If you want to determine how long it takes for your home to cool down, as well as how much energy your air conditioner consumes during this process, it’s important to first understand the different factors affecting your home’s cooling load.
Comfort Solutions Heating & Cooling, a trusted air conditioning maintenance expert, discusses the various elements that can affect the cooling load of your home.
Your Home’s Size
A larger home naturally has a bigger cooling load. Adding on to your home will further increase your home’s cooling load, so make sure to consider this when planning home additions so you can anticipate any change in your cooling needs.
Outside Temperature and Humidity
Unfortunately, you can’t control the weather. The hotter the outdoor temperature, the greater the cooling load of your home will be.
Air Leaks
If your home isn’t cooling as much as you think it should be, consider checking for air leaks–a common occurrence in many homes–before calling an air conditioner repair expert. By tightly sealing up these leaks, you can decrease your home’s cooling load.
Heat Infiltration Through Your Windows
Windows usually allow heat from the sun to enter and warm your home. However, when this becomes too much, you have the ability to control the amount of heat that comes into your home by drawing your shades closed during the day or installing energy-efficient windows. As a result, your home’s cooling load will be lowered.
Insulation
Insulation enables your home to resist the outside heat that’s trying to penetrate your home. Ensure your home is properly insulated with the right material to help ease its cooling load.
Comfort Solutions Heating & Cooling is one of the most trusted HVAC companies in the area. Call us at (503) 698-2665 or fill out our contact form to request an appointment.
