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7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Supplement Your AC’s Cooling Power

Want to keep your home cool without forcing your air conditioner to work even harder? It’s actually easier than you thought! Check out these tips below to beat the summer heat. 

Clean in and Around the AC Unit

A clean air conditioner is a happy and healthy air conditioner! Dust and debris, as small and imperceptible as they may be, can have terrible consequences on your AC unit, causing air filters to clog and the motor to overheat. Your annual AC maintenance should suffice in keeping your air conditioner clean and efficient, as our Polar Bear comfort consultants go above and beyond to provide a thorough cleaning. However, you should check on your outdoor unit more frequently to make sure things like fallen leaves and little critters are not cluttering the system. 

Unblock and Vacuum Your Vents

Clear air vents are the key to keeping your whole home cool and comfortable when you’re using an energy-efficient central air conditioner. If they are blocked by furniture or decorations, the cold air will stay trapped inside the ductwork. Do a quick walk around the perimeter of each room in your house and check that all vents are unblocked. Then, take the hose of your vacuum and clean the vent, so any debris that’s sitting inside doesn’t end up circulating back into the rooms. 

Keep Windows, Drapes, and Curtains Closed

Natural sunlight is a beautiful sight, but it’s also very hot. Leaving the windows open or uncovered invites sunlight and heat into your home, which makes your air conditioner work even harder. Make sure your windows are closed properly, so no outdoor air finds its way inside. Keeping your drapes and curtains closed helps as well. 

Turn on Your Ceiling Fans

Here’s a cool trick you’ve probably never heard of before, but will help your home become a refreshing oasis during the height of the summer. Turn on your ceiling fans and adjust them to spin counterclockwise. When the fan is spinning counterclockwise, it creates a downdraft that pushes cool air towards the bottom of the room and creates a wind-chill breeze effect. 

Fix Any Duct Leaks

Did you know that nearly 30 percent of treated air is lost to duct leaks? That’s a huge amount of energy you’re paying for, but not using. Even if you own the best, most efficient air conditioner on the market, it won’t be used to its full potential. Repairing duct leaks is not a DIY job for homeowners. Only a professional air conditioner technician should inspect, diagnose, and repair your air ducts. That’s where we come in! If you suspect you have duct leaks, don’t hesitate to give us a call.

Use an Outdoor Kitchen

No matter how cool and comfortable your home is, turning on the oven or stove will quickly heat up your home. Still, you can’t go without cooking — that’s a basic necessity! How about designing and building an outdoor kitchen with the help of an Appliance Doctors technician instead? Not only do you get to keep your home cool by cooking outdoors, but you’ll also have the best entertainment venue and be the envy of your whole neighborhood!

Turn Up Thermostat a Few Notches

There’s no denying that summers can get quite hot and sticky in the Cayman Islands, making your air conditioner a necessity. But if you employ all the tips we have mentioned so far, you should be able to turn up the thermostat just a few notches while keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. This will help you save a lot on your future energy bills!

One final tip. If you’re really dedicated to keeping your home cool on a budget, the best thing you can do for your air conditioner is to call the Cayman Islands’ leading AC experts for an annual service. Don’t forget! These tips are supposed to enhance your air conditioner’s efficiency, not make up for it. 

If you’re interested in learning more or you’d like to join the Polar Bear team, don’t wait any longer to contact us! We’d love to hear from you!

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John Thistle
John Thistle
21:32 17 May 23
I recently had my air conditioning unit installed by Polar Bear Air Conditioning in Cayman Kai. I was very pleased with the service I received. The workmen, Jerome, Tony, and Nathan, were all professional and courteous. They arrived on time and were dressed in their uniforms. They laid out carpeting where they would be walking inside the house to avoid leaving debris or making a mess. They worked clean and kept the space tidy. They were polite and provided me a good understanding of the work they completed as well as showed me all pieces of equipment. They emailed me a jpg image of each piece of equipment's information plate so that I could record it in my home management software, as requested.Here are some specific details about the work they did:They installed 3 new high-efficiency air conditioning units that are much more energy-efficient (26 SEER) than my old units.They cleaned and disinfected the air ducts, as well as replaced previously installed flex ducts with rigid duct work that is superior in efficiency and durability.They installed new filters to help keep the air clean and free of allergens.They explained the operation of the new units to me and answered all of my questions.They cleaned up after themselves and left my home in good condition.I would highly recommend Polar Bear Air Conditioning to anyone in need of air conditioning installation or service. They are a professional and reliable company that provides excellent customer service.
Charles Mobley
Charles Mobley
01:19 01 May 23
Our ac stopped working a few weeks ago and Polar Bear sent Roemaine and Tyrone to diagnose the problem. Roemaine and Tyrone very quickly identified the problem and communicated with me. It turns out the best option was replacing the condensing unit which Paul quoted within a matter of minutes and they had expert installation team (Tony and Jerome) complete late in the afternoon with short notice. I’m very happy with their work!
TQ
TQ
17:26 22 Feb 23
I have, over the years been trying to find a reliable, professional A/C maintenance and repair company. I have tried a few. That search is now over after using Polar Bear. Billy and Jerry were absolutely a pleasure to work with. Knowledgeable and professional from the initial diagnosis to the final repair. I highly recommend this company and the team that came to do work on my AC. Tim.
Gill Gordon
Gill Gordon
01:58 27 Jan 23
Polar Bear technicians are always very polite, friendly and professional in their service. Each of their technicians that we have dealt with have been great and they are always super responsive to getting someone out. Pictured are Antony and Billy who completed our recent service 👍
Zichri M.
Zichri M.
22:27 30 Dec 22
Great work. I received an email and also a call from the dispatcher that the tech would be calling me, and sure enough, the tech (Simon) called shortly after that to let me know he was on his way which was very much appreciated. The customer service from all of the team and updates was spot on, and Simon was very thorough and very knowledgeable. He was also very courteous and professional. I rate Polar Bear as the best company in town. Great work!
Glenroy Miller
Glenroy Miller
03:27 24 Dec 22
Tyrone is very knowledgeable and professional, he gave me a step by step update of what he was doing. He also gave advice on how best to protect not only the unit but my family. My wife and I are totally satisfied with the service.
Kyle Roberts
Kyle Roberts
22:50 23 Dec 22
Polar Bear's service and response was amazing! Nicole who answered my phone call and scheduled me was extremely friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable! The Technician assigned to me was Simon and he was also extremely friendly and very knowledgeable. Within a minute of looking at my system he knew what the errors and issues were! He was able to fix one of the two problems that day, and then came scheduled and came the following day to fix the remaining issue. He was perfectly on time and the courtesy call before arrival both times before arriving was a welcome touch as it made sure that I was ready.Will continue using polar bear for all my HVAC needs! 5*
Kayla Shibli
Kayla Shibli
01:09 05 Oct 22
My experience with Polar Bear has been awesome!!!! From the beginning, the office staff were so professional and kind, then receiving my AC quote, the gentleman has been very prompt in his response time—, the kind of employee that puts customer first and has such a nice and an approachable attitude, very patient in answering my questions and providing guidance as required by me- customer focus completely, then as if that wasn’t enough to convince me to move my AC maintenance and installation to Polar Bear; the technicians that attended to my AC installation provided such excellent service— what stood out was how they used a carpet that was placed on my floor to avoid making any mess on my floor and whatever mess they did make, the technician used their broom to remove it. I know this message is long but I really wanted to express my THANK YOU and appreciation for such excellent customer service that I’ve experienced by Polar Bear — you have won me as a customer!! THANK YOU! Keep up the excellent customer service!!! Looking forward to building a relationship with you as a new customer.
Robert L White
Robert L White
11:48 15 Aug 22
Olivia and Demitri very professional , competent and are delightful people! She came by and diagnosed some issues with our AC system . I am reviewing your estimate at this time..I truly enjoyed meeting them. They both real assets to your Company!Rob
Omari Rankine
Omari Rankine
04:58 10 Jul 22
I am very pleased with the service that was provided by Polar Bear. I had an issue where the ac was not working at one of my rental properties after hours on a weekend. Rohan came all the way out to East End at 10pm and worked on the issue to get the system back up and running. He was very thorough and explained the issue in detail, and the measures I needed to take to prevent it from reoccurring. Excellent customer service
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