Things to Install in Your Home for the Summer Heat

May 10, 2018

What things should you install in your home for the summer heat?

Air conditioners
Programmable thermostat
Ceiling fan
Sun Blockers

You probably dread the summer heat and try not to go out when the temperatures are scorching outside your home. While you cannot control the temperature or the weather outside, there are power tools in the Philippines which you can utilize to install electrical tools and equipment that will keep the temperature inside your house at a tolerable level.

There are a wide variety of things and appliances to choose from to curb the summer heat that is available on the market today. You don’t have to settle with just stewing in the heat of your home during the summer months—here is a list of the essential appliances and things you should install in your home for you to cope with the summer heat!

Air Conditioner

Almost everybody probably looks forward to the air conditioner the moment they reach their home or office. Today, there are a lot of different kinds and types of air conditioner units suitable for most kinds of rooms and homes.

Air conditioning units today are highly efficient and are more reliable, giving you your money’s worth. Setting the temperature of your air conditioner at 78 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer months is optimal to keep cool and still save on costs.

Setting the thermostat at 80 degrees can save you 10 to 15 percent on your energy costs and raising it up to 85 degrees can then save you up to 35 to 55 percent. Keeping the thermostat of your air conditioner to 85 or 90 degrees when you leave your home for more than an hour makes it easier to cool down when you return. Resetting the thermostat to your preferred temperature upon your return will only then take 15 minutes. Your air conditioning system actually uses less energy during this cool-down period than if you had left it running at a lower setting while you are out.

Programmable Thermostat

A thermostat that can be programmed can let you set a temperature throughout the different times of the day. This way, your air-conditioning only works when you are at home which keeps you cool and saves you money at the same time.

These programmable thermostat models can be found at $30 for the least expensive models. It lets you set four cycles that can be repeated every day unless you manually override it. Higher-priced models that cost upwards of $50 can even allow you to create your own settings for every weekday and each weekend day.

A programmable thermostat system comes with their own complete instructions which make them very easy to install. If you already have a thermostat control system already installed in your home, you can just remove the old one by unscrewing the wire leads that are attached to the terminal on the back. You can then attach those wires to the terminals in your new thermostat model. AA batteries can even maintain your preferred settings should the power go off.

Ceiling Fan

A ceiling fan can make your room feel 4 to 6 degrees cooler while only costing you two to five cents per hour to operate. A ceiling fan can even work well in tandem with an air conditioner because the air conditioner can give out drier air because of its dehumidifying action which the fan can then move around.

You can install a ceiling fan in rooms that you use frequently. Set it to spin counterclockwise in the summer and save the most money by running the fan only when you are in the room. A good addition to install along with your ceiling fan is a motion detector. They will only cost you around $20 and it can turn the fan on when you enter a room and off when the room is empty.

Sun Blockers

Sunlight represents as much as 20 percent of the summer heat that enters your home. You can install something to block the sunlight such as blinds or curtains in rooms that are directly in front of sunlight and draw heat in during daylight hours. A well-insulated house with the shades drawn will only gain one degree per hour even when the temperature outdoors exceeds 85 degrees.

You should also pay extra attention to rooms that are facing west, especially late in the day. Consider installing different kinds of blinds and shades such as roller shades, insulated curtains, Venetian-type micro blinds, and reflective curtains. For exterior options, you can plant shade trees or install awnings.

Key Takeaway

These months can be the hottest in the year, and it is only going to keep getting hotter every year. You don’t need to pay a fortune to stay cool in the summer because the technology used to cool us down keeps getting better and cheaper.

Keep you and your family safe and comfortable this hot season. Don’t skimp out on the things that are going to make you happy this summer!