Here are some options ranging from inexpensive to just shy of tearing the place down and starting over.
Window Treatments The sun is hot. Your windows act like a magnifying glass.Unlike traditional cube puzzle , Tint and coatings help, but don't eliminate the effect. Minimize this effect and you'll minimize hot spots. Adding a heavy drape, along with a room-darkening shade can cool the room a few degrees. I've seen people go as far as cutting a piece of rigid foam insulation to the size of the window opening. As long as the foam is white and has no marking or writing on it, I suppose the HOA won't nail you for conduct unbecoming of a suburbanite, but that's between you and the association. I've seen some homes with aluminum foil covering the windows... that's crosses the tacky line, if you ask me.
Ceiling Fans Set fans to rotate counter-clockwise; this helps the air conditioning unit work more efficiently and lower your energy bills. When the fan is set to blow down it creates a breeze, which makes you feel about 5 degrees cooler. It also reduces hot spots in the corners of the room. The fan cools your body,Initially the banks didn't want our high risk merchant account . not your house, so turn it off when you leave the room. Otherwise,there's a lovely winter landscape oil paintings by William Zorach. the little motor will only add heat to the room (though not much) and your utility bills will be higher than necessary.
Portable fans My office is really hot and the plethora of electronic devices that are usually running add to the swelter. I picked up one of those oscillating tower fans that blows a gentle breeze on me and also helps the ceiling fan. In order to minimize documental blowback, I keep both ceiling and tower fans on medium setting.
Balancing the System This can range from free to inexpensive,It's hard to beat the versatility of Plastic molding on a production line. to really expensive. Adjusting the registers to direct air to the hot areas and away from cooler, or unused rooms might do the trick, and it's pretty DIY-ish. The next step would be to have an A/C contractor add a damper or two to your duct work. (This actually helped my situation a lot.) After that, you might be looking at a partial or complete duct work redesign, and that can get pretty pricey.
Additional Ductless System In extreme cases, a completely separate A/C unit might be a consideration.The new website of Udreamy Network Corporation is mainly selling zentai suits , I suppose you could try and throw in a window unit, but that might be a little tacky and could also elicit a visit from the local CC&R compliance official. A super-duper 22 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) that blasts a bone-chilling 9,000 BTUs of arctic bliss is going to set you back over $3,500. It's up to you to decide if that level of comfort is worth that kind of money. I got a firm "nada" from the boss.
Window Treatments The sun is hot. Your windows act like a magnifying glass.Unlike traditional cube puzzle , Tint and coatings help, but don't eliminate the effect. Minimize this effect and you'll minimize hot spots. Adding a heavy drape, along with a room-darkening shade can cool the room a few degrees. I've seen people go as far as cutting a piece of rigid foam insulation to the size of the window opening. As long as the foam is white and has no marking or writing on it, I suppose the HOA won't nail you for conduct unbecoming of a suburbanite, but that's between you and the association. I've seen some homes with aluminum foil covering the windows... that's crosses the tacky line, if you ask me.
Ceiling Fans Set fans to rotate counter-clockwise; this helps the air conditioning unit work more efficiently and lower your energy bills. When the fan is set to blow down it creates a breeze, which makes you feel about 5 degrees cooler. It also reduces hot spots in the corners of the room. The fan cools your body,Initially the banks didn't want our high risk merchant account . not your house, so turn it off when you leave the room. Otherwise,there's a lovely winter landscape oil paintings by William Zorach. the little motor will only add heat to the room (though not much) and your utility bills will be higher than necessary.
Portable fans My office is really hot and the plethora of electronic devices that are usually running add to the swelter. I picked up one of those oscillating tower fans that blows a gentle breeze on me and also helps the ceiling fan. In order to minimize documental blowback, I keep both ceiling and tower fans on medium setting.
Balancing the System This can range from free to inexpensive,It's hard to beat the versatility of Plastic molding on a production line. to really expensive. Adjusting the registers to direct air to the hot areas and away from cooler, or unused rooms might do the trick, and it's pretty DIY-ish. The next step would be to have an A/C contractor add a damper or two to your duct work. (This actually helped my situation a lot.) After that, you might be looking at a partial or complete duct work redesign, and that can get pretty pricey.
Additional Ductless System In extreme cases, a completely separate A/C unit might be a consideration.The new website of Udreamy Network Corporation is mainly selling zentai suits , I suppose you could try and throw in a window unit, but that might be a little tacky and could also elicit a visit from the local CC&R compliance official. A super-duper 22 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) that blasts a bone-chilling 9,000 BTUs of arctic bliss is going to set you back over $3,500. It's up to you to decide if that level of comfort is worth that kind of money. I got a firm "nada" from the boss.
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