AN energy expert has shared five tricks to keep your home cool this summer. The energy-conserving advice helps keep temperatures low without running up your energy bills. 1 An expert shared her tips to keep energy bills low this summer (Stock photo) Credit: Getty Amy Barker, head of marketing at 100Green , shared the money-saving tricks.
A helpful technique, though it may seem obvious to some, is to block out the sun. "Many of us are guilty of letting the sun stream in through the window - especially after it feels like it’s been missing for so long," Barker said. "One of the easiest ways to keep your home cool during the warmer weather is to actually keep your blinds or curtains closed, particularly if the window sits on a south or west-facing wall.
"They’ll act as a barricade and help keep the temperature down, but if you do want to have them open to let some light in, try to avoid doing this during the hottest parts of the day, perhaps just opening in the evening to enjoy the last bit of the sun." Barker explained that while you don't have to keep yourself hidden in the dark forever, there are ideal times during the day to open your window. "A good general rule of thumb is to only open your windows first thing in the morning or evening and throughout the night," she said.
"This usually means avoiding having them open between about 11 am and 3 pm (the hottest part of the day)." Most read in Lifestyle MAC TOGETHER Rory McIlroy seen with wife Erica Stoll for first time si.