You know that it can get hot in Orlando. Keeping you, your children, and your house cool during the summer is a priority. The heat index can be as high as 100 degrees. Miles, from Kid Friendly Orlando, has some tips on how to keep your house cool. Check out a few summer tips that will make a huge difference.
Keep the Air Moving
A cool breeze is always welcome on a hot day. In summer, the wind feels good because of the air’s thermal effect. You can recreate the wind chill effect of a breeze by using forced air.
Ceiling fans are the best option, but portable fans work almost as well. Simple fans can reduce a room’s temperature from 80 degrees to 75 degrees while using minimal electricity. This can help your air conditioner cool your house more efficiently.
Replace your air filter.
To protect your air conditioner from dirt and debris, it uses a paper or fiberglass filter at the air intake. This filter keeps your system working smoothly until it becomes clogged.
Most home air filters should be cleaned or replaced every 2 to 3 months. Check your filter if it’s been more than three months. Clogged filters can strain your system, and dirt could pass through the filter and clog your coils. These two things will prevent your home from being as cool as it can be.
Replace your air filter if necessary.
Dress Properly
You should be prepared for the weather in Orlando. You will not be sympathized with if you wear blue jeans while complaining about the heat.
Dressing formally at work is not the norm at home. Flip-flops and shorts are acceptable. Florida is all about wearing as little clothing as possible. This will allow you to breathe and make the room cooler.
Shut out the Sun
No one wants to be in a darkened room. However, sunlight increases the temperature of your home. Blinds and curtains can keep solar energy from entering your home.
You can make a big difference by covering every window in your house, but you should pay special attention to the windows on the west side. The rays of the sun will be the strongest during the hottest time of the day.
Use foil to cover the window instead. This is the most tacky thing you can do for your home, and if you have double-paned windows, you could even damage them.
How To Identify Heat Sources
Some of the heat that you feel in your house is generated by the electrical devices and appliances. You and your electrical appliances are responsible for some of the heat in your home. The more you can eliminate from this source, the better.
Start with the oven. Why not grill your food instead of heating your home in the summer? You may be surprised by how much heat the 2000-watt heating element in your oven produces.
But it goes beyond the stove. Check all of your electronic devices. Do you leave the TV on even when you’re not using it? This produces heat. Does your child have all the lights on that produce heat in the house? The lights in your home may be heating up because they use electricity.
Unplug all devices when not in use. Even when they are turned off, most devices still consume electricity. Unplugging these devices will reduce heat, and you can save money on your electric bill.
Get Out Of The House
If you can’t beat the heat, it is best to leave your house.
You are the main source of heat for your home. Getting out of your house will relieve some stress on your HVAC system. You can also benefit from it.
Orlando is hot, but there are many ways to beat it. Kid Friendly Orlando is dedicated to helping you do that.
What can you do to keep cool? Visit the Orlando Science Center, which is air-conditioned and has many splash pads for your children. Or take them to the beach. You are only one hour from the world-class beaches of Florida.