator cover like the Attic Tent ($200 to $240; attictent.com) to
seal it. This will help keep that hot air from your attic out of your house.Harness the Heat
Hot weather isn't all bad for your electric bill.
- Line-dry
clothes
outdoors — there's nothing like that fresh smell! — and skip the dryer
(the costliest part of doing laundry).
- Hang towels that are soggy from a day at the beach or pool to dry in the sun over a line, a railing, or the back of a chair. Bonus, if towels will be used again before laundering: Solar rays can kill some smell-causing bacteria.
Close Your Curtains and Blinds
You can drastically cut down how much your AC runs during the day by closing your curtains and blinds. Combined setting the thermostat to a slighly higher program, you can see some major savings!
Carolina Heating & Air Design
980-235-0055 or info@mycarolinahvac.com
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