Maintaining Cool Air Indoors for AC and non-AC users

The Philippines has two distinct seasons: the wet one and the dry one. While the downpours of the wet season have a positive effect on the crops of farmers and the dried earth post-drought, the heat tends to be felt almost all-year round, with hot afternoons searing themselves into our memories of the so-called rainy season. More often than not, hard rains are preceded by intense heat. So, what does that have to do with your interior air?

For people with HVAC services, hot weather could be the reason why you bought an air con for your house in the first place, but not everyone has such a benefit. Sometimes, even having AC can’t stop the heat from seeping in, but that’s because you need to follow certain countermeasures. Here are some tips on how to maintain cool indoor air, for both AC users and non-AC users. 

You need to cycle the air inside your house often, lest it becomes stagnant and uncomfortable. That’s why opening your windows in the daytime can let your interior “breathe,” and also to cool the people living inside. Just make sure that your curtains prevent intense light and heat from spilling in and heating up the place. While opening windows might not

Have you looked inside your fridge lately? I mean, really looked. Is it crowded? Can you barely see the light inside? Well, chances are that your fridge is less cold than it should be. A crowded space hinders the circulation of air, and makes things stuffier. This principle also works for houses. If you have plenty of furniture taking up space, then whatever AC you’ve set up won’t work as well. GDY AirTech is one of several HVAC companies in Davao that would recommend a clean and decluttered house for maximized HVAC efficiency.