Living in Palm Springs means dealing with extreme heat — especially in the summer. If you are among the many residents in Palm Springs living in a two-story home, you have probably noticed that the second floor is much hotter than the first. This is more than an annoyance — it affects comfort, spikes your energy costs, and strains your HVAC system.
Why Does This Happen?
The primary reason this happens is due to heat accumulation in the attic and roof area. During the day, the roof absorbs direct sunlight and really heats up. The heat radiates into the attic and penetrates down through the second floor ceilings. Hot air rises, resulting in the upper level of the house being significantly warmer than downstairs, which makes it nearly impossible for a single HVAC system to cool the entire space evenly.
What do I do?
- Improve the Insulation in Your Attic
One of the best and easiest options to solve the hot second floor problem is to upgrade your attic insulation. Adequate insulation will help keep the heat outside, enhance your HVAC by reducing its load, greatly improve the upstairs comfort level. - Install Two HVAC Systems
If your floorplan permits, the best, long-term option would be to install two HVAC systems; one for downstairs and one for upstairs. This would offer the ability to precisely control the temperature in each zone of your home and reduce your total consumption. - Install a Zoning System
If a second HVAC system is not in the cards, another potential option would be a zoning system. This can be added using dampers and individual thermostats to direct cool air where it is required without changing your entire system.
Why Us?
Cooling & Heating Repair has been serving Palm Springs home and business owners for over 10 years, keeping them cool and comfortable. We provide:
✅ On-site consultation that does not cost a penny.
✅ Customized solutions to meet any budget.
✅ Installation and servicing of your HVAC unit by a professionals.
✅ A complete warranty on all work.
📞 Are you ready to finally resolve your hot second floor issues?
Simply request a free consult or give us a call today to help you determine the best cooling solution for your home.
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