Early September often still feels like summer, but the nights start to turn cooler. Enjoy any remaining warm days with outdoor gear, but also begin preparing for autumn.

Keep your cooling systems in check: clear any dust filters in your air conditioner or portable units so they’ll perform efficiently next year. Bladeless fans can still circulate cool air during daytime heat.

• Mix cooling and heating: Temperatures can swing between a warm afternoon and a chilly evening. A versatile solution is a dual AC/fan unit (like our 2-in-1 Smart Fan Heater) that can both cool and gently heat a room. This way, you stay comfortable no matter how the weather changes.

• Check outdoor heaters: If cooler nights sneak in, think about preparing your patio heaters or outdoor fireplace. Our Outdoor Gas Fireplaces can provide gentle warmth without the fuss of wood. They combine the ambiance of flame with clean-burning gas, making twilight get-togethers cozy.

• Energy efficiency: Late summer is a great time to review your home’s insulation (loft, window seals, etc.) so you keep heat in later on. Also check that any air conditioning units are serviced before winter (a well-tuned system is more efficient and has a longer lifespan).

Enjoy the final summer evenings by balancing cooling and warmth. Between our portable coolers, fans, outdoor heaters and gas fireplaces, you’ll be ready for both sunny afternoons and crisp nights.