5 Ways to Keep Your Home Office Cool in the Summer
Stay Cool and Productive: Top 5 Tips for Keeping Your Home Office Comfortable During Summer Heatwaves
Roseville, United States - May 1, 2023 / Economy Heating & Air /
Global warming has resulted in hotter summers. This year will likely be warmer than the last, which means you need to gear up to beat the heat in your home office accordingly.
While most people rely on their air conditioner to keep them cool, you can’t always keep it running 24/7. Running it continuously without breaks can result in system issues and skyrocketing energy bills.
In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to keep your home office cool without relying too much on the AC. After all, limiting your power consumption is a priority, but keeping your workspace cool is also important.
Close the Blinds
Open windows are great during pleasant, breezy days. However, on hot summer days, they serve as a gateway for heat to permeate your home. As the sun’s rays hit the glass, heat seeps through by conduction.
If you want to remain cool inside the house, you need to block the heat from getting through to the room. Blinds can help you do that. It stops the sun's rays in its tracks, so while it will still reach the glass, it won't go any further than that.
Yes, a little sunlight is good for you, especially in the early morning. However, the moment you feel the office starting to warm up, close the blinds.
Promote Air Circulation With a Fan.
Installing a fan is the cheapest and easiest way to increase air circulation in a room. Air circulation ensures that the room temperature stays cool.
You have two types of fans to choose from -- ceiling or pedestal. The former requires some technical knowledge to install, while the latter is plug-and-use.
Do a little research before you buy a fan. You need to consider the square footage of the room to determine how big a fan you need. We recommend you get a fan with a diameter in the range of 36 to 44 inches for a workspace of 225 sq. feet or less. For bigger rooms, you will need a bigger fan.
Fans generally spin clockwise, but some have the option to spin counterclockwise. The latter is a better option for hot summer days since the fan sucks up hot air and recirculates it as a cool breeze. The former simply forces warm air from the ceiling down to the room, resulting in a warm breeze and defeating the entire purpose of keeping the space cool.
Open the Windows at Night
Summer evenings are much breezier than the day. As such, it’s a good idea to keep the windows in your office open if you plan on working through the night. The cross-breeze from the window allows the air to circulate, leaving the room feeling cooler.
Make sure that the weather outside is pleasant before you open the window. Otherwise, you will end up letting the hot air in, making your office warmer.
Turn off Objects That Produce a Lot of Heat
You want to reduce the heat generated from objects inside the office, allowing the room to stay cool. For instance, with the blinds closed, you are more likely to rely on turning the lights on. Since it can’t be helped, just sure you use LED bulbs since incandescent options are outdated and produce a lot more heat.
You also want to turn off any appliance that you won’t be using as they generate unnecessary heat.
Make Sure Your AC Is Running Efficiently
For the limited time during the day when you have your air conditioner turned on, you want to make sure it functions well. Otherwise, you will end up racking up your energy bill for no reason without maximizing the cooling effects of your AC.
With summer right around the corner, make sure you get air conditioning service from a provider you trust, so you know your cooling system works fine when the heat arrives.
Book an Appointment With an HVAC Expert Today!
With the temperature rising, there is no better time than now to seek air conditioning repair and maintenance for your office. The last thing you want is for your AC to break down while you’re working in the middle of a sweltering hot day.
Book an appointment online with our conditioning experts at Economy Heating & Air to find out more about our services. Homeowners in Sacramento, CA, may also reach us at 916-410-8477 while residents of Nashville, TN can get in touch with us at 916-410-8477
Contact Information:
Economy Heating & Air
1750 Vernon St # 3
Roseville, CA 95678
United States
Terry Deal
(916) 410-8477
https://economyheatandair.com/
