Hot Tips To Keep Cool

Every Summer, WA residents struggle with the blistering heat but blasting the air conditioner is not a practical option when you’re trying to keep electric costs down. But here are some great tips to get you through the sweltering nights and scorching summer days.

Whilst you’re at work during the week or out sun-baking on the weekends, the heat throughout the day streams through your unprotected windows heating up the whole house for when you return home. Try and shade your north and west facing windows with blinds or curtains that block out the sun. Even outside you can protect your windows with pergolas, awnings and thick foliage.

Make sure you keep your doors and windows closed during the day and once the evenings start to cool, open up the house to let the cooler air breeze through.  If you’re worried about insects or the safety of your home, have a lockable security mesh door that still allows cool air through the house.

Fans cost little to run so try it before pumping the AC. If it is still too hot, have both the fan and AC on to circulate cool air faster. To save electricity and money, have the air conditioner running at 24 - 26C. Setting your thermostat just 1C colder can make your power bills noticeably higher.

Even turning off electrical appliances by the plug when they are not in use will reduce the temperature in your home as they are still producing heat, items such as; T.V’s, computers, laptops etc.

The little things like drinking more water, running cold water on your wrists every few hours or even a spray bottle will help keep you cool cheaply. Just enjoying the summer will certainly make it fun, swimming in the pool, playing at the beach and BBQ’s in the garden to get out of the hot kitchen.