Stay Comfortable Through the Hottest Part of Summer: 7 Ways to Keep Your Home Cooler

The hardest part of the year, when we talk about the weather in Florida, is here!
Fortunately, your friends at Koala Insulation have some tips for you to enjoy your summer and don’t worry about high electricity bills, plagues or uncomfortable temperatures inside your house.
1. Pay Attention to Your Attic!
We know it is not the most used space in the house but you should be aware that up to 25% – 30% of a home’s heating and cooling is lost through the roof.
If your attic is lacking proper insulation, the heat will get inside and slowly colonize every room of the house while you force your A/C using more power to beat the heat.

2. Call the Pros for an Energy Audit
If you don’t know why your house is having trouble maintaining a cool temperature, call the professionals for an Energy Audit.
We as homeowners can’t see exactly how the heat enters our home but the professionals have specific equipment to know the exact point where the problem is. Then the solution is much easier to find!
3. Find the Cracks, Seal the Cracks!
When you have already done proper insulation on your home then it is time to seek and destroy all the little cracks that let the heat enter your house.
Inspect your home and look for small gaps around doors and windows, plumbing penetrations, electrical outlets and attic hatches. Once you find those you can seal them and prevent the outdoor humidity from disturbing your indoor climate.
4. Don’t Forget to Check Your Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans help give us a little breeze when we are inside but we have to check their operating correctly to be sure that we are not wasting power on a malfunctioning fan that doesn’t do the job.
And remember to always turn off the fans when you leave the room, there is no point in having them on if there’s no one there to feel the breeze.
5. Become the Master of the Windows
When you let the sun enter your windows, you let the heat in too.
So, if you master the use of the shades on your house you’re going to have a cooler temperature without checking the thermostat all day.
6. Give Your A/C a Break!
Your HVAC system should be your best friend, especially in summer, you should treat it like family.
That’s why you should check the filters and clear the outdoor unit, preventing any debris from choking the unit and restraining the airflow.
7. Avoid Over Heating Your Home
Try to avoid cooking hot meals or washing and drying clothes while the heat of the day is at peak.
If you can, leave those activities for the night.
Bring the Chill Back Home
Now you are ready to bring the chill back home!
While all of these tips help you to have a better temperature inside your house don’t remember the best way to do it is with proper and professional insulation from Koala Insulation.
Give us a call anytime, we are here and happy to serve you!