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How to keep your NZ home cool during summer

How to keep things nice and chilled at home.

Al Hall
Last updated: 4 December 2024 | 3 min read
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Keep your NZ home cool this summer with these practical tips. Strategically open windows during cooler hours for airflow, and close curtains during peak heat to block sunlight.

Use fans to pull in cool air or push hot air out, and limit heat-generating appliances like ovens.

For a long-term solution, double glazing offers year-round comfort by keeping your home cool in summer and warm in winter, potentially increasing your property's value and saving on energy bills.

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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Al Hall Al Hall
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