Four Reasons Your Home is Too Hot This Summer

 

~A collarorative post

During the summer, your home can be your refuge. It provides a cool space for you to relax, especially if you have to spend a lot of time outdoors during the day. But sometimes your home just doesn’t offer you the relaxing space that you need. If your home is too hot inside, you don’t get any relief when you get home from a long day. It can make it difficult to sleep at night and leave you feeling pretty miserable. Fortunately, there are some steps that you can take if your home feels too warm. Try these tips for a cooler house during the summer.

Air Leaks

Do you feel cold air around your windows or doors in the winter? What about during summer months? Does the cool air seem to escape while hot air remains? If there are gaps or drafts around doors, windows, vents, and other places, it could mean that areas of your home aren’t properly sealed. It’s important to assess those air leaks and seal them if you want to maintain a cool home. You can do this yourself with weather strip, caulk, door draft stoppers or consider professional help as a solution.

HVAC System

Your home’s air conditioner is only as good as its last service. Air conditioning systems need routine maintenance if you want them to operate efficiently. Service provides cleaning and can identify potential problems to help avoid the costly need for emergency AC repair.   By taking good care of your AC with preventative maintenance, you can save money and make sure there’s cool air throughout your home.

Windows 

Windows are another feature that could affect indoor heat. Single-glazed windows can bring in more heat from the sun, raising the temperature to uncomfortable levels. One option is to install new double-glazed windows, or consider retrofitting your windows to add another layer of glass. Another thing to keep in mind is that thermal curtains & blinds are an effective and inexpensive way of improving the indoor temperature of your home as well.   

Insulation

Good insulation should keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Poor insulation will cause inside air to escape which makes your system work harder increasing energy use & cost. If you are experiencing temperature fluctuations, you or a professional should inspect your home’s insulation. You might need to install some new insulation or perhaps make some repairs to ensure the efficiency of your home.

Having a cool & cozy home to relax is always ideal but hot temperatures can be quite uncomfortable. There are various solutions to consider and try if your home is too hot inside. With proper inspection, you can make changes that will not only enhance the value of your home but ensure your comfort during the hot summer months.