Keep Your Tucson Home Comfortable in all Seasons
Most homeowners have two goals when it comes to the temperature of the air that surrounds them in their homes. The primary goal is to feel warm in the winter and cool in the summer. The secondary goal is to do so as inexpensively as possible. There are practical ways to do just that. For example:
Tucson Cooling and Heating Tips
- Keep the thermostat at a moderate temperature that is warm enough in the winter and cool enough in the summer
- Every month either clean or change to a new furnace filter; change more frequently if necessary
- Do not place furniture in front of the heat registers or radiators; do not cover the heat source with carpets or drapes
- Clean the registers and radiators whenever necessary.
- Bleed hot-water radiators two times during the heating season to release trapped air; you may do well to call a professional for this job
- Put radiator reflectors between the radiators and the walls; make certain they are heat resistant
- If your exhaust fans in the bathroom and kitchen are older, think about purchasing new, high-efficiency models
- Run exhaust fans for no more than 20 minutes after showering or cooking dinner
- In the wintertime keep drapes and shades on windows that face south open during the day and closed during the night; this allows the sunlight to heat the home during the day and keeps the cold out during the night
- In the summertime, keep draperies and shades closed during the day; this prevents the sunlight from heating the inside of the house
Save Money with These Tips
- With our heat, Tucson air conditioning is one thing many consider a necessity. Do your research when purchasing a new heating and air conditioning system; consult a knowledgeable contractor about the best models; compare energy ratings to compare energy consumption
- Select energy-efficient products
- Select a high Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rated furnace. The lowest allowable rating is 78% AFUE; some ENERGY STAR models are available that have a 90% AFUE.
- Choose an air conditioner with a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER); minimal requirement is 13 SEER for a central air conditioning system; ENERGY STAR models are rated at 14 SEER or higher.
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