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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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Keep your NZ home cool this summer with these practical strategies. Maximise airflow by opening windows for cross-ventilation overnight, then close them and your curtains during the day to block unwanted heat.
Use fans strategically to circulate air and limit using heat-generating appliances like your oven. For a long-term solution, investing in double glazing improves year-round comfort, saves on energy bills, and can increase your property's value. These tips will help create a more comfortable living space.
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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