Top 5 Tips To Beat the Heat in Your Home This Summer

Introduction

I love the heat and sun, but I can’t stand being in my home when it’s hot. Just like how cold weather can be miserable, heat can make us feel trapped in our homes without any air conditioning. We all know how important it is to keep your AC unit working correctly during the summer, but what other ways can you beat the heat? Here are my top five tips for keeping your house cool when temperatures soar:


1. Eliminate The Sun From Your Home

To begin, consider the sun’s effect on your home. If you are in a sunny area with windows that receive direct sunlight for long periods, you may want to take measures to block the sun. There are many ways to do this:

  • Use curtains, blinds, or shades on all your windows. You can buy custom-sized window coverings at most hardware stores or online retailers like Amazon and Walmart. If you don’t want to spend money on custom window treatments but still want some privacy from outside view, consider using room darkening curtains which will block out light but still let people see inside if they look closely enough through them (and yes–they’re really called “room darkening”).
  • Install window film over large glass surfaces such as bay windows or patio doors, so they’re not exposed directly outside during daylight hours when it gets hot enough that you need air conditioning just sitting there! The film helps reduce heat gain while still letting in plenty of natural light into your home–which is excellent because studies show people who get plenty of sleep live longer than those who don’t!

2. Use Fans To Move Air

Fans are one of the easiest ways to cool your home. You can use them in several different places in your home, including:

  • Ceiling fans – Your ceiling fan should be on during summer, so keep it off if you’re running the AC.
  • Box fans – Use box fans to circulate air around a room or space and help reduce heat buildup. They’re great for bedroom windows, where they’ll put some pressure on the window screens, helping them let more air through while keeping bugs out too!
  • Oscillating fans – If possible, set up oscillating fans in every room where people gather during hot days (think living rooms). They’ll help keep everyone cooler as they move from one side of their bodies toward another as they walk or sit down with friends/family members at night.* Window-mounted desk features for desks mounted onto an open window (eBay)

3. Keep Your Blinds Closed

One of the easiest ways to keep your home cool is by keeping your blinds closed. When you have your blinds open, it lets in a lot of heat and light into your home. This can make it feel warm and uncomfortable inside. Instead, try keeping all of your windows covered with some sort of blackout material like curtains or shades so that they can block out any unwanted sunlight or heat from entering the room you’re sitting in at a given time during the day or night. The next time you want some natural light is coming into the room while still being cool enough to sit comfortably without any sweat forming on your brow (and turning into an uncomfortable feeling), close those blinds!

4. Use Cooking Wisely

There are several ways to cook without heating your home. This is especially important if you live in an older house or apartment with no central air.

Use the microwave: The microwave uses less energy than an oven and can still cook food quickly, which makes it ideal for those times when you’re craving something hot and filling but don’t want your whole kitchen to heat up. Have a cold day? You can also use the microwave to warm leftovers or make soup or stew that tastes like it was just cooked on the stovetop!

Use the oven: Even if you have a gas range, there’s no reason not to use your electric oven as long as it has been properly maintained (and even if it hasn’t!). While grilling outside will always win out over cooking inside when it comes down to taste, there are several things that work better inside than outside—such as roasting vegetables or baking cookies (which always turn out better when made at home).

5. Have Your Air Conditioner Serviced Regularly (or Replace it)

Regular air conditioner maintenance is the key to ensuring your cooling system runs at its best. While the cost of an annual service may seem steep, it can actually save you money in the long run by extending the life of your unit and keeping it working correctly.

Timely Air Conditioning Repair and Replacement can also help you avoid house fires and carbon monoxide leaks, both of which are dangerous on their own but become even more severe when they happen in conjunction with a broken AC unit. By having routine inspections done by a professional technician, you’ll also be able to get any minor issues taken care of before they become big problems that will cost more time and money than simply hiring someone to fix them would have.

The most important thing about having regular inspections for your cooling systems (whether they’re central air or window units) is preventing frozen pipes during cold weather months like winter or springtime when temperatures drop below freezing outside, but inside, there may still be warm air circulating from people’s activities – mainly if those activities include cooking pasta!

Conclusion

We hope these tips have made you feel less intimidated about the prospect of summer and its heat. Summer can be a beautiful time of year, but it requires a bit of extra preparation. By following our tips, you’ll be able to enjoy the outdoors without sacrificing your comfort at home or spending too much money on expensive HVAC systems.

Kevin Darabont
I am a freelance writer who loves to craft, home decor improvement, and active DIYers. I am happy to share my knowledge and experience to the world and learn new things everyday.