Spring is here in Rhode Island, bringing that welcome warmth after a long winter. It’s the season we open the windows and start planning for outdoor living. But if your Providence area home has a second floor with no AC or finished attic space, you already know the coming heat brings a major problem: that unbearably stuffy, hot upstairs zone.
This happens in homes thanks to a double dose of heat. It works like this:
Existing heat rises from the lower levels, and the sun beats down directly on the roof. When your home's upper story has poor or old insulation and air sealing, or an undersized AC unit that isn't properly matched to the whole house, heat accumulates from above and below the top floor of the home, essentially putting the upstairs off limits for the entire summer.
Sound Like Your Home? Don’t Wait for Summer to Fix It
We know the feeling of dread when you check the thermostat and realize your main floor is cool, but your bedroom is sticky and sweltering. That discomfort is a sign you need a targeted cooling solution for your upper level. But here is the critical advice: don’t wait until the first 90-degree day hits to call CARJON.
When the summer arrives, our schedule fills up rapidly with panicked homeowners and emergency breakdowns. This creates long wait times for even the most basic installations like adding AC systems and mini split heat pumps to your second floor, bonus room, or attic space.
Avoid the Waitlist
More Comfortable Working Conditions for Faster and Better Installation
Enjoy Instant Comfort All Summer
The Right Solution for Lasting Upstairs Comfort
Adding AC to a second floor requires a smart, tailored approach, not just a “rule of thumb” guess. At CARJON, we start with engineering. We perform a Manual J Load Calculation to precisely measure your home's unique needs, considering insulation, windows, size, and layout, ensuring your new system is perfectly sized for maximum efficiency and lasting comfort.
For cooling second-floor spaces, we often recommend energy-efficient options like ductless mini-splits or a dedicated zone for central air conditioning. Ductless units are a fantastic way to target specific rooms or zones that your existing system struggles to reach. Coupled with addressing related issues like indoor air quality and proper sealing, we ensure your whole home is balanced and comfortable.
Trust the Rhode Island AC Experts
Don't let another Rhode Island summer sneak up on you and turn your upstairs into an oven. Since 1989, CARJON has been the trusted, family-owned Rhode Island HVAC expert, dedicated to ensuring your comfort and energy savings.
We believe you deserve better than being a number on a corporate spreadsheet, you deserve professional installation and a guarantee of lasting comfort. Choose the local expert with the experience to handle your toughest cooling challenges.
