Is Your Home Trapping Heat? 5 Low-Cost Hacks to Lower Indoor Temperatures Without Increasing Your Energy Bill

As the heatwave continues to rage across many parts of the country, many homeowners are seeking solutions to keeping cool without running their air conditioning units nonstop. Fortunately for you, expensive cooling devices aren’t always necessary for homeowners to achieve significant changes in indoor temperatures.

Homeowners have learned that many of their homes’ heat problems stem from inadequate ventilation caused by overexposure to the sun and by building materials that absorb heat. Luckily, you can achieve some serious changes to your property by making just some minor, inexpensive changes.

1. Prevent the Sunshine from Coming into Your House:

If you want to keep your house from getting hot, you should do the following:

• Close your curtains during the hottest times of the day
• Use blinds or curtains that are light-colored and reflective
• Put up bamboo shades on any balconies or window.

2. Improve Your Cross-Ventilation to Increase Airflow:

To create as strong a breeze as possible, you can:

• Open your windows in the morning and evening.
• Create airflow from opposite windows & doors.
• Use exhaust fans to help the house vent out the belly air.

3. Turn Off Hidden Heating Sources:

Multiple heating sources are commonly found at home. The most common ones are:

• TVs
• Computers
• Charger cords
• Stoves
• Incandescent light bulbs

4. Use Plant Life to Create Natural Shade and Improve Indoor Air Quality:

Using plant life in close proximity to windows and balconies will:

• Create shade from the sun 
• Improve the quality of your indoor air
• Create an environment where you feel more comfortable

5. Use Lightweight Fabric Products in Your Home:

In summer, you should consider using only:

• Lightweight sheets
• Lightweight curtains
• Lightweight cushion covers

Final Words

You don’t necessarily have to increase your monthly bill to keep your house cool during summer months. There are lots of relatively inexpensive ways to both block sunlight and create airflow through your home. For example, blocking direct sunlight with curtains, creating airflow with exhaust fans, reducing the number of appliances that generate heat (like lights) and using the shade of trees near your windows will all result in you staying cooler if the outside temperature continues to climb. You can still operate within the same budget as you did last summer and stay just as comfy in the heat with these inexpensive cooling solutions.

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