Save Money on Your Arizona Air Conditioner by Preventing Heat Gain

Over 50% of the heat gain into your home comes through your windows. Are you doing what you can to stop the heat?

The more heat that enters your home, the harder your Arizona air conditioner has to work to keep you cool this summer. By preventing heat gain, you can stay comfortable while saving money on your Arizona air conditioning bill.

Heat gain comes from a number of areas including walls, doors, ceilings and most importantly windows. Windows account for almost 50% of the heat gain that your home experiences each year. Many seek to combat this heat gain by installing new specially designed windows, however these are expensive and take a number years to recover the investment. Here are five ways you can stick with the windows you have while fighting heat gain.

• Check your windows for cracks or issues with caulking. Fix or replace if necessary.
• Install shade screens on windows and regularly inspect them for rips or tears.
• Use trees and shrubs to provide shade for your house. Deciduous trees are a popular choice because they provide shade during the summer, and shed their leaves during the winder for more sunlight.
• Use reflective window films to block out the sun. When buying these films, look for a heat gain coefficient of .40 or less.
• Install awnings over the windows.

By following these easy steps, you can stay cool for less without having to overwork your Arizona air conditioner.

To find out more about saving money on your Arizona air conditioning, call Air Conditioning by Jay at 602-266-3678. You can also visit our website at http://acbyj.com/.