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improving family comfort in the homeSummer is just a couple months away, and while you might be looking forward to those warmer days ahead, part of you might also be dreading them. If throughout the summer your home becomes stuffy and uncomfortable, you’re probably preparing yourself for several months of sitting by a floor fan and taking frequent cold showers! However, there are few things you can do this spring to help improve your and your family’s comfort this coming summer.

Improving Your Family’s Comfort Levels in Your Home

Don’t dread the hot months coming, get ready to embrace them! Here in northeast Ohio, we can be somewhat limited in regards to nicer weather, as our winters can feel like they last forever with snow falling well into April. So, get your home prepared now and your family will stay comfortable, happy, and enjoying their summer.

Here are the top 5 tips to improve your family’s comfort:

  • Schedule a maintenance check on your air conditioning unit. Seasonal tune-ups of your air conditioning unit will ensure that all the components are in good working order, and can also help improve its efficiency. An air conditioning unit running on peak efficiency can use up to 20% less energy and will last much longer, saving you money while increasing your family’s comfort.
  • Change the furnace air filter. A dirty furnace filter doesn’t allow air to flow properly throughout your home, plus your system will have to work that much harder to keep your family cool and comfortable. When airflow is restricted, you can also run into problems and need expensive repairs. Or, your system can fail altogether, and on a summer day when the temperatures reach into the 90s, you definitely don’t want your air conditioning to be on the fritz.
  • Set the fan mode on your thermostat to the “on” position. Keeping the fan active on your thermostat will help promote air flow throughout the home. Plus, as an added bonus, allowing the fan to run increases your home’s air filtration, which can improve overall indoor air quality.
  • Keep your registers open. If you think closing off the vents in the rooms you aren’t using will help keep the rooms you spend more time in cooler, think again. Leave the registers open at least a little bit in every room, as this will allow air to flow properly and limit the amount of wear and tear on your system.
  • Check the humidity levels. Comfortable humidity levels in the home are generally between 30 and 50%. Make sure the humidifier is adjusted as the seasons change, as excessive humidity is well-known to cause discomfort, even if your home is cooler. Decreasing the humidity actually will allow you to turn down your air conditioning, too, which can save you money on your energy bills.

Do you need annual maintenance on your air conditioning unit this spring? If you’re in the Cleveland area, contact us or give us a call at 216-663-6462.