3 Ways to Prepare Your Home for Efficient Air Conditioning
If you have made the decision to invest in air conditioning, you may be wondering if there are any steps you can to take to make the operation of the unit more efficient. By taking a few steps in advance, you can help to cut the cost of operating your air conditioning unit by ensuring it functions as efficiently as it can. Below is a guide to steps you should take before you have air conditioning installed.
Insulate Your Home
If your home is badly insulated, with gaps beneath doors and windows, this can impact on the operation of your air conditioning. Air conditioning units are designs to operate in closed and sealed environments. When operating in a closed environment, your air conditioning unit will be able to regular the temperature of the air within your home. However, if cold or hot air can enter your house through gaps and cracks, this can reduce the ability of your air conditioning unit to maintain a steady temperature. This will result in your air conditioning system having to continually operate as it attempts to balance the internal and external temperatures. The continuous operation will cause increased wear and tear of the components within the unit and will also increase home your energy bills. You should use draft excluders to stop the draft from any external doors and repair any gaps or cracks in window frames.
Install Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans can very effectively cool your home. When you use a ceiling fan in conjunction with your air conditioning unit, you can reduce the cost of cooling your home. On days which are only moderately warm, you may be able to rely on your operation of your ceiling fans alone. On a hot day, ceiling fans will help to support your air conditioning unit as it cools your home.
Block the Sun
Heat from sunlight is absorbed by the windows, walls and windows of your home. This heat can significantly increase the temperature within your home. To help to reduce the temperature of your home, you should take steps to prevent sunlight from entering your property. You should fit thick curtains to your windows to prevent sunlight entering your window during the hottest periods of the day. Painting the exterior of your house in a light colour will help to reflect the heat of the sun.
If you would like further information about air conditioning unit installation, contact an air conditioning installation company today.