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5 Ways to Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning

June 25, 2019 | Posted by: Kelleway Mortgage Architects

Open Windows

When it’s cooler outside than inside, open your windows instead of using air conditioning. Use a window fan, blowing toward the outside, to pull cool air in through other windows and to push hot air out. When it’s hotter outside than inside, close your windows and draw window coverings against direct sunlight.

Delay Tasks

On hot days, delay heat-producing tasks until the cooler evening or early morning hours, such as dishwashing, baking or doing laundry.

Caulk

Caulk around window and door frames and use weather stripping on exterior doors. Have a professional seal any gaps where air can travel between the attic and your living space.

Change Light Bulbs

Use energy-efficient lighting in your home. CFL and LED light bulbs operate cooler and cost less to use because most of their energy produces light instead of heat. Incandescent light bulbs, on the other hand, lose 90% of their energy as heat.

Plant a Tree

Leafy shade trees planted on the east and west sides of your home can improve comfort and decrease cooling needs by blocking heat and sunlight. You’ll still have the benefit of heat from the sun in the winter, after the leaves fall. Check with your local garden centre for recommendations.

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