INTRODUCTION

Coming back home after a tedious day at work can be unappealing and disastrous if the living conditions are nothing to be desired, not even the size of the house and the facilities it contains can influence that decision. Imagine how hopeless it looks, being drenched in your own sweat and you can feel it dripping from your face yet you have no alternatives, terrible huh?. No needs to worry further, we are here to give you tips on how to evade unfavourable temperature conditions , maximizing the HVAC system and even with less cost .

TRY INSULATION

Ever heard of good conductors are better transmitters of energy while insulators  are bad transmitters  of energy?, that can be applied in relieving you of some air conditioning issues. Insulating the walls by padding it with fiberglass batts, cellulose or foams to create a cavity in between the walls can prove to be very beneficial in reducing heating costs and improving air flow. Also, the floors of the house can be insulated to avoid heat gain from the ground.

INSTALL OR UNDERTAKE AIR CONDITIONING REPAIRS

Many times having an air conditioner or HVAC system can be prove to be very instrumental in solving your  heating problems but many times, we are still uncomfortable even with the presence of an air conditioner unit. This implies that there is need to employ the services of an air conditioner engineer to change the A.C filters after some weeks of heavy use, to improve air ventilation. Also, the location of the it conditionining unit can be very important in it’s efficiency. Ever heard of humid air being more  dense than hot air?, this can be used in determining the location of the air conditioner by placing it above the head level. This is because it will pump humid air into the room and this will displace the underlying layer of hot air.

IMPROVE THE HOUSE EXTERIOR FEATURES

Sometimes we are unaware that the needed change that will improve our air ventilation is not interior but exteriorly, sometimes too it could be a green solution. Planting a tree may not have immediate effects, but they can prove to be a long term panacea for unfavourable temperature and complementing the HVAC system. Also,taking advantage of colours can reduce the burden of the heat and AC company. Using colours that reflect light and avoiding black paints on the wall or on the roof will go a long way tokeep the house cool for less.

CUT DOWN ON ELECTRICITY USAGE

Many people have efficient HVAC system but still are stuck with the problem of hot houses. This is because they haven’t understood the contributions of electricity to heat. In heat conditions, you can revert to incandescent bulbs, unplug all appliances from socket when not in use. Also,reducing the use of appliances that can generate heat is unadvisable especially if they ate not positioned in places where the heat produced can diffuse outside. Read more.

UTILIZE THE WINDOWS

Outside HVAC systems and technological appliances, the windows is the natural regulator of ventilation in buildings. Taking maximum advantage of the opportunities they present can help in a long way to keep the house cool for less. Opening the windows can also allow sun rays into the room too, but by using awnings you can enjoy the cool breeze of nature without being worried about the sun.  Also, keeping the windows open at night is a very good way of maximizing resources to keel your home cool.

CONCLUSION

At the end of the day, having a being comfortable is what matters and this is unachievable without an efficient HVAC systemto keep the room cool enough for the pleasure of it’s occupants. This have proved to be daunting for so many but it is our belief that some of the tips shared with you can help you overcome your challenges.