If you don’t have AC in your home, it is challenging to keep the house comfortable during the summer. When installing an AC unit isn’t in the budget, use these tips to keep your home cool without AC.
Keep Humidity Low
The air always feels warmer when there is a lot of moisture in it. If you are struggling with keeping your home cool without AC, put some effort into managing the indoor humidity.
This can be done by placing portable dehumidifiers around the home. Also, running the vent fans in the kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room will move warm, damp air out of the home. You’ll feel more cool and comfortable when you can keep the indoor humidity level under 50%.
Keep Your Home Cool Without AC by Using Fans
If you don’t have AC, ceiling fans are crucial. They won’t work as well at cooling your home when they are rotating clockwise, though. As soon as the weather starts warming up, flip the switch on the fan motor to make them switch direction.
You’ll want them running counterclockwise for the maximum cooling effect in your home. Supplement your ceiling fans with window fans and box fans.
Close the Drapes When the Sun is Out
The sun shining through the windows will raise the temperature in a room by a few degrees. Blackout drapes and other window treatment options will help keep the room cooler. Buy blackout drapes for the rooms that get the most sun and close them during the hottest part of the day.
Shut Doors to Unused Rooms
Once you’ve reached a comfortable temperature in your home without AC, you want to keep it that way. Close the doors to any unused rooms so the cool air doesn’t get dispersed into areas you don’t care about cooling.
Install an Awning to Keep Your Home Cool Without AC
Similar to blackout drapes, exterior awnings over windows help keep the radiant heat from the sun out of your home. If you have to choose which windows to install an awning on, choose the west-facing windows.
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