Tips for Maintaining an Ideal Temperature in Your Home

What you consider to be an ideal temperature in your Stratford, CT home may be difficult to achieve. Extreme temperatures can make it challenging to keep your residence warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Poorly functioning HVAC equipment can lead to efficiency issues and uncomfortable indoor air. Luckily, our team at Tyler Heating & Air Conditioning can help you stay comfortable year-round.

What Is an Ideal Temperature?

Ideally, your home should be around 78 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer months and 68 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter. However, you may choose to raise or lower your temperature by a few degrees. It’s beneficial to minimize HVAC runtime when you’re not going to be home. You can adjust your temperature upon your arrival. You can also minimize runtime when you’re sleeping.

Using a Smart Thermostat

If you haven’t already done so, consider upgrading to a smart thermostat. Several features are available that can help keep your home comfortable while ensuring system efficiency. For example, you can program a schedule into your smart thermostat that considers when you’re away from home and when you will arrive back. It can accommodate your personal temperature preferences and even the level of humidity in your home. You can make remote adjustments to accommodate your interior comfort needs.

Evaluating Your Home Insulation Level

Insulation in your home serves several purposes. For example, it helps keep the outside air from coming indoors. This can help protect your indoor air quality and minimize the use of your heating or cooling equipment. Insulation also keeps conditioned air inside where you need it. 

If your home lacks insulation in key areas like your attic, around your foundation walls or in other walls throughout your residence, consider an upgrade. You can layer insulation to achieve a higher R-value, which represents how much thermal resistance your insulation provides. 

You can also insulate around your ductwork. This helps maintain the temperature of the air inside the ducting so it reaches the living spaces in your home, reducing uncomfortable hot and cold spots. 

Following Important Maintenance Recommendations

You should schedule a routine inspection and maintenance for your HVAC system at least once per year. Some homeowners choose to schedule an appointment prior to the start of summer, when air conditioning will be an important part of staying comfortable. Another appointment can be scheduled prior to the start of winter, when you will rely on your heating equipment heavily. 

Routine maintenance allows us to spot issues early on before they can catastrophically shut down your heating or cooling equipment. To keep your home at an ideal temperature, your HVAC system needs to be reliable. Maintenance can also boost efficiency, which supports optimal comfort. 

Considering Zoning in Your Home

If you find that the temperature drastically varies from one room of your home to the next, consider having zones installed. This allows you to control different areas using separate thermostats, providing you with the ability to customize your interior temperature. If you have rooms that aren’t used frequently, minimize heating or cooling in those areas. You can use your HVAC system more frequently in common areas. 

Sealing Up Cracks and Gaps

Close up any small gaps or cracks that may allow outside air to come in and inside air to escape. The most common areas of concern are around the windows and doors, your foundation and inside your attic. You can use materials like caulk, spray foam, insulation and weatherstripping for this process. A tight home envelope can promote a comfortable home by reducing the risk of drafts and inconsistent temperatures. 

You should also consider having us inspect your ductwork and sealing up any damage that’s present. This prevents air loss, ensuring conditioned air ends up where you want it to be. Ductwork integrity can also prevent particulate matter and contaminants from entering your ducting and circulating through your home, which can interfere with home comfort.

Contact Us Today

Our team at Tyler Heating & Air Conditioning can help you with upgrading your furnace or air conditioner if they are not sufficient for maintaining a comfortable home environment. We can also perform routine maintenance and repairs when necessary. Reach out to Tyler Heating & Air Conditioning for home comfort support in Stratford today.