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Smart home cooling tips everyone should know<\/h3>\n
If you don\u2019t have portable, window-mounted, or central conditioning, or the A\/C system you rely on isn\u2019t working properly, you\u2019ve undoubtedly made use of various home cooling tips and tricks to beat the heat and humidity.<\/p>\n
Some of those tips may be included below and perhaps a few of them will be new to you. These home cooling tips aren\u2019t just for the air condition-less, though.<\/p>\n
They can also be used in conjunction with your air conditioning. Obviously, relying less on the A\/C reduces your utility bill. There are other notable benefits to using these home cooling tips even if you do have A\/C, such as if you:<\/p>\n
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- are eco-conscious and want to lower your carbon footprint<\/li>\n
- have an older home with less effective cooling airflow distribution<\/li>\n
- only have a portable or window A\/C unit<\/li>\n
- own a cottage with a limited amount of A\/C or no A\/C system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Try these seven home cooling ideas to increase your comfort level when it heats up.<\/p>\n
1. Cover the windows<\/h3>\n
Allowing natural light in during the day is nice. Unfortunately, rooms in direct sunlight heat up quickly on hot and sunny days.<\/p>\n
Research<\/a> from the U.S. Department of Energy estimates that 76% of sunlight that hits standard double-pane windows becomes heat when it enters a home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
West-facing and south-facing windows bear the brunt of the sun\u2019s heat from late in the morning until the early evening. That heat also gets retained by most items in a room that are exposed to sunlight, including carpets, rugs, furniture, and clutter.<\/p>\n
Keeping windows that directly face the sun covered during a portion of the day is the easiest and most cost-effective way to keep your home\u2019s inside cooler.<\/p>\n
Using external shutters or another type of exterior window covering will be most effective at keeping the sunlight out. For interior decorative room cooling options, use insulating curtains, thick drapes, thermal shades, infrared heat reduction window film, or solar screens.<\/p>\n
You could also bolster your efforts to limit the amount of direct sunlight entering your home by creating more exterior shade with an awning or exterior foliage.<\/p>\n
2. Make home energy efficiency upgrades<\/h3>\n
One of the best home cooling tips you can follow is to make as many upgrades as possible to boost your home\u2019s energy efficiency and lower your utility costs.<\/p>\n
We already mentioned using thermal window film to reduce the sun\u2019s heat inside your home. An even better solution is to upgrade to more energy efficient double or triple-glazed windows, skylights, and doors that are Energy Star-certified<\/a>.<\/p>\n
If it\u2019s been many years since your home\u2019s insulation was installed, it\u2019s worth exploring whether or not it\u2019s time for an insulation upgrade. Don\u2019t forget about the garage, which is a commonly overlooked room when it comes to insulation installation in houses.<\/p>\n
Minimizing the number of air leaks around your home will go a long way towards making it more energy efficient. Properly applied weatherstripping and caulking and foam sealants around your doors and windows are effective (and cost-effective) at reducing drafts.<\/p>\n
All of these upgrades, in addition to ensuring you have adequate attic venting and insulation, will lower your energy usage year-round by minimizing your home\u2019s transfer of hot and cold air.<\/p>\n
While these home energy efficiency upgrades may require a not-insignificant financial commitment now, they\u2019ll pay long-term dividends for as long as you remain in your house…and even beyond that if you sell, because they add to your home\u2019s value.<\/p>\n
3. Use your fans more efficiently<\/h3>\n
Yes, there actually is a right way and a wrong way (or at least a less effective way) to use a fan.<\/p>\n
Because fans move a room\u2019s air around more than actually cooling it, using them properly will increase their efficiency.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s start with your ceiling fans. In the summer, a ceiling fan\u2019s blades should be rotating counterclockwise<\/strong> at a high speed, which creates an updraft cooling effect. During the winter, reverse the direction the blades rotate and use the fan\u2019s lowest speed setting.<\/p>\n
Strategically setting up two fans in a room can create a pleasant cross breeze. A box fan placed in an open window that\u2019s blowing outwards will suck out a room\u2019s hot air. If the air outside is cooler than the inside air, some of that cooler air should be drawn in, too.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s another fan cooling trick that works \u2013 place a bowl in front of fan that\u2019s filled with ice (or some ice packs) to create a chilling breeze.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not using the A\/C at all, even running your kitchen and bathroom fans for a little while will help to expel some of the hot air in your home.<\/p>\n
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4. Declutter<\/h3>\n
Just as the sun\u2019s heat is absorbed by furnishings near windows, excess clutter in rooms does the same thing.<\/p>\n
Darker coloured clutter (including clothing piles and dark storage containers) left in direct sunlight will absorb and transfer more heat.<\/p>\n
Uncluttered rooms allow air to circulate more freely through a home. That makes fans and your home\u2019s central heating and cooling systems work more efficiently.<\/p>\n
Having less clutter in a room makes it feel less stuffy and boosts your comfort level and ability to be more productive in the space.<\/p>\n
