June 19, 2008

Save Energy, Stay Cool

Last month I discussed a quick and easy way to keep cool and save energy by using an oscillatingor portable fan. 

For June, here’s another tip to help you keep cool without cranking on the AC so much in the summer time. And just in case you think we’re well into summertime we got until June 21st before it’s official. 

This tip isn’t some task you can start performing on a daily basis. It’s more of a idea that would really help as you decide how and what to invest in in terms of your home. 

Think, insulation. 

  • Siding is insulated. Is your home properly insulated with the best material for keeping heat out?
  • Attics, crawl spaces, floors. Do they have the best siding available in them? Most homes will use the “pink stuff” rolled out in these areas but is it the best? With advents in insulation such as spray on foam you could be getting better energy values from newer products. 
  • Insulated windows. Are your windows equipped with thermal glass that slows down heat infiltration as much as possible? Low-e, double glazed windows, with a good spacer system, foam filling, and even the use of vinyl over wood can cut down on how much heat is coming into your home everyday. 
So think insulation. It’s not just going to keep you warm in the winter but it will greatly reduce the amount of heat coming into your home this summer. 
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May 12, 2008

Quick Tip for May- Stay Cool

Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. You may be enjoying the mild, keep-your-windows open weather we’ve been having lately but if you’ve lived through an Atlanta summer, you know it’s gonna get HOT. And if you’re really looking to stay cool, here’s a quick tip to help fight those humid Atlanta summers.

While it’s still early spring, there are some easy things you can do now to to help keep your home cooler, fight back against rising energy costs, and lower your AC bill.

Here’s one quick tip to help you stay cool-

Turn off the AC and turn on…

A portable fan!

While you’re hanging out in one room for a while, to watch TV, grab a cup of coffee and read a book, or work on your blog, grab a little fan and prop it up near by.

Or just turn on the ceiling fan for a little while. In either case, if you can reduce the amount of energy used by AC units, which not only consume high rates of energy but emit a lot of C02 gases.

So there’s a quick little way to cut down on using up a ton of energy this summer and stay cool. We encourage you to open your windows too but if you can’t get them open, we’ll be glad to help there too!

For more tips, stay tuned here or contact us at AtlantaWindows.com

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