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How to Stay Cool During Grand Rapids Summers

Though known for its cold, snowy winters, Grand Rapids, MI is consistently warm in summer. As a resident of the area, you might wonder how to promote indoor comfort during this time of year. Here's what Koala Insulation suggests doing to keep your space cool throughout the warm months. 

3 Ways to Keep Your Home Cool

1. Seal Gaps and Cracks

Small openings around doors and windows cause warm outdoor air to enter the space, raising your home's indoor temperature. This can also happen when warm air penetrates through gaps and cracks around plumbing pipes and electrical lines on exterior walls. Filling these openings with caulk, weatherstripping, or spray foam provides a weathertight seal that keeps out warm air and promotes consistently cool indoor temperatures. 

2. Install an Attic Fan

An attic fan draws hot, humid indoor air upward before dispersing it outdoors. In addition to ventilating the attic to prevent odors and mold growth, these fans lower the overall temperature inside your home. This can enhance your comfort and keep the air conditioner from cycling as frequently, saving energy and minimizing monthly utility bills during summer. 

4. Add Home Insulation 

The three main types of insulation are cellulose, fiberglass, and spray foam. They provide a barrier between indoor areas and the elements, which prevents heat transfer during summer and assists with maintaining cool interior temperatures. Koala Insulation can add these materials to your attic and basement as well as behind walls and beneath flooring to lock in cool air. 

Stay cool during the warm season with help from Koala Insulation of Grand Rapids. We provide blown-in, spray foam, and fiberglass batt insulation along with attic fan installations to clients throughout West Michigan. Call (616) 333-6667 to request a free estimate on home insulation, and visit the website to learn more about how they can promote indoor comfort.