As summer is here in Perth and so are the vacation times, you would be spending quite some time indoors as well as outdoors. With the heat increasing in the forthcoming weeks, it would be wise to ensure that your home remains energy efficient as you put on air conditioners and have to keep them running for long.Get maintenance checks doneOne way of ensuring that air conditioning units run optimally is to get certified electrical services in Fremantle to come in and service your existing units. If you have a maintenance contract in place it would help to avail of the same just before you start to use the air conditioners in your home. This will help get the filters and ducts cleaned so that, when the units are run, the air that is cooled and given out does not carry pollutants that often house inside the air conditioner ducts, pipes, and filters.

If you have not got them serviced as yet, it is best to get it done now. Getting new appliances set upIf you wish to get an air conditioner unit for your home or a room that did not have one previously, you might want to consult experienced commercial electrical contractors in Fremantle. Such professionals can help not only with installation and support services but also provide appliances at the right prices or with bundled offers. Most contractors have tie-ups with different appliance brands and can also offer their expertise and know-how on the different designs and models and what would be suitable for a customer’s home or office.Making your home energy efficientLastly, you should not be depending on energy draining cooling appliances alone to help keep the internal air temperature comfortable.

To combat the dry, hot climate you could get evaporative coolers for your home as well. These can help reduce energy usage as well as circulate fresh air since you can keep windows open when evaporative coolers are used. Other ways would be to use dark shades or curtains in your rooms to keep the sunlight and heat out and keep the internal temperature cooler for a longer time. If you have glass panes on your doors and windows ensure that they are thermally efficient so that they let the light in but help keep in the cool air of the inside. The above points can help you gear up for the hot days and make them enjoyable for your family and friends, even when they are inside the house and spending long, lazy vacation days at home.