{"id":445,"date":"2020-08-17T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-18T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.picturerockscooling.com\/blog\/?p=445"},"modified":"2020-08-13T14:03:31","modified_gmt":"2020-08-13T21:03:31","slug":"couple-ways-upgrade-ac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.picturerockscooling.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/couple-ways-upgrade-ac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"A Couple Ways to Upgrade Your AC System"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You\u2019ve been tussling with your air conditioner all summer. It\u2019s not that your air conditioner is necessarily failing <\/em>on you, but it\u2019s definitely not providing you with the service you\u2019re used to. You don\u2019t know what\u2019s up. You\u2019re even to the point where you\u2019re debating if it\u2019s time for you to call it quits with your current air conditioning system and upgrade to a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re concerned about your HVAC system in Red Rock, AZ<\/a>, then you\u2019re in the right place. We\u2019ve compiled a short list of some of the best tips to keep your air conditioner in great shape. You don\u2019t always need a complete system overhaul. There are some simple ways to upgrade your air conditioner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Some Helpful AC Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some simple things that you can do to help out your HVAC system this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Increase Your Thermostat Setting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We know that it seems counter intuitive to increase your thermostat setting in the summer. After all, you\u2019re hot\u2014you want the thermostat setting as low as possible, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, not really. The thing about your thermostat setting is that it\u2019s the goal post for your air conditioner. If you set your thermostat to a chilly temperature, it\u2019s going to make your AC work longer and harder to achieve this temperature\u2014never faster. The other thing is that you probably don\u2019t really<\/em> want to sit in a home that\u2019s 60\u00b0 no matter how hot the day is. You can save yourself time, energy, and money by choosing a temperature that\u2019s a touch milder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Upgrade Your Thermostat<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve had the same thermostat in your home for years, then it\u2019s time for you to call us for the work that you need. We have units like smart and Wi-Fi thermostats on the market now. They\u2019re made with efficiency and comfort in mind. They\u2019re going to work diligently to keep you as comfortable as possible and to save you money in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Get Lighting Involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Do you use your home\u2019s lighting to your advantage? There are so many homeowners out there that allow their home\u2019s natural lighting to become their enemy. If you want to cool off quickly or more effectively, you\u2019re going to need to close those blinds. Limit the amount of natural light that\u2019s shining into your home during the day. It will help you cool off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.\u00a0Seal Up Your Home<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s your insulation like? If you\u2019ve got limitless leaks and gaps in your home, then you\u2019re ruining your cooling. Call us for help pinpointing your home\u2019s weaknesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.\u00a0Consider Your IAQ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Get your indoor air quality into the mix. Your indoor air quality does effect how you cool your home. If you need a little help getting your air conditioning to a comfortable place, you might want to call in your IAQ experts for backup. This means that you should consider systems and services like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n