06/11/2026
Get ready for the Dog Days of Summer!
Summer's hottest days are on the way—let us keep you comfortable while your pup kicks back in the shade.
As advocates of quality air and comfort, the “Dog Days of Summer” are something HVAC Hernandez is all too familiar with. Just because it’s about to be air conditioning season doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to keep your home comfortable. From improving your home’s efficiency to adding a programmable thermostat, there are a host of ways to beat the summer heat without driving up your monthly energy bills.
The dog days of summer are the hot, sultry days of summer beginning on July 3rd through August 11, 2026.
Fresh Filtration
One of the easiest ways to keep your air conditioner operating at optimal performance is by changing your home’s air filter every month during the summer. Your air conditioner’s busiest season is nearly here, which means that you’ll be relying on it heavily. Running your air conditioner frequently can quickly build up dirt and dust on your air filter, making it harder for your system to move the same amount of air. Over time that can mean AC repair, which no one wants to deal with when the temperatures in the Pittsburgh area get their hottest. Keeping a fresh filter in your system can help boost efficiency and keep your home more comfortable while you’re at it.
Programmed Performance
Programmable thermostats aren’t new, but they have grown quite a bit over the last number of years, permitting homeowners to experience new levels of control and comfort. What often goes ignored is how a perfectly programmed thermostat can help boost your air conditioner’s efficiency and make a dent in your monthly energy bills. By keeping your home warmer when you are away, you can give your air conditioner a break and take advantage of the savings that come with not cooling an empty home.
Keep Windows Covered
When you leave your home, closing your blinds and shades can help keep unwanted heat out of your home. When left open, that heat can trigger your air conditioner to turn on even when you’re not around, increasing costs and unnecessarily using energy that you’re not even feeling the benefits of. Even in climates like Pittsburgh you can use blackout curtains to help keep even more heat out of your home.
Realizing that the temperature is on the rise in the Greater Pittsburgh Area brings about great joy, so don’t let high energy costs change that. There are a host of easy changes you can make to improve efficiency and keep your home comfortable. If you’d like to find out more about beating the heat this summer, give the professionals at HVAC Hernandez a call at 412-377-3148 or set up an appointment online to get your 2025 Air Conditioner Tune-Up completed before the temperatures soars and enjoy the “Dog Days of Summer!”.
