4 Ways to Get Your New Home in Little Rock Prepared for SummerLong, hot days are just around the corner, and you want to make sure your home is ready to handle the heat. If you have a new house or will be moving soon to Little Rock, you may not have yet thought about how your residence will manage over the summer.
You will definitely benefit by getting your new home ready for warm weather, and there are several things you start on today that should help to make the transition an easy one. Continue reading for four ideas to get your new abode ready for summer in Little Rock.
Many people grasp that windows and doors readily enable cool air to escape, if they are not well sealed at the edges. But, the problem might be larger than you think, since around one-third of your abode's cooled air can disappear through leakage in these exposed areas.
That's why you should take a moment to evaluate windows and doors to be sure they are satisfactorily sealed against air loss. Weather-stripping needs to be examined and replaced if it is hard, brittle or cracked. For spots where weather-stripping is hard to install, silicone caulk will help with protection against leaks.
Also, be sure to seal larger gaps with expanding foam. Available in easy-to-use spray cans, expanding foam can provide the most barrier for wide-open places around doors and windows.
Your new house's air conditioning system will most likely be heavily utilized during the hot weather, so you should be sure it is able to withstand the load placed upon it. That's why you should contact a professional to perform a thorough system inspection and tune-up.
Specifically, you should be sure that your air conditioner's heat-transferring parts, the evaporator and condenser, are very clean. Dust, dirt and other fragments can block an effective transfer of heat from your residence, which makes your system less effective and efficient.
Also, make sure that all of the air filters are changed regularly over the course of the summer. Clean filters support better air flow and also limit stress on your system. In the end, the relatively small amount you spend on air filters will save you money in decreased energy costs and longer equipment lifespans.
Insulation is vital for inhibiting heat from entering your abode and for trapping the cool air inside. You need to inspect your attic and crawlspace, if applicable, to be sure these spots are well-insulated.
Many heat and air companies provide no-cost insulation inspections, so you should schedule an appointment with a professional to hear their recommendation.
Some people do not comprehend just how much heat an incandescent bulb produces, but the truth is that only a little over two percent of the energy spent by a traditional bulb is in the form of light. That translates to a residence filled with incandescent bulbs generates a fairly large amount of heat that must be overcome by an air conditioner over summer.
You can greatly diminish this heat load by replacing current incandescent bulbs with LED bulbs. These solid-state devices turn much of the electrical energy to light and discharge very little heat relative to older bulbs. Not only can you conserve money on your electric bill, LED lights often will last for a long time and will decrease your need to frequently replace bulbs.
And, if you are planning for a move to Little Rock, A-1 Freeman Moving Group can help get you into that new residence that is now totally ready for the summer. Click here to learn more.
