There are several factors that you need to keep in mind when trying to keep your air conditioning system cool and working efficiently this Summer.

We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning would like to share these factors with you to keep your air conditioning system working efficiently.

Tips to Keep the Heat Out.

• Keep the Sun Out Windows can be the largest contributors to your heat gain. When the sun shines directly into the house, it usually brings a lot of heat, too, unless you have good energy efficient windows. Solar screens on the outside of the window are great for keeping heat out. You might also consider some temporary shading for the east- and west-facing windows on those superhot days

Seal Air Leaks

Most of the standard energy-saving advice tells you to caulk your windows and weather-strip your doors. There are however other areas that could cause bigger leaks, like, say, crawl space vents that open into conditioned space or a hole in the kitchen ceiling that acts as a refrigerator vent. Look around in your attic, crawl space, or basement, and to find additional areas that may leak.

Surface Temperature Reductions

Some parts of your home may be hotter than others. For example, you may have a bonus room that’s rarely comfortable. Attic knee walls with ineffective insulation are often the culprit there. Get the insulation in the cavities and put sheathing on the attic side of the knee walls.

We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning have been selling, installing, and servicing central air conditioning systems in the Mobile and Baldwin County areas since 1997. We offer expert technical service at affordable prices. We are open 7 days a week 365 day a year. Please call us at 251 272-5900 if we can help. Also, please visit our website at www.callaction.net to meet our team and learn more about the services we offer.