Australian seasons are such that residents get to experience each one with some getting the rare chance of experiencing snow. When holidaying, this can increase the mood in the environment. At home, Australians can take advantage of the weather to make their homes quite comfortable.
Winter is characterised by temperatures that can get quite chilly warranting a jacket while summers mandate that homeowners own an air-conditioning unit. However, the seasons in between make it possible to transition your home’s temperature easily between the most extreme winter-summer seasons. In fact, the use of seasonal weather in addition to modern technologies can help homeowners better regulate their homes.
Keep reading to learn what you can do to ensure that you are always in control of the temperature in your home.
Window Treatments
One of the easiest ways to prevent heat from escaping and to avoid drafty windows is to invest in thick drapes. Drapes can thwart drafts that might come into the home. If you do not want to bother with drapes, consider Roman or roller blinds which can provide you with a lighter alternative to traditional drapes. They are great in the summer months in regulating the amount of heat that comes into the space.
Block Out Blinds
Australian summers can be very hot in some areas, and if you want to reduce the amount of heat that is emitted into the home during the hottest parts of the day, consider using block out blinds. These blinds are not actually blinds but a film that can be attached to sliding glass and regular windows. These blinds prevent intense light from being emitted into the space, keeping rooms in the house much cooler.
Passive Cooling
Passive cooling works best when homeowners have ceiling fans to help circulate air. Best done in the months when the weather is mild during spring and autumn, passive cooling allows homeowners to maximise the spring and autumn seasons by opening screened-in doors and windows while running their ceiling fans. If there is a breeze, homeowners can cool the home to their tastes, either closing doors or turning off the fan when the house cools sufficiently.
Maximising The Seasons
For more efficient use of energy, avoid running your central heating and air-conditioning unit during the milder months. When the extreme seasons arrive, use your air-conditioning unit to cool the space and your heating to warm up your home. Not only will you find that you are conserving energy, but this will also translate into yearly savings in energy costs.
Roof Ventilation
Roof ventilation units can be one of the best ways to draw heat out of the roof and thus translate into energy savings every year. Roof ventilation units work by removing excess heat and moisture from the ceiling, which can affect air-conditioning output. While the costs to have them installed is expensive, homeowners get their investment back in savings over time.
Maintenance And Cleaning
Finally, routine maintenance of the unit and cleaning of the ducts and filters can be another way to control the unit’s efficiency. Having your air and heating unit serviced regularly can help to identify any potential problems while also helping to remove yearly build up that can make it difficult for heating and air conditioning to run efficiently. In addition, routine maintenance can help lengthen the life of your unit.
Maximising Cooling and Heating Efficiency
Those looking to maximise seasonal temperatures while enjoying a comfortable environment can do so in a number of ways. In addition, finding ways to insulate the house so that cool air or heat remains in the home, regardless of the season, is also important to home temperature regulation. Ultimately, homeowners have more control in determining how warm or cool their space is by simply devising a year-round plan for regulating home temperature.