How to Prepare Your Apartment for a Florida Summer

Summer is finally here- everyone loves the season because the sun is shining, school is out, days are long, and the weather is beautiful. Florida Summers bring sunshine and a lot of it, TLR Group has provided some tips and tricks that you can follow to ensure that your home is prepared for the season.

Air Conditioning

A/C is crucial to living comfortably during the Summer. Fortunately, all of TLR Group’s communities offer complimentary A/C filters to all residents each month. Make sure that you swing by the leasing office to pick up your filter each month to keep your unit running cool and smooth all Summer long.

Windows

Sunshine is a wonderful thing, but it also causes temperatures in your home to rise. You can easily keep your home a few degrees cooler and make your A/C have an easier job by simply closing your blinds and curtains to keep the hot sun out. Additionally, check all of your windows and sliding glass doors for air leaks. Run your hand along the edge of the window and door frames, if you feel a temperature difference, then put in a work order and a member of the maintenance team will be out to ensure that your cold air stays in and the hot air stays out.

Ceiling Fans

Everyone loves ceiling fans to keep the air circulating and they help keep your home cool. Before your ceiling fan Is working overtime, take the time to dust each blade to ensure that the fan is clean. Dust on the blades leads to the motor being overworked, using more energy, and not being as effective.

Summer Storms

Summer brings great weather but, Florida also has Thunderstorms, Tropical Storms, and potentially Hurricanes during the Summer which can really dampen your fun. It is a good idea to have battery-powered lights from lamps to headlamps so if you lose power, you are able to still see in your home. You should also have a rechargeable battery pack so that you can charge your phone and other electronic devices. Water is the most important thing to have. In case your water gets turned off, it’s a good idea to have a case of water bottles on hand to keep you hydrated in the event of losing water. It is also a great idea to have nonperishable foods such as granola bars, nuts, dried fruits/ vegetables, and other items that you can keep in your pantry just in case you lose power, and you don’t want to be opening up your fridge and losing the cold that is left.

If you have any questions about preparing your home for Summer, please reach out to your leasing office and they will be happy to give you more tips and tricks to make your home ready for the season.

- Zack Olsen: Marketing Manager