How to Stay Cool at Home During Summer
Summer Heat and Staying Cool
Summer is almost here! Everyone is ready to go on vacation or spend more time outdoