{"id":30895,"date":"2025-07-02T12:42:52","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T12:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/?p=30895"},"modified":"2025-12-18T16:23:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T16:23:15","slug":"cooling-your-home-starts-at-the-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.128plumbing.com\/blog\/cooling-your-home-starts-at-the-top\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooling Your Home Starts at the Top"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cooling Your Home Starts at the Top\" width=\"563\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kZjBRN8_R4A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know your attic can reach up to <\/span><b>135 degrees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the summer? That\u2019s a lot hotter than most people realize, and it can have a big impact on how well your air conditioning system works. When outdoor temperatures rise, the sun beats down on your roof, and without proper insulation and ventilation, that heat gets trapped in your attic, like an oven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, that trapped heat doesn\u2019t always stay put in the attic. It can seep into the rest of your home, especially if your attic is poorly insulated. This means your A\/C has to work overtime just to keep your living spaces cool and comfortable. Not only does this beat on your a\/c system, but it can also result in higher energy bills and a shortened lifespan of your home\u2019s air conditioning system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve noticed your home feeling warm even with the A\/C running, or if certain rooms seem harder to cool, your attic might be to blame. Making sure your attic is properly insulated and ventilated can make a huge difference in indoor comfort and system efficiency.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>How can I reduce the heat in my home on summer days?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can reduce summer heat by improving ventilation and increasing insulation in your attic. Sealing air leaks also helps keep cool air inside your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How hot is an attic if it\u2019s 100\u00b0 outside?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On a 100\u00b0F day, an unventilated attic can reach temperatures between 130\u00b0F and 160\u00b0F due to heat buildup from the sun\u2019s rays on the roof.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Does insulation affect the home\u2019s air conditioning?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Having properly installed insulation can help your air conditioning system not work as hard with the extra heat to fight off during the hot afternoons of the summer. The insulation can seal cold air in the winter to help the heating system, too. Think about that savings of energy and your monthly heating bill over time &#8211; it could be significant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I know if my A\/C is working properly?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re questioning whether or not your A\/C is running properly, the team at 128 is here to help! Whether you have a Mitsubishi ductless mini-split, Carrier central air conditioning, or an older system, the HVAC experts at 128 have seen it all. Book with one of our HVAC cooling experts and ensure your home stays cool and comfortable all summer long for a maintenance, repair, or replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With summer here in full swing, ensure your A\/C is running at its best. At 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling &amp; Electric, our cooling experts can inspect your system and make sure everything is working properly, so you stay cool and comfortable no matter how hot your attic gets. <\/span><b>Book now at 888-CALL-128<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know your attic can reach up to 135 degrees in the summer? 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