Preparing Your Home for Summer

You've Probably Been Ready for Summer Since January, but What About Your House? Here are Some Tips to Get Your Home Prepped and Ready for the Warm Weather.

Changing your ceiling fan's direction is a simple way to cool off your house. During the summer months, your ceiling fan's blades should be moving in a counter-clockwise fashion to better circulate cool air. Locate the switch around your light fixture to change the blade's movement.




Heavy curtains and/or blinds can be used to deter heat-carrying sunlight from entering your home. Keep blinds and curtains shut during the hottest part of the day, especially in the rooms of your house that the sun shines directly into.






Heat has a tendency to rise so it's no surprise that your attic is one of the hottest parts of your home, Installing an attic fan or vent will help to counteract the heat. Adding a solar powered attic fan adds to the energy savings.






Regularly check your dryer vent for blockage so that hot air is not blowing back into your home.

Switch out incandescent bulbs for compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL), which will help save energy and put off lest heat.












Use the bathroom exhaust fan when you shower so that the steam and humidity don't flow throughout the house.







Have your air conditioning unit checked by a professional. An AC's filters, coils, and fins require regular maintenance for the unit to function effectively and efficiently. You should also regularly replace the filter or filters (every 60-90 days)





Check and replace all weather stripping on your home as needed- Weather stripping helps seal gaps around doors and windows, saving you 10-15% on your electric bill. Check your doors to make sure the weather stripping is intact and providing a good seal around the door. Check windows to make sure there is no cracking, splitting, or peeling of the seals.

Hire a professional to conduct an energy audit on your home to help you understand your home's energy use. This will help you determine how much energy your home uses, where your home is losing energy, and which problem areas and fixes you should prioritize to make your home more efficient and comfortable.







Have roof flashing, caulking, and shingles inspected and repaired, as needed, in preparation for the storms to come.

Clean your gutters and downspouts





Taking these, mostly simple, steps will help you save money on your electric bill while staying comfortable in your home throughout the summer, the best part is, they don't require much investment.