Bring a Spark of Joy to Your Summer, Not a Spark of Shock

Avoid Power Surges This Summer

It’s no secret that the Texas heat can be harsh in the summer. With most families spending as much time indoors as possible, ensuring the home stays cool and is prepared for any potential outages from the dry and sometimes wet season is important. 

Electrical upgrades can help avoid outages, maintain coolness, and even add fun to the home oasis this summer. HVAC system professionals break down several of these methods below.

Ceiling Fan Installations: A Classic Summer Hit

A ceiling fan is a small but mighty addition to the home this summer. On average, ceiling fans lower the temperature in the room by about 4-5 degrees. This can make quite a difference in the summertime, especially when everyone is home for the summer, leading to a packed house. 

A ceiling fan is also beneficial to have around in the winter months. When the direction of the blades is reversed (clockwise in the winter, counterclockwise in the summer), the fan’s blades pull the air up and distribute the heat further throughout the home. This means the HVAC system can be turned down a few notches to let the ceiling fan do the rest, leading to higher energy cost savings. A ceiling fan installed outside the home can greatly improve outdoor airflow. The fan pushes the air down and can even help keep summertime insects at bay.

A Whole Home Surge Protector Can Prevent an Unwanted Fireworks Show in the Home

Just as the summer can usher in a host of critters, it also tends to bring in thunderstorms, significantly increasing the chance of a potential power outage. Installing a whole home surge protector will keep the home and appliances safe from any catastrophic damage due to rain or lightning. Rainfall and lighting making contact with a home’s power box can cause major power surges, which are dangerous and can destroy most home appliances as well. This means all appliances, including the power box and electricity throughout the home, must be replaced. Power surges to a home’s electrical box cost upwards of $10,000+, and it costs months to build a powerless home.

Installing a whole house surge protector will avoid this kind of catastrophe. Remember in-home surge protectors, too. Appliances like refrigerators and air conditioners work extra hard in the summer to battle the intense heat, so it’s also recommended to use surge protectors inside the home whenever possible.

A Pool Installation Has Never Hurt Anyone 

Putting all the potential chaos that summer can bring aside, it can’t be ignored that there is significantly more fun to be had during this time of year. Installing a pool or a hot tub can provide a much-needed escape from the humid air and the perfect setting for many long-lasting summer fun memories. 

Before the images of family fun in the pool come to mind, it’s important to remember that pool and hot tub installations also require a professional electrician’s assistance. A pool installation comes with a pump that must be at least 3 feet from the body of water and safely installed to be secured from potential leaks. It’s highly recommended that a certified electrician be called to properly install any pumps with a pool or hot tub installation to ensure the family is safe while at play.

About The Bosworth Company

The Bosworth Company has proudly served the Midland-Odessa area since 1949. With a long-standing relationship with their customers built on trust and loyalty, the team at Bosworth is happy to assist homeowners with any HVAC service they may need. Call The Bosworth Company to schedule electrical service today!

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