One of the most common problems in Jersey Shore homes, or any homes for that matter, is the heat that builds in the top floors of the house. There can be a HUGE difference between the temperature in your basement, to your living area, to your bedrooms. It can be one of the most frustrating things to deal with, especially when you are trying to go to sleep in a hot and humid bedroom.

Some of the reasons for this can be...

• Hot air rising and sitting in the top of your home.
• Not as much shade and guard from the sun in the top floors of a home.
• Sky-lights letting in the sun and the heat along with it.
• Your cooling system wasn't properly installed and leaves a room or 2 out of the comfort zone
• Your cooling system is old and can't properly or evenly cool your home.

As outlined in the video above, there are several solutions to this problem, and they can be unique from home to home. Some houses may need to adjustment to the ducts and how the air flows around the house. Other homes may require a supplemental system to take pressure off the main A/C unit. Every home has different tendencies and situations.

A couple tips to keep your upstairs cool that you can do yourself...

• Close the vents in the downstairs rooms you don't use very often.
• Move furniture out of the way of the vents upstairs.
• Closing shades and drapes to keep sunlight out will keep the heat down.
• Add small fans to blow cooler air in the house and hot air out.
• Make sure your attic is insulated, keeping the hot air from coming in and cold air from escaping. This will also help in the winter!

Another great solution is a Mitsubishi Ductless System. These units can be spread throughout the house, and allow you to heat and cool rooms independently from one another. If you have a child who likes their bedroom colder than the rest of the family, this zoned system can be the answer to your problems. To learn a little more check out the Mitsubishi Ductless Information Center!

If you would like an expert from Comfort Now to come out and asses the issue with your home, just let us know! You can either call us at (609) 400-1005, or contact us here to talk about making your whole home comfortable!