Summer is a great time for exploring the beautiful Northwest and for many individuals and families, it means planning vacations. Whether you’re looking to head out for a weekend getaway, or you’re planning for a longer time away to adventure in a new place, don’t forget about your air conditioning system as you make your trip to-do list. Wondering what you should do with it while you’re gone? Keep reading for tips.
Should the AC unit be on or off?
If you plan to be gone for just a short time, it’s usually okay to leave the cooling system on. However, keep it set to a higher temperature. This helps keep humidity controlled and keeps the air from becoming stagnant. If you plan to be away for a longer period, we recommend turning off the system completely, so you don’t use excess energy.
If you plan to keep pets in your home while you’re away, this will factor into how you plan to use the air conditioning. Your pets should always be in a safe, comfortable, and cool environment! So, check the weather forecast and see if the temperatures are expected to increase. If they are, keep the system programmed at a cozy temperature with the curtains or blinds closed. Minimizing sunlight coming from windows and doors will also help keep things cooler inside.
Install a Programmable Thermostat
A programmable thermostat is one of the best ways to conserve energy while you’re away from home. You can use it to program your cooling system to turn on a day before you get home from vacation, so the space can adjust to your desired temperature. Then, when you walk in from your long flight or road trip, you’ll instantly be welcomed by a cooled space inviting you to settle back into your regular life rhythms.
Keep the Unit Maintained
Your air conditioning is in charge of keeping you, your family, and guests cool this summer. When you rely on it to keep the outside temperatures at bay, it’s important to ensure you keep it in peak operating condition. The best way to do that is to stay on top of professional preventative maintenance. At this appointment, our team of experienced, licensed technicians will run an energy efficiency check, make sure all internal mechanisms and components are working together as they should, and change or clean air filters. We will look closely for anything that might be out of place or worn down and let you know what repairs or adjustments need to be made. If we notice anything, we’ll work with you to repair it as quickly as possible so you can have reliable cooling for the rest of the summer season. Our goal is to help you stay comfortable no matter how hot or cold it is outside!
Ready to contact our team to schedule your repair, tune-up, or to get a quote on a new cooling system? Call us today and get everything ready to go before you head out on your summer adventure – we’re standing by to help and look forward to working with you.