Air conditioning can hike up your energy bill during hot summers. However, this doesn’t mean you have to turn off the A/C and be miserable in the heat. Read below to learn some tips to keep house cool without air conditioner by being more “green”.
Fans
Circulating air on a hot summer day helps you stay cool. Ceiling fans or portable fans are useful for cooling off. A breeze is always welcome when you are outside during the summer, so bring the breeze inside your home to cool you down. You can also try to put a bowl of ice in front of your fan so that it blows even cooler air in your direction.
Insulate
Keep hot air out and cool air in by properly insulating your attic. Also, use caulking and weatherstripping around windows and other entrances to prevent cool air inside your home from leaking out. Pulling your drapes closed also prevents heat from coming in by blocking direct sunlight from heating up your home. Keep the sun out!
Reduce Heat Generating Activity
On especially hot summer days, avoid activities and appliances that generating heat. This includes doing laundry, taking hot showers and cooking hot foods. All of these activities generate humidity that gets trapped in your house. Also, turn off heat-generating lights during the daytime.
Plant Trees
Trees are not only beautiful and useful for fresh air circulation, but they also provide cool shade. If you plant trees around your house, that area will be shady and cool; perfect for a barbeque or a get together without the sweltering summer heat.
If you are having issues with your air conditioning, call a heating and cooling service to help you. TalkLocal can connect you with the best professionals in your local area in a matter of minutes.
