It’s tempting to switch on the AC any time your house gets too hot. But on milder summer days, it may not make sense to waste the energy—not when you can learn how to keep your house cool naturally. With a few easy tips from Advanced Comfort Systems, you can reduce the wear and tear on your system while saving on utility bills, too. Read our natural cooling tips below, then call us if you need more help maintaining your home comfort at 920-564-2333.
How to Keep Your House Cool in 5 Easy Steps
Try these alternatives to air conditioning next time your home starts to get too warm:
1. Assess Your Landscaping
Believe it or not, your landscaping plays a significant role in keeping you cool. That’s because trees and shrubs can help block out the sun’s warm rays, along with hot winds that blow toward your house. Planting ground cover plants is another way to reduce the heat that your home absorbs, leading to lower temperatures overall.
2. Improve Insulation
Insulation is important to keep your home feeling warm in the winter—but it also helps keep out warm air during the summer. Whether it’s your attic or around your windows, make sure to assess insulated areas and make improvements where you can.
3. Increase Ventilation
One of the best ways to stay cool is to increase the airflow in your house. Open your windows at night when temperatures drop to allow the cooler breezes inside. Add ceiling or box fans to circulate this cooler air further.
4. Reduce Activities That Generate Heat
Another great way to keep your home temperature lower is to limit activities that generate heat, such as turning on your oven or stove and running the dryer. Choosing energy-efficient lighting, like LEDs, will also naturally lower the temperature in your home.
5. Use Natural Fabrics
Replacing synthetic fabrics in home textiles with natural fibers like cotton, linen, and bamboo is another way to feel cooler. Think about items such as your clothing, bedding, and upholstery when considering a switch, too.
Cooling Comfort Is Just One Call Away
Even though it feels good to leave the windows open when you can, there are many sweltering summer days when relying on your AC is an absolute must. When your air conditioner needs maintenance, repair, or replacement, Advanced Comfort is the company to call. Get in touch with our Carrier® experts today by phone or online.
