{"id":1573,"date":"2022-08-08T11:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T15:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/?p=1573"},"modified":"2022-08-02T12:03:41","modified_gmt":"2022-08-02T16:03:41","slug":"how-best-to-treat-your-ac-in-a-heatwave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/how-best-to-treat-your-ac-in-a-heatwave\/","title":{"rendered":"How Best to Treat Your AC in a Heatwave"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"HVAC-vent\"While many people love the warm weather and appreciate a break from the cold, a true heatwave is always brutal. Sometimes, it gets so hot you can\u2019t even stand being outside for more than a few minutes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

At times like these, everyone appreciates air conditioning more than ever. However, it\u2019s often over-used and sometimes neglected. Take action now to prevent overworking your AC, and reduce both the stress and the cost of air conditioning repair<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep the Thermostat Higher<\/h2>\n

When the extreme heat hits, it\u2019s always tempting to run the AC at the lowest temperature possible. Unfortunately, this puts significant strain on the system–turning the temperature down too low actually causes your cooling system to run longer, it doesn’t cool your home down any faster<\/em>. Compromise by leaving the thermostat a little higher. 75-78 degrees is ideal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep Extra Heat Out<\/span><\/h2>\n

As much as you can, take advantage of natural shade. Close all blinds and shades and block as much sun from entering the house as possible. This keeps things cooler naturally, reducing the need for extra air conditioning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Use Fans<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you have a ceiling fan, keep it on as much as possible during a heat wave. Floor fans work as well – the point is to keep you as cool as possible. Fans don\u2019t cool the air like many think, but they help you feel\u00a0<\/em>cooler! They the perspiration on your skin which helps you stay cooler, meaning you can turn your AC thermostat up a couple of degrees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Reduce Appliance Use<\/span><\/h2>\n

Hot appliances like ovens, stovetops, and microwaves heat your home as well as your food! On particularly hot days, it\u2019s best to not use these appliances at all. If you must use them, try waiting for it to cool down in the evening.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maintain Your AC<\/span><\/h2>\n

To avoid expensive air conditioning repair, it\u2019s best to maintain your AC regularly. This means changing the air filter as required and scheduling maintenance in the spring, before the heat hits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If it wasn\u2019t done in the spring, don\u2019t hesitate. It\u2019s never too late because it\u2019s better to prevent damage than to have it fixed. Robbins Heating and Air Conditioning is here whenever you do need air conditioning repair in Colorado Springs, CO!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Upgrade Your System\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Like anything, your AC unit wears down over time. As it becomes less powerful and efficient, it starts taking longer to cool your home. If your AC is older than ten years or so, it\u2019s probably time for an upgrade. You\u2019ll notice the difference right away.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take Care of Your AC<\/span><\/h2>\n

Your air conditioning is there for you even in the most intense heatwave. If you treat it right all the time and do your part to preserve it, it\u2019ll stay at maximum performance when you need it most. <\/span><\/p>\n

For all your AC needs, Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning serves Colorado Springs and the surrounding area. Contact us today<\/a>!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Take action now to prevent overworking your AC later. Here’s how!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[70],"tags":[130],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1573"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1573"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1573\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1576,"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1573\/revisions\/1576"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1573"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1573"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.robbinsheating.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1573"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}