Also consider that cooling down an unused spare room in a home that\u2019s running air conditioning wastes money. Think about making that room more functional by decluttering and turning it into a:<\/p>\n
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- home entertainment room<\/li>\n
- exercise room<\/li>\n
- wine room<\/li>\n
- home office<\/a><\/li>\n
- craft room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
5. Use a dehumidifier<\/h3>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not the heat, it\u2019s the humidity.\u201d You\u2019ve heard that line before and it\u2019s true.<\/p>\n
High humidity makes you feel more uncomfortable than you feel in high, drier heats because the air around you has more moisture. That makes the air less effective at absorbing the sweat you release (not unlike how a saturated sponge is less absorbent).<\/p>\n
Running a dehumidifier won\u2019t cool a room better than air conditioning, but it can be used in tandem with it or by itself to get a room feeling more comfortable when it\u2019s muggy. An ideal relative humidity level is between 40-50%.<\/p>\n
Note that dedicated humidifiers tend to be more efficient at reducing a room\u2019s humidity compared to using the dehumidifying function on most portable A\/C units.<\/p>\n
Another benefit of using a dehumidifier is that it minimizes the likelihood of allergens, mould, and mildew from forming in your home.<\/p>\n
6. Minimize usage of home heat sources<\/h3>\n
One of the most common-sense home cooling tips we can offer is to simply cut off the heat that\u2019s being generated in your home at the source.<\/p>\n
Instead of using your oven to make dinner, fire up the barbecue. Use a slow cooker or the microwave as alternatives to oven cooking that will generate less heat in the kitchen.<\/p>\n
Running the dishwasher and using the appliances in your laundry room<\/a> later in the day when it\u2019s cooler is smart, for both heat-reducing reasons and because electricity rates are cheaper.<\/p>\n
If anyone in your house is taking a hot shower, be sure the bathroom\u2019s fan is running to expel the heat and moisture in the room.<\/p>\n
And if you\u2019re still clinging to those incandescent bulbs, switching to energy efficient CFL or LED bulbs will generate less heat, too.<\/p>\n
Leave tasks that generate heat like doing the laundry or running the dishwasher until later in the day.<\/p><\/div>\n
7. Home cooling tips to get a better night\u2019s sleep<\/h3>\n
When it\u2019s hot and humid, getting a good night\u2019s sleep if you don\u2019t have A\/C can be a challenge.<\/p>\n
Using more lightweight sheets should help, especially if they\u2019re more breathable linens like cotton or linens that cool such as percale, microfibre, and bamboo bed sheets.<\/p>\n
Cooling mattress pads and toppers, in addition to pillows that use cooling gel or are made with bamboo and buckwheat, will further ensure that you get a more restful sleep.<\/p>\n
Check the forecast to find out if the temperature overnight is dropping to a comfortable level. If so, open your bedroom windows before going to bed to let out the room\u2019s hot air and to bring some fresh air inside.<\/p>\n
Leave your bedroom door open in order to improve the room\u2019s airflow.<\/p>\n
If you are running the A\/C, try these tips<\/h3>\n
If you are making use of some of these home cooling ideas while still running your air conditioning, here are four tips to make it run more efficiently:<\/p>\n
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- Get your air conditioner and furnace serviced regularly (Energy Star recommends yearly tune-ups).<\/li>\n
- Change your HVAC air filters a minimum of every three months.<\/li>\n
- Have your ducts cleaned every three to five years to maximize the airflow of your HVAC systems.<\/li>\n
- Don\u2019t close vents or doors to unused rooms while the central A\/C or heat are running.<\/strong> It\u2019s a very common misconception that this is helpful, but it throws off the air balancing in your home for your HVAC systems, which can actually make them work harder.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
One more thing you should do is to leave enough space around supply and return vents to improve airflow by repositioning furniture and moving nearby clutter.<\/p>\n
Organized Interiors takes this into account when designing our custom cabinetry<\/a>. To ensure proper ventilation, we add integrated vents to the bottom of any furniture piece that\u2019s positioned over any of your floor or wall vents.<\/p>\n
Despite using the above tips, you may still frustratingly find that certain parts of your home (like the top floor) are experiencing temperature disparities when your heating or cooling systems are running.<\/p>\n
If having your HVAC systems serviced and your ducts cleaned don\u2019t fix the problem, it may just be that the layout of your home or a less than optimal duct installation years ago are inhibiting the airflow of your HVAC systems.<\/p>\n
Get organized and keep your home a little cooler<\/h3>\n
Remove the clutter from your home that makes it harder to keep your living space cool.<\/p>\n
Entrust your organization and storage needs to Organized Interiors, who have been leaders in helping to keep homes in the GTA tidy and clean for over 40 years.<\/p>\n
Schedule your complimentary in-home design consultation<\/a> with us today.<\/p>\n
Please share this post if you found it useful.<\/em><\/p>\n
See also:<\/h4>\n
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- 7 Home Air Quality Tips to Freshen up Your Living Space<\/a><\/li>\n
- The High Cost of Clutter: 5 Effects You Can\u2019t Afford to Ignore<\/a><\/li>\n
- The One Touch Rule Is a House Clutter Solution That Works<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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