Several ways to keep your house from 'burning' this summer
Here are some healthy home cooling tips that help you use less energy and save money on your utility bills while trying to cool your house during the hottest months of the year.
- Dry air feels cooler than moist air. Moist air raises the humidity factor. So, running a dehumidifier in the house will not only cut down on mould but will make your home feel cooler.
- On very hot days, you can save energy by closing the fresh air intake on your air-con unit. Cooling fresh, warm outside air requires more electricity than re-cooling the air that is already circulating in your home.
- On hot summer days, the temperature in your attic can range from 37 to 65C. Improving the ventilation or increasing the insulation in your attic will lower the temperature of the entire house and make your air-conditioner's job a lot easier. Also installing an attic fan that is controlled by a thermostat to exhaust the hot air out of your attic will improve the comfort of your home.
- You can save on cooling costs by avoiding cooling rooms that are not occupied. Keep the doors shut to those rooms and close off the vents.
- We all like to come home to a nice cool house after a long day's work, but why run the air-conditioner all day? Special automatic timers for air-conditioners are available that will turn the unit on before you arrive home.
- Regular maintenance will insure that your air-conditioner operates efficiently throughout the summer. Changing the filters once a month keeps it flowing and cooling better. You can also check your owner's guide to find out how to safely clean the condenser coils and fins on the outside of the unit.
- Keep the doors going outside shut to keep cool air in.
- Keep shades or blinds closed on the side of the house where the sun shines. MYLIFE
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