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Sunrooms make great additions to homes in Limerick, Pennsylvania. They create the perfect space to relax, read, and visit with friends in a well-lit environment away from the rest of the house. Since sunrooms let in so much sunlight, they can be difficult to keep cool in the summer months, but these cost-effective tips should help.

Install Blinds

Blinds in your sunroom may seem counterintuitive to its purpose, but they’re actually a practical summertime solution. Whether you opt for traditional blinds or shades, reducing the amount of direct sunlight is key, as doing so deflects the heat back outside. Blinds also come with the added benefit of enhancing the sunroom’s privacy.

Run the Ceiling Fan

Keeping the air circulated in your sunroom is essential. If you have a ceiling fan installed, using it in combination with the blinds will make the room noticeably cooler. Sunrooms that lack this essential addition can equally benefit from portable fans. In fact, having fans at the bottom of the sunroom helps the air blow upward and out of the vents, which creates a natural circulation.

Tint or Insulate the Windows

Insulated windows in your sunroom help keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. You can also have your windowpanes tinted for extra protection from the sun’s heat. The only downside to this option is that you’ll be blocking some of the light, which was the whole reason for wanting a sunroom in the first place.

Install a Zoned System

Having a ductless mini-split installed in your sunroom is a great option if you aren’t looking to extend your existing HVAC system. This cost-effective solution allows you to set your sunroom’s ideal temperature apart from your home’s temperature, giving you more control and allowing you to save energy when the sunroom isn’t in use.

Contact New Age Air at 610-298-0271 for more summertime cooling solutions. Our friendly technicians will ensure your home is comfortable no matter the season.

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