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Summer heatwaves can be hard to deal with and can do damage to different types of equipment, including the air conditioning in your home. This is why you may want to take certain measures to ensure your AC is working during the summer heatwaves this year. Here are some of the things that you may want to do to protect your AC during the hottest days of summer:

1. Block Direct Sunlight From Windows That Get A Lot Of Natural Light

Sunlight that comes in through windows can contribute to your house heating up during a heatwave. Try to block any direct light that comes in through windows. This can be done with window treatments inside your home or improvements to the exterior. Adding awnings to these windows can help reduce heat gain and the extra strain on your AC.

2. Adjust The Thermostat For A Reasonable Temperature That Will Not Overwork Your AC

During the hottest summer heatwave, it may be difficult to keep your home at the normal temperature you have the thermostat set at. This can cause the AC to run constantly and lead to problems with the system. During a heatwave, consider turning the thermostat up a little to reduce strain on your AC.

3. Turn Down The AC And Ventilate Your Home During Cool Summer Nights

Cool summer nights can be a great time to give your AC a break. You may not want to turn it completely off, but you can turn it down and open windows and doors to cool your home. This can help cool your home naturally and reduce strain on the AC. This is something that you will not want to do on hot nights when the temperature does not go down much, but you may still want to adjust the thermostat at night.

4. Change The Filter, Clean The Condensing Unit And Service Your AC Before A Heatwave

Common maintenance tasks are most important during heatwaves. If you AC is on constantly, you may need to change the filter more often. You can also check and clean the outdoor condensing unit to ensure the AC is in good shape. Before summer heatwaves start to roll in, have your system serviced to prepare for the hottest days of the year.

These are some of the things that you may want to do to protect your home during the hottest days of summer this year. If you need help with maintenance and repairs to your AC, contact an HVAC service, such as Kamloops Heating & Air Conditioning, and schedule a service appointment for your AC.