While fans seem like an obvious choice when you’re trying to sleep through the night, they also add to energy bills. One tip for using fans more efficiently is to place them near windows at night when it’s cooler outside to help circulate the cooler air indoors.
Fortunately, there are several natural methods to cool your home without relying on energy. Here are three effective strategies, approved by your experts at 5 Star.
1. Optimise window use
British homes were originally designed to keep heat in so windows now play a big role in natural cooling of a home. By opening windows on opposite sides of a room or house you’ll create a cross-breeze, facilitating the flow of cool air.
For the biggest impact, this method is most effective during the early morning or late evening when outdoor temperatures are generally lower.
Installing energy-efficient windows can significantly enhance natural ventilation and reduce indoor temperatures. Using light curtains or blinds can reflect sunlight away from windows too.
2. Be mindful about cooking
Ovens give off a significant amount of heat and so using them during the hottest parts of the day, like lunchtime, can dramatically increase the temperatures inside a home.
To avoid this, prepare cold meals like salads and sandwiches instead.
If you feel as though you need to turn on the oven, it is better to do it early in the morning or late evening. You could also use your air fryer more, as this is smaller it emits less heat.
3. Utilise bi-folding doors for airflow
Bi-folding doors are the star of the show when it comes to wide openings, and when fully opened, they provide maximum ventilation.
Like any door, it matters where you put them and by positioning bifolds strategically facing a shaded garden or in a breezy area, they will welcome lots of cool air inside.
By especially opening bi-folding doors during the cooler parts of the day, you’ll reduce the need for artificial methods.
Should you choose to install them, the advisors at 5 Star can guide you through where their best position is for making the most of the cool air.
Follow 5 Star’s tried-and-tested tips for cooling your home and you can keep your home naturally cool without relying heavily on air conditioning or fans. Reach out to 5 Star for a quote on our energy efficient windows or to discuss the position of new bi-folding doors.
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