Summertime sure gets H-O-T here in Nashville. Staying cool is important to you and everyone else in the south during the summer months. Sometimes, AC just isn’t enough.

12 Ways to get the most out of your air conditioner:

1. Make sure your HVAC Unit is not crowded with plants, having good air flow around the unit encourages your air conditioning’s peak efficiency!

2. Change/Clean your Air Filter at least once per month.

3. Plant Shade Trees to Shade your House and your HVAC unit. The Bright Summer Sun is harsh and HOT!

4. Have your HVAC Unit Maintained by Professionals, I think we know someone….

5. Weatherize and Insulate your Home.

6. When it’s cool outside, open windows and doors to get hot air moving out of the house.

7. Keep Windows and Blinds closed to eliminate the sun heating rooms.

8. Try to cook outdoors as much as possible. Keeping the oven running will cause more heat inside the home.

9. Make sure your HVAC units Thermostat isn’t being heated by Lamps, Lights, or Appliances, this causes an incorrect reading.

10. Install heat reflecting film on your windows, this will help defer some of that heat from coming inside your home.

11. Keep Appliances Off when not in use.

12. Install and Run Ceiling fans to keep air circulating.

Remember that maintaining your unit is very important, especially in the summer. Dirty Coils can cause air conditioner units to work harder to try to cool your home to your desired temperature.

Try implementing these ideas and see if it helps keep your family comfortable during this hot Tennessee summer.

STAY COOL THIS SUMMER!

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