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How to Keep a Cool Home in Florida’s Heat

-How to Keep a Cool Home in Florida’s Heat-

There is an art to keeping a cool home in Florida’s heat. Some Tampa Bay homeowners might turn up the AC, but our real estate pros have other cost-saving ideas for cooling comfort.

On average, Tampa area temperatures hit 91 degrees during the summer months. Last year was our area’s hottest summer on record. These tips could help save energy and lower your Duke Power or TECO bills at homes in Hillsborough, condos in Pinellas, and places in Pasco.

Smart and Simple Ways Homeowners Handle FL Summer

If you didn’t flock north with the snowbirds, you will need ways to handle FL summer. Keep those windows, entrance doors, and garage doors closed. A summer breeze might sound nice, but that will just let air-conditioned dollars fly out the window.

The cooling trick for FL summer is consistency. That means running the air conditioning at a consistent temperature. Turning on exhaust fans in the kitchen and bathrooms can also help decrease humidity, which is a major factor around Tampa Bay. Opening windows or turning the air up and down will only make the AC work harder, thus, costing more hard-earned dollars.

Also, natives know the right fabrics for beating Florida’s heat.  If you are a Northerner arriving new to the area, ditch the extra-thick sheets and invest in lighter linens. By that we mean thin sheets in lightweight cotton or moisture-wicking fabrics that don’t absorb moisture or heat.

Home Updates and Cooling Solutions for Tampa Bay Homes

For other cooling solutions, Tampa Bay residents may consider making these home updates.

  • Start with an AC Tune-Up. Currently, the nation in celebrating Air Conditioning Appreciation Days, July 3 to Aug. 15. Tampa Bay homeowners are lucky to have top-notch AC service companies offering installations and maintenance to keep systems running in Florida’s heat.

 

  • In addition to AC, cooling solutions may include adding ceiling fans. When run in a counterclockwise direction, fans can provide cooling relief in living rooms and bedrooms.

 

  • Next, head outdoors to create a cool home from the outside to the inside spaces. Planting trees, palms, and plants around windows can help block the sun’s heat from getting into your home. Similarly, awnings and overhangs can be installed to block sunlight.

 

  • Also, home updates like new windows and doors may help you save money in the long-term. Newly sealed windows with a protective glaze are cooling solutions designed to reduce your energy expenses.

 

  • Finally, for Tampa Bay homeowners with bigger budgets, consider updating your roof and adding new insulation for cooling efficiency. And of course, if you still feel hot, adding a swimming pool is always a popular home update to combat Florida’s heat.

We offer booklets with names of service providers recommended by our satisfied customers. Our valuable books of insights are designed to help you before, during, and after your move.

Contact Dick and Karla Nielsen today at 813-294-5786 for more information and helpful advice about buying, selling, or investing in Florida’s real estate market.

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