When it comes to keeping your home cool, it's about keeping humidity at bay. Heating and cooling experts offer these tips for when a hot spell arrives.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2022 outlook predicts that temperatures will be higher than average this summer in most of the country.
"You want to make sure you're not spraying directly on the unit because there are electronics in it, so make sure you're directly spraying that heat exchanger," Ryan said."Only spray that or hire a professional as part of your tune-up." "People think 'If I've got a nice cross breeze it will keep the house cool.' It's not about temperature, it's about humidity. Opening a window is one of the worst things that you can do because you're bringing in humidity," Ryan said."If you want to change the temperature when you're gone, then fine. But don't more than 3 to 5 degrees."
"The problem is if you don't fix something, it will fail at an inopportune time," Ryan said."If it's failing and not working optimally, it will stress out other components of your systems. If it runs optimally it will use less energy, which will cost you less and it will last longer." Grills with bits of leftover food stuck to the grates or with grease and food bits in the lower section of the grill can reduce the longevity of the grill and can affect the taste of the food you are grilling. Here’s a guide to cleaning your grill to get it ready for summer:
If you haven’t cleaned the grates for a while, a scraper tool is the best option. The scraper should have notches in it to match the size and shape of your grates. Metal scraper tools usually work best, although some people prefer wood scraper tools. Apply a degreaser spray to the grates first. Then use a grill-cleaning brick, scrubbing back and forth across the grates to remove the loose food particles stuck to the grates.Cleaning the interior You’ll want to clean out the interior section of the grill, as well, removing bits of food and grease that fall into the bowl of the grill to prevent flare-ups.
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