Everyone seems to be so excited about the summer season. Well, who wouldn’t? It’s the time of the year when almost everyone plans their beach vacation. Beach resorts are getting fully booked, and famous tourist destinations are jam-packed with people from all over the country and the world. 

 

In fact, you might have already prepared an itinerary as early as January. Your cute bikinis and swimming attire are ready. You are also ready to enjoy the beautiful beach scenery while holding a glass of Pina Colada and get that perfect body tan. 

 

However, while waiting for the summer months to come, you might have noticed how the temperature, with each passing day, gets a little too hot to handle. How much more will the temperature rise during the summer? You better think of a backup plan. 

 

 

When the intense scorching heat of the sun gets in your way of enjoying, you might just want to get cozy and spend the sunny days snuggled in your comfortable and cool four-cornered condo space. If you’re considering this as your plan B, you better ensure your condo can also handle the summer heat. 

 

Yes, condos and other living spaces always need to be checked to see if they can still efficiently provide you with the protection they originally intended to do. If you think you’re not ready to spend the summer basking under the sun’s heat, your condo might be facing the same problem. 

 

Generally speaking, the summer season might spike up your normal electricity consumption, especially since we’re living in the warmer region of the earth. Air conditioning units account for up to 70% of your electric bill. If your condo is not ready for the season, you might end up spending all your hard-earned money on electricity bills alone. 

 

We’re here to help you prevent that from happening. So, here are some easy tips you can try to ensure your condo experience during the summer months remains at an optimal level.

 

 1. Get your AC cleaned and conditioned

Have you ever bothered checking if your air conditioner needs to be cleaned since it was installed years ago? Well, there’s nothing more horrifying than seeing how dirty your air conditioner is and knowing that you’ve been inhaling dirty air for quite some time now. 

 

Go call an expert or your condo maintenance personnel to check your AC even months before the summer season. It’s better to have it done early because you might have AC problems you don’t know about that needs immediate attention. Please have it repaired as soon as possible to avoid the problem getting worse, or else you’ll be spending the summer sweating your pits off. 

 

 

Also, do know that air conditioners efficiently cool and properly filter air when they are maintained. So regularly check your filters and immediately report problems to AC technicians for optimal air conditioning experience. 

 

2. Keep your Curtains closed during the Day

You may have been doing this for a long time, especially when the sun starts to creep through your windows and glass doors in the mornings. However, a much better way to maintain the coolness of your indoor surroundings is to cover your windows proactively instead of reactively. 

 

Don’t wait for the sun’s direct rays to hit your home before closing your curtains. This will result in you having a hot and uncomfortable condo after going home from work. Also, if you’re staying at home, it can cause your AC to work double time. So, you may have to think ahead and cover your windows in the evening before going to sleep to avoid forgetting them in the morning. 

 

However, you might say that the morning sun is beneficial for getting your daily dose of vitamin D and for your plants to do their photosynthesis. It is. A little sunlight won’t hurt. 

 

But we know that you know that there is a certain time in the morning before the sun gets a little too hot for your skin, so make sure only to expose yourself and your plants to the morning sun in a limited amount of time. After that, you can close the curtains and enjoy the rest of your day. 

 

3. Power down your appliance use

Have you noticed how some appliances instantly heat up after a certain amount of time being used? For sure, you own a few of them, such as a television, a washing machine, a stove, and a computer. Heavy usage of these appliances contributes to the heat in your condo unit. 

 

 

To avoid this, you might consider the idea of using them during cooler times of the day, like, say, for example, during early morning hours or in the evenings or avoid using them all at once to help you save from heat and high electricity charges. 

 

4. Install a ceiling fan and exhaust fan

Proper ventilation is key to a cooler home. 

 

During moderately warm days, you may opt to turn off your air conditioner and switch to using a ceiling fan to help you save a little electricity. You may think the air it produces might not be enough to cool down your home, but you’re wrong. Simply changing the fan’s direction can help produce a maximum cooling effect on your condo unit. 

 

On the other hand, exhaust fans help infuse fresh air into your home and remove stale air. Just install them in areas with high moisture production, such as the bathroom and the kitchen, to avoid moist-related issues and keep the indoor humidity level at bay. 

 

5. Add some plants

What other method can ensure fresher air and cooler surroundings in your condo unit other than real live plants? Bringing some greeneries into your home should be for more than just the sole purpose of decorations. Having indoor plants is one of the best ways to reduce solar heating.

 

 

Choose plants known for their air-cleaning qualities, such as snake plants, evergreens, and small potted rubber plants. Place them near a bright window or just anywhere within the condo to help contribute coolness to the surroundings. 

Summer is the perfect season to have fun. However, if you’re an indoor person who does not enjoy the beach or any sun-related activities or doesn’t want to be exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays, you might miss the chance to have fun if your condo unit is not built to withstand the summer heat. 

 

With these tips, you can now have an optimal condo experience without worrying about the heat, not just during the summer but all year round.