Month: October 2023

Summer, for most people, is the best time of year, offering BBQs, afternoon swims, and iced lemonades. However, with the summer months comes humidity and blistering heat – which makes it difficult (and expensive) to keep your Montgomery County, PA home cool. Bucksmont Insurance offers these helpful tips for keeping your home/family cool and your electric bills to a minimum.

Tips to Keep Cool 

These are ways to stay cool when the temperature rises –

Keep Sunlight Out – Close the Blinds or Opt for Blackout Curtains

While natural light brightens up a room, it’s important to remember that light equates to heat. This is especially true for windows that face north or west.

Block Damaging UV Rays Through Windows

Window film, which can be a DIY project, is designed to reflect solar heat and can help keep furnishings safe from harmful UV rays.

Install an Awning

Awnings that fit above your windows reduce the amount of light your home absorbs and will therefore be cooler.

Seal Off Rooms

Close off rooms that are unused, including gaps around doors and windows.

Don’t Use the Oven/Stove

Cooking generates excess heat. Opt to use the outdoor grill or prepare food that doesn’t require the stove, like a sandwich or salad.

Upgrade Your Light Bulbs

Traditional lightbulbs give off 90% of their energy as heat. LED bulbs are also less expensive to use.

Regularly Clean/Replace Your AC Filters

AC Filters help the unit work efficiently (saving you money) and also protect against allergens. Depending on where you live and who lives with you, AC filters should be changed monthly in the summer.

Need Insurance? Bucksmont Insurance Is Here To Help!

For additional information on how to protect your Montgomery County, PA home while keeping it cool, contact Bucksmont Insurance today.