Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing &
Electric experts say homeowners can also save money on utility
bills by following some simple steps
TULSA,
Okla., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Quality
Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric, a leading HVAC,
plumbing and electric service company located in Glenpool, Oklahoma, says that during the dog
days of summer, when the season is at its peak, homeowners should
follow some simple tips to stay cool without melting their
wallets.
"This is the hottest part of the summer for most Americans, and
it can be difficult to keep your home cool without running up your
utility bills," said Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing &
Electric Vice President and co-owner Cassie
Pound. "There are some steps that homeowners can take to
help their air conditioning units cool more efficiently."
The dog days of summer typically refers to a period of
particularly hot and humid weather that occurs from late July
through mid-August. It's named after Sirius, known as the "dog
star," because it is part of the constellation Canis Major, which
is brighter in the Northern Hemisphere this time of year.
Quality President and co-owner Oscar
Pound said that his team often sees homeowners struggling to
keep the house cool when they are out on service calls.
"As HVAC experts, we know how hard your air conditioner has to
work this time of year," he said. "We want to help homeowners take
some of the pressure off without heating up their houses."
The Pounds offer the following tips to alleviate the heat
without breaking the bank:
- Keep the AC unit properly maintained. Oscar Pound says that, ideally, homeowners
should have their units serviced in the spring before the heat of
summer begins. But it's never too late to have a tune-up, so
homeowners should schedule one with their HVAC technician if they
have not had their annual inspection.
- Use fans to spread the air. Fans are cheaper to run than
the air conditioner. And, while they don't actually cool the air,
they can be used to spread the cool air more evenly throughout the
home.
- Use blackout curtains. Homeowners should keep their
shades drawn during the hottest part of the day to keep the sun
from heating up their homes. They can also invest in heavy-duty
curtains that block all light from entering a room. These drapes
can also be used in the winter to keep the cold air at bay.
- Save the cooking until dusk. Not using the stove during
the hottest part of the day keeps the air conditioner from having
to work harder to overcome the heat it emits. Plan no-cook meals,
use an outdoor grill or wait until the sun has begun to set before
firing up the oven.
- Stay hydrated. Drinking a cold glass of water is not
only beneficial to a person's overall health, it can also help
people stay cool.
- Invest in a smart thermostat. The Pounds say that a
programmable or smart thermostat can help homeowners stay cool
while they are home and save money while they are away. ENERGY
STARĀ® estimates that homeowners can save an average of $50 a year on utility bills by using a smart
thermostat.
"The cooler days of fall are just on the horizon, but we have to
get through the heat of August first," Cassie Pound said. "With these suggestions,
homeowners can assist their AC units in keeping their homes and
families more comfortable."
For more information about Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing
& Electric, please visit https://quality-hc.com/.
About Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing &
Electric
Quality Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has provided
the residents of the Glenpool and
Tulsa, Oklahoma communities with
professional heating, cooling, plumbing and electric services since
2014. This locally owned and operated company offers friendly and
experienced technicians, industry-leading products and professional
residential systems service. Quality's employees are also actively
involved in their community and committed to those in need. Every
month, the company gives back to the community through donations
and volunteer work. For more information about Quality Heating,
Cooling, Plumbing & Electric visit
https://quality-hc.com/ or call (918) 518-5900.
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