{"id":436,"date":"2019-06-24T14:54:29","date_gmt":"2019-06-24T18:54:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/?p=436"},"modified":"2025-10-31T08:21:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-31T15:21:13","slug":"tips-for-keeping-your-home-cool-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dehartinc.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/tips-for-keeping-your-home-cool-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool this Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Having sufficient ventilation in your house boosts the health and comfort of your family. But when the summer heat is not coming slow, you need a little more than mere ventilation to keep your home cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

While having a high-quality air conditioner is always on top of the list to beat the summer heat, there are other ways that can bring down the temperature in your home. Not only can these tips help save money but they also give your HVAC system a break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some solid tips to keep your home cool this summer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep the Sunlight Out<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

One of the biggest culprits that heat up your house quickly\nis the sunlight coming through your windows. The best way to keep it from\nbringing up the temperature is using white or light-colored curtains that block\nsunlight and reflect heat. You can also go a step further and apply a\nheat-reducing film to your windows to keep the sunlight out during the sunniest\nparts of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unplug Electric Appliances<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, the electrical appliance you use in your\nhouse can add to the temperature in summers. The energy needed to power these\nappliances produces heat which can make it hard to keep your house cool in\nsummers. So turn off your lights when you\u2019re not using them, unplug electronic\nappliances, and avoid using the stove and oven during the hottest parts of the\nday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Fans for Air Circulation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Another great tip is to regulate the temperature in your\nhome with the help of fans. Ceiling fans can blow hot air out of your rooms\nwhile you can also position a floor fan in the entryway of a room to circulate\ncold air from an air conditioner in the adjacent room. Also, use exhaust fans\nin the kitchen and bathroom to draw out excess heat and steam from these\nspaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plant Trees Outside<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

While this tip is for future planning, it is an absolute\nwinner all the same. Planting trees and other foliage in strategic places will\nnot only offer natural shade from the sun but will also bring a cool breeze\ninto your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call DeHart Plumbing Heating & Air Inc.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The right appliances and strategies can help you maintain a comfortable temperature within your house. And for a more definitive solution call DeHart Plumbing Heating & Air Inc. and let us install a brand-new AC unit for you to keep your home cool in the summer. And if you are looking for AC maintenance in Ceres, CA<\/a>, know that we also provide comprehensive repair and tune-ups for your HVAC system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Service with DeHart Plumbing Heating & Air Inc. today <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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