Beat the Arizona Heat With Smart Motorized Shades

Automatically Stop Heat & Glare Before It Ever Gets Inside

Do you have a west-facing room that turns into an oven every afternoon? The one where you can't see the TV past 2 p.m. because of the glare, and the thermostat says 74, but it feels like 82? If that sounds like your home during the hottest months of the year, you're not imagining it.

We know cranking the AC won't fix the problem, but we do know a way to reduce heat and glare while maintaining natural light in your living spaces. Keep reading to learn how motorized shades can help.

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Your AC Is Working Overtime, Even in Rooms You're Not In

Most homes in Yuma and the surrounding areas fight the sun the same way: close the blinds when it gets bad, crank the AC, repeat. The problem is that by the time a room feels hot, the sun has already done its damage. Your air conditioner is now working to remove heat that never should have gotten in, and it's doing it in a room you're actively avoiding because it's so uncomfortable.

Shades Block the Heat Before It's a Problem

Motorized window treatments work differently than traditional window coverings. Instead of waiting for someone to lower them reactively in a room that's already hot, they lower automatically based on the time of day or the sun's position.

The heat is blocked by the window shade fabric, which serves as an insulating, protective barrier. Instead of letting heat build up in the room and allowing the sun to fade furniture and flooring, automated shades block heat and UV rays during the hottest parts of the day. The rooms that used to be unusable after lunch stay comfortable, and the glare you've been fighting with your TV or your laptop screen disappears with it.

Shades have the opposite benefit in the winter, too; they remain open during the day to let in warming natural light, then close automatically in the evenings to add privacy.

Automation Makes the Difference

The real difference-maker is pairing shades with a smart home automation system so you can set and forget managing your window treatments in each room altogether. Set it once, based on which rooms get hit hardest and when, and your window treatments handle it from there. There's no more need for manual effort or dashing between rooms before you leave for work.

Go a step further and incorporate other solutions, such as smart lighting, that coordinate with shading operations. Lower the shades in the evening, and watch the interior lights turn on brighter to compensate for the reduced natural light.

Comfort First, Energy Savings Follow

Rarely does anyone want to install motorized shades purely to save on their electric bill, but it's a side effect worth mentioning. When your home isn't absorbing as much heat during the hottest part of the day, your AC doesn't have to work as hard to keep up.

Reduced strain on your heating and cooling systems can lower your bills while you improve comfort throughout your entire home, not only on the shaded side.

Ready to Stop Fighting Heat & Glare?

If you're tired of one room in your house being off-limits every afternoon, let's talk about a shading upgrade. Request a shading consultation here to get started.