The hot temperatures of the past few days have probably infiltrated your homes and air conditioners, although very efficient, can sometimes be expensive. Here are some tips for doing without it, and keeping your home cool.
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Electronic devices such as computers or household appliances produce a lot of heat when they work. Certain types of lighting such as incandescent and halogen bulbs also contribute to producing heat in your home. Instead, prefer LED lamps, advises the independent organization Écohabitation.
During the day, close windows and curtains, blinds and shutters, if you have them. In the evening, when the temperatures go down, open your windows, recommended the real estate group Logisco.
Place frozen water bottles in front of a fan that can act as a temporary air conditioner and cool the room.
One of the best solutions to protect your interior from the heat and to insulate your house well from the construction, or thanks to works. Inspect window and door surrounds, electrical and plumbing installations, as well as ventilation, said Écohabitation.
Installing shutters or sunscreens keeps your home cool in summer, but also warm in winter, and therefore reduces energy consumption.
Other tips are also effective, such as climbing plants on the exterior walls, white paint, even for the roof, or many plants on the balconies. Adding water points can also help bring fresh air into your home.
The fans do not actually cool the room, but help to redistribute the air and create a feeling of freshness.
Damp laundry in front of a fan or damp curtains may help cool the house, but keep an eye on the humidity. If it is too high, the effectiveness of this trick decreases.