If the temperatures in Waterford rise again in the coming days, many are to keep their houses cool and comfortable.
Pinergy, the Energy Transition Company, shares top tips to relieve cooler, more energy -efficient houses from the heat.
Top tips continued solutions for inexpensive solutions:
Block the sun: A simple and yet effective trick is to close curtains and blinds during the pointed sunshine hours to hide the heat. In addition, design exclusions on the bottom of the doors that are usually used in winter can prevent hot air from entering your house.
Turn the thermostat off: Turning the thermostat for your living areas can contribute to a somewhat cooler home. In every degree to reduce your thermostat, it will make a big difference for your heating calculations.
The time of the window is everything: If you think about how you keep your home cool when opening windows cool, clever timing, it is important. When windows are opened overnight, leave the air into the rooms. When the windows are open during the day, try to get a cross breeze or an air flow through the house.
Warmth rises, so stay low: If you live in a house with several floors, rooms on the upper floors will feel the effects of heat much more often than those below the lower floors. Remember the heat rises!
Pull up the grill: Grill evenings are not just a good way to cook meals in summer. They are also an energy -efficient way of doing this. The potential of the residual heat from the oven or other cooking devices is reduced, which means that your home is cooler longer.
Time your tasks: During the coldest part of the day, lead heat production devices such as dishwashing detergents, washing machines and other energy -intensive devices. Use the good drying weather and the air -drying clothing instead of the machine dry.
Plug “Phantom”: Devices that remain in standby companies often consume energy like their television and can help increase the temperature in your house. Consider the plug -in actors to prevent unnecessary heat accumulation.
The 3-minute shower: A short, cool shower is a quick and energy -efficient way to cool off. A cool shower shortly before going to bed can help reduce body temperature and to improve sleep in warm and uncomfortable conditions.
Tip tips – invest in personal cooling:
Get a fan: An electronic fan is a great way to stay cool under hot conditions. Be sure to consider an energy -efficient model because it can be used over long periods of time.
Take up moisture: High humidity can make the heat more intense. A dehumidifier is ideal for combating the damp summer heat, which makes the air feel much more bearable.
Top tips long-term solutions:
Switch to LED lighting: An excellent rule of thumb all year round, but LED lamps consume much less energy than conventional light bulbs and emit less warmth.
Create natural shadows: Planting trees and other garden plants in the house in the house can achieve shade points both inside and outside the house.
Insolate: Good insulation not only keeps your home warm in winter, but is decisive for reducing the heat gain in summer.
Let the sun run for you: Installing solar modules you can use the sunshine to reduce your energy costs, which means that the costs for the execution of additional devices such as fans or humidifiers can compensate for.
David Slattery, head of communication at Pinergy, said: “When a heat wave hits, our first instinct is to find immediate relief, but this can often lead to energy consumption.”
“Simple changes such as closing the curtains can make a big difference. In the long term, we see more homeowners who invest in solar collectors and better insulation. These are no longer just winter considerations, they are essential for the management of the efficiency of our house in ever warmer summer,” he added.