{"id":9732,"date":"2018-08-13T13:42:28","date_gmt":"2018-08-13T20:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/?p=9732"},"modified":"2018-08-13T13:42:28","modified_gmt":"2018-08-13T20:42:28","slug":"cool-house-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rentecdirect.com\/blog\/cool-house-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your House Cool on a Budget"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"houseAs the summer months drag on, it can sometimes feel like <\/span>keeping your house cool is an impossible task<\/span><\/a>. Long, sticky nights can seem unbearable, particularly if you don\u2019t have the luxury of air conditioning. <\/span><\/p>\n

When it\u2019s hot out, it might seem like cranking up the AC is your only option. \u00a0But depending on your AC is one of the more expensive options to staying cool during the hot summer months<\/a>. Thankfully, <\/span>there are a variety of steps you can take at home to keep the temperature down<\/span><\/a>. In this post, we\u2019ll look five ways you can keep your house cool on a budget. <\/span><\/p>\n

Close Your Blinds<\/h3>\n

When the sun is blazing in through the windows, around <\/span>76% of that energy<\/span><\/a> enters your home to become heat. It\u2019s therefore not surprising that closing your blinds or curtains can significantly cool a room during daylight hours. Of course, it\u2019s nice to allow some light into a room when it\u2019s nice outside, but as soon as the sun is shining directly through a window, it might be time to close the blinds and keep the heat exchange at a minimum. You can also buy heat reducing window films that help to keep out UV rays and heat transference. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Utilize Fans<\/h3>\n

Standalone or ceiling fans are far more energy efficient than air conditioning units. There are a variety of affordable options you can choose from when it comes to keeping your house cool. For example, it only costs on average around <\/span>$3.70 per month<\/span><\/a> to run a high-efficiency ceiling fan for 12 hours per day. Standalone fans are also fairly efficient and can be particularly useful when placed by a window at night. They will help circulate the cooler outside air through your room. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cook Outdoors<\/h3>\n

When the weather is nice, there\u2019s no better way to eat than from the outdoor grill. Not only is it the perfect way to entertain guests and enjoy summer, but it can also mean your house stays cooler. Running an oven at 400 degrees can soon make your kitchen unbearably hot if it\u2019s already close to 100 outside. There are plenty of alternatives to using your stove or oven which can help keep the temperature at a bearable level. <\/span><\/p>\n

Unplug Your Electronics<\/h3>\n

Devices such as PCs, laptops, TVs, games consoles, and other similar devices will all pump out heat when they\u2019re turned on. Not only this, but they\u2019ll keep your electricity meter ticking over even when on standby. Unplugging them when not in use can prevent them from kicking out residual heat and save you money at the same time. This is particularly relevant if you\u2019re planning a trip away; each device may only use a small amount of energy, but it soon mounts up. <\/span><\/p>\n

Change Your Bedsheets<\/h3>\n

Waking up during a hot summer\u2019s night because you\u2019re entangled in your overly warm bedsheets can be frustrating. Although fleecy blankets and flannel sheets are ideal for cooler weather, they can be unbearably hot when it\u2019s warm out. Switching to lighter fabrics such as cotton can make a huge difference, without costing a fortune. Alternatively, try using just the sheets without a comforter or blanket. <\/span><\/p>\n

Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n

Just because it\u2019s hot outside doesn\u2019t mean you have to spend a lot on <\/span>running your AC continuously<\/span><\/a>. These are but five simple changes you can make to reduce the temperature indoors or prevent it from getting even hotter. When combined, they can mean that you hardly have to use your air conditioner. What\u2019s more, all of these tips can be implemented on a budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

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