With the mercury rising in the summer, keeping your home cool and comfortable becomes a priority. Here is a look at some tips to keep the interior temperatures of your villa or apartment in the comfort zone this summer:

Block out the Sun

Direct entry of sunlight during the summer months can further heat up your home. Close your blinds and draw your curtains during the peak heat hours and reduce the heat entering your home.

Smart Ventilation

Strategically planned cross-ventilation can also cool your home effectively. You can avoid depending too much on the air-conditioner by opening windows on opposite sides of your apartment and allowing free circulation of air and natural cooling of your home.

Adjust your thermostat

Setting your thermostat at ambient temperatures while you are away, and at lower temperatures while you are around, will not only save on your electricity bills, but also keep your home cool. Programmable thermostats allow you to automate your home’s interior temperatures, ensuring that the air-conditioning system runs efficiently and only when needed.

Reduce heat-generating activities

Appliances like ovens, stoves, and clothes dryers generate a significant amount of heat when in use. These appliances are best avoided during the peak heat hours of the day. Consider cooking outdoors on the grill instead, or air-dry your clothes.

Outdoor shade

Plant more trees or set up awnings around your home to reduce heat around your home. This will help keep your home cool, while also making the outdoors more bearable.

Service your air-conditioning

Optimize your air-conditioner’s functional efficiency and power consumption by having it professionally serviced before the summer sets in. Clean or replace air filters as necessary for proper airflow.

Use heat-reflective roofing material

If you are due for a roof replacement, consider using materials that reflect rather than absorb heat, such as metal or light-coloured shingles. This way, you can further reduce the levels of heat being absorbed into your home’s interiors, helping keep your home substantially cooler during the summers.

By prioritizing implementation of the above cooling solutions, you can bring down your energy bills during the summer, while still keeping your home cool and comfortable. What’s more, these are environment-friendly, sustainable practices that will keep the planet happy too!