Prep Your House Now for the Summer Heat Coming Later

Written By Polar Bear Cooling

While it’s still only March, we won’t have much longer until our homes and businesses start to depend on heavy air-conditioning. You don’t need us to tell you it’s a bad idea to wait until July to make sure everything functions properly. Therefore, we’d like to devote this brief blog post to a few ideas you can use to prep your house for the difficult summer heat in Florida.

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First Things First - Check Your AC

Almost everyone knows this is where you should begin your focus if you wish to enjoy cooler temps during the hot months. Since heating and cooling accounts for about 30% of household energy costs, you need to know that it’s not only blowing cold air, but doing so efficiently. To do this, check for some of the common AC maladies, often indicative of poor performance:

  • The AC blows warm air

  • . . . or it blows nothing at all

  • There’s a lot of fast cycling (on and off again)

  • You’ve had to reset the breaker more than once

  • Something smells funny, including possible wire damage


Of course, whenever there’s any doubt, you’re welcome to use us for prompt air-conditioning repair.

Adjust Your Ceiling Fans

Did you know that the direction the ceiling fans are turning (either clockwise or counter-clockwise) can affect the ambient airflow and room temperature? Yes, and it’s all about drawing cooler air either higher or lower, depending on seasonal climate.

All you have to remember is → set it clockwise during the winter, and then counter-clockwise for the summer. In Florida, where it’s hot or warm for eight or nine months of the year, you’ll obviously prefer the counter-clockwise option most of the time.

Next - Check/Replace Air Filters

Air filter replacement not only keeps HVAC components running better, but it’s essential for improving indoor air quality. We recommend doing this every month, particularly if your property is susceptible to mold/mildew accumulation.

Explore Smart Thermometers

If you’re feeling extra proactive, then consider installing a more comprehensive temperature control system for your property. Today’s “smart thermometers” can control every facet of heating or cooling, adjustable to every condition, in any room, at all hours. There are many of these available with various levels of sophistication and price options.

Contact us for Other HVAC Upgrades and Suggestions

Finally, you may wonder if there are any other tricks for beating the Florida heat this summer. Sometimes there are, but each home or building is different. Therefore, one of the best heat-proofing measures would be to get with us for a quick inspection.


Polar Bear Cooling & Heating can suggest and implement other ways to get your home cooler before the brutal summer heatwave arrives. Don’t forget that you can also speak with us over the phone or drop us an email anytime with specific questions. One way to do that is to contact us during normal working hours by calling (941) 426-0256.

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