Summer is a time of enjoyment for most, but excess heat can be a problem. Not everyone has air conditioning at home, and putting it on for many hours is not usually a viable option.
In addition, it is important to remember that the high energy use associated with cooling homes in the summer contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.
So how do you keep your house cool in the summer? In this article we share some tips and tricks to try to keep the house as cool as possible. With a few changes you can keep it a few degrees lower than usual. In addition, the tricks to keep the house cool in summer and spend less money on air conditioning come with a surprise at the end.
Tips to keep the house cool in summer
1. Blocks heat. You know, better safe than sorry. Preventing heat from entering your home means spending less on cooling. Protect your house from the heat with these measures:
– Keep the blinds closed, especially those that receive direct sunlight. With this simple gesture you will notice an important change.
– Put block out curtains that block the passage of the sun.
– Protect windows and walls with exterior coverings, such as shutters, awnings, or large potted plants.
– Plant deciduous trees that shade your house in summer, but let the sun through in winter.
2. Ventilate in the morning and at night. It is best to open the doors and windows first thing in the morning and in the late afternoon, when the hottest part of the day has passed. The trick is to keep the air moving in your house. Did you know that moving air is cooler than still air? Think of a breeze moving through your house. If possible, have open windows at opposite ends of your house with open doors in between.
3. Turn off the lights and invest in low energy light bulbs. Light bulbs are another source of heat in homes and should be kept off when it comes to cooling the house. The type of bulb you choose can also have a big impact on its ability to generate heat.
4. Use fans. In front of the fan you can put a large bowl with ice. This will circulate cooler air around the room and work like a makeshift air conditioner. It is also important to place the fan in the correct position for optimal cooling.
5. Turn off electrical appliances. Appliances in Stand By mode (with the red light on) also generate heat. The best thing is that you have on only what you really need.
6. Change the sheets. It’s not just a matter of hygiene, that too. Changing your sheets and pillowcases once a week is key to feeling a little less hot. With the simple act of taking a cool shower and changing the sheets you will have a better sleep in summer. We recommend that you use cotton or linen sheets.
7. Bowls of water around the house. Placing bowls of water around the house can help cool down hot air. It is a simple idea, but effective.
8. Avoid using the oven. Like ovens, other household appliances, such as televisions, generate unwanted heat during the summer.
9. Beware of the temperature of the air conditioning. If you must use the air conditioning, set the thermostat to a temperature between 24 and 27ºC, or as high as is comfortable for you. Raising the thermostat by just one degree in hot weather can reduce the cost of running your appliance by around 10%.
10. Close the doors and seal the gaps. Close doors to rooms you don’t use to keep fresh air where you need it most. Seal gaps around doors and windows to make sure cool air doesn’t escape.
Source: Lasexta
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