By Stephanie Holliday
IT can get quite hot here in the Goulburn Valley, sweltering summers mean it can feel like the air conditioning is running 24/7.
However, minimising the use of air conditioners is a great way to save on energy costs and keep your usage down. Here are just a few ways to keep you cool:
Close the blinds
Windows can let in about 25 percent of summer heat, make sure to block the heat with shades or blinds during the sunniest hours of the day.
Ensure ceiling fans rotate counter-clockwise
A ceiling fan isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it appliance. In the summer, the fan blades should rotate counter-clockwise (as you look up at it) to push the air straight down.
Use a dehumidifier
Moist heat is much more uncomfortable for people and pets than dry heat. Dehumidifiers suck the moisture out of balmy summer air in your home, making it much more comfortable, even at higher temperatures. Ideally, keep indoor humidity under 60 percent.
