As we move into late summer, the high temperatures are showing no signs of winding down, and our homes can start to feel increasingly stuffy and warm. British houses tend to be uncomfortably hot at this time of year, as they are built to trap heat, since we tend to have incredibly harsh winters.
Unfortunately, this design causes more hot air to build up indoors during high temperatures, and if there is no airflow, not even fans or open windows will help cool a room down. However, the experts at Green Energy UK have shared there is actually a very simple way to reduce the heat in your home, as you just need to switch off certain appliances.
They said: “When the weather is warm, it’s a good idea to avoid adding to that heat with hot appliances. Kitchen goods such as ovens or tumble dryers will cause your kitchen to warm up – and quickly
“So, rather than using a tumble dryer, dry your clothes on the washing line – the old-fashioned way. In fact, if you stopped using a tumble dryer altogether, you would save around £70 a year.”
It might sound easy, but most people leave lots of electronic devices in their home on standby, which continue to draw power and emit heat even when they are not in use.
Tumble dryers and ovens are some of the worst offenders, since these devices are so large and the heat will spread quickly, which will significantly raise the temperature indoors.
If you take the time switch off devices it minimises the amount of heat sources in your home, which will keep it naturally cooler so you do not have to use a fan to stay comfortable.
Even smaller appliances like phone chargers can warm up your home as they heat up surfaces like bedside tables and carpets to trap even more heat in your bedroom at night.
This is why it is worth taking five minutes before you go to sleep at night to make sure everything is turned off, as it can make a significant difference in keeping your home cool.
The expert added: “Similarly, TVs, set-top boxes, DVDs, mobile phone chargers, games consoles, stereos, and PCs use small amounts of electricity when they are plugged in but not switched on, but they can generate a lot of heat.”
Not only will keeping an eye on your electronics help keep your home cooler, but it will also help reduce energy to cut down a on your bills so you can also save a little more money.
