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How to keep your NZ home cool during summer
How to keep things nice and chilled at home.
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To keep your NZ home cool this summer, strategically manage airflow by opening windows overnight and sealing gaps to keep hot air out during the day.
- Close curtains and blinds during peak heat to block up to 30% of unwanted warmth.
- Use fans to create cross-breezes and place ice in front for extra cooling.
- Limit use of heat-generating appliances like ovens.
For a long-term solution, installing double glazing improves year-round comfort and adds value to your property.
Opening your windows in the middle of the day can actually make your house hotter!
1. Encourage air flow and let in cool air
2. Use curtains and blinds
3. Know how to place your freestanding fans
Pointing fans towards windows can push hot air out of a room.
4. Limit appliance use
5. Think about double glazing
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