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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nWhen a heatwave is in the forecast, many homeowners want to know what they can do to not just stay comfortable, but to stay safe in their homes. It\u2019s also important to know how to set your thermostat during extreme heat. Let\u2019s go over 3 tips for how to stay safe and comfortable during record-high temperatures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
1. Adjust Your Thermostat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s important to know what temperature you should set your thermostat at during a heatwave. Setting it in the 60s or even the low 70s isn\u2019t always feasible when outside temperatures skyrocket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Overall, an AC system can achieve a maximum 20-degree difference between the outside air and the inside air. So when it\u2019s 80\u00b0 F outside, your AC shouldn\u2019t have a problem reaching 70\u00b0 F. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, if it\u2019s 90\u00b0 F outside, expecting your air conditioner to easily reach 70\u00b0 F is unreasonable. When you set your thermostat too low, it can overwork the system, resulting in decreased performance and a potential interruption in service. And that\u2019s something you don\u2019t want to experience during a heatwave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s recommended that you set your AC at 78\u00b0F during extreme heat. Or, just try and raise the thermostat to the highest temperature that your family finds comfortable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Use Other Methods to Keep Your Home Cool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are other ways to make your home feel cooler that aren\u2019t reliant on the temperature on the thermostat. If your home has ceiling fans, be sure to utilize them. Make sure they\u2019re set counterclockwise to help create a downdraft which creates that direct, cooling breeze. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And although portable fans don\u2019t decrease the temperature, they\u2019ll help make you feel cooler by increasing the airflow in your home. Be sure to keep your window shades and curtains drawn during a heatwave, especially in rooms that receive direct sunlight.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you have central AC, you can also keep your home\u2019s interior doors open to generate good airflow. But it\u2019s better to close the door to a room that\u2019s particularly sunny or has a lot of windows since that room generates a lot of heat. If you have a mini split system, you can cool just 1-2 rooms that you spend the most time in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Schedule AC Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s never too late in the season to schedule a tune-up for your AC. If your AC hasn\u2019t had maintenance in a while and the forecast calls for extended high temperatures, give us a call. Regular maintenance is the absolute best way to avoid AC repair<\/a> and help your AC work at peak performance and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also gives us a chance to catch any potential minor problems before they become major headaches down the road. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We hope these tips will help you keep cool during the next period of extended high temperatures!<\/p>\n\n\n\n