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How to Keep Your House Cool
In summer, does it happen to you that you have to visit your icebox several times a day? Do you frequently dream about living in Iceland when you are at home? Millions of homeowners in Toronto and other places are impacted by this problem every summer. Here we list some tricks to help you get ready for the long hot summer next year.
The easiest option: Air-conditioners
If you wish to try to decrease the temperature inside your house, there are several ways how to do that. The conventional air-conditioner is probably the most effective, but also the most expensive option. If you want to get the best value possible from your AC unit, there are some useful tips to follow – of course if you want to go this way. First, choose a machine of the right size according to the size of your house or condo. If you have a standard family home with two bedrooms, look for units with around 5,000 btu – that should be sufficient. The optimum spot for the unit is a window on the nort-facing wall of the house. This will keep the unit cooler and working more efficiently. Clean the internal filters at least once every month to prevent house dust from building up and having a bad effect on its performance. If you know you won’t be home for more than an hour, just turn the AC off and then after your return re-cool the rooms, this way it is more economical.
Environmentally-friendly options
How to fight the heat problem if you don’t want to use these power-hungry appliances because of environmental reasons? There are more possibilities how to decrease the internal temperature of your house, even if you don’t wish to add to global warming by pointless use of CO2 producing fossil fuels. We will start with the top of your home and proceed downwards step by step.
Roof
It is a commonly known fact that heat transfers more easily through some substances than others. Tiles, shingles or other types of roofing materials are a great example of this. Your attic space should be insulated with perfect quality material. If you apply a 12 inch layer instead of a 3 inch, the cost of cooling your home might be decreased by up to 10 percent.
The Keeping your Toronto home cool article will bring you even more tips and tricks on this topic.
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