Four Approaches to Get Your New Home in Austin Ready for Hot WeatherLong, scorching days are almost here, and you want to make sure your abode is prepared to handle the heat. If you have a new house or will be moving soon to Austin, you might not have yet contemplated how your abode will fare once hot weather is here.
You will certainly benefit by getting your new home ready for warm days, and there are several tasks you get started today that should assist to make the change in seasons an easy one. Below are 4 steps to get your new residence ready for summer in Austin.
Most people understand that windows and doors readily allow cool air to escape, if they are not suitably sealed around the edges. However, the problem could be larger than you believe, since around 33% of your home's cooled air can disappear through leakage in these vulnerable areas.
That is why you must take time to evaluate windows and doors to make sure they are satisfactorily sealed to protect from air loss. Weather-stripping needs to be inspected and replaced if it is hard, brittle or cracked. For spots where weather-stripping is tough to place, silicone caulk can offer protection against leaks.
Also, make sure to seal wide gaps with expanding foam. You can find it in easy-to-use spray cans, expanding foam can offer maximum barrier for wide-open places around doors and windows.
Your new house's A/C system will probably be heavily utilized over the summer months, so you want to be confident it is competent to handle the load placed upon it. That is why you will want to get in touch with a professional to perform a thorough system inspection and tune-up.
Specifically, you need to be sure that your A/C's heat-transferring areas, the evaporator and condenser, are well-cleaned. Dust, dirt and other bits can prevent an adequate transfer of heat from your home, which makes your system less effective and productive.
In addition, be sure that the air filters are changed several times over the course of the summer. Clean filters allow for better air flow and also avert stress on your system. In the end, the relatively small amount you invest in air filters will save you money in lessened energy costs and longer equipment lifespans.
Insulation is crucial for inhibiting heat from entering your abode and for allowing the inside to remain cool. You need to check out your attic and crawlspace, if applicable, to ensure these places are well-insulated.
Many heat and air companies offer free insulation inspections, so you should most likely schedule an appointment with a professional to obtain their suggestions.
Some people don't understand just how much heat an incandescent bulb can produce, but the fact is that only a little over 2% of the energy spent by a traditional bulb is in the form of light. That means a house filled with incandescent bulbs generates a fairly large amount of heat that must be overcome by an air conditioner amidst summer.
You can greatly reduce this heat load by replacing existing incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs. These solid-state devices convert the majority of the electrical energy to light and radiate very little heat relative to older lighting technologies. Not only can you conserve money on your electric bill, LED lights frequently will last for a long time and will reduce your need to frequently replace bulbs.
And, if you are planning for a move to Austin, A-1 Freeman Moving Group can assist to get you into that new residence that is now totally ready for the scorching temps. Click here to learn more.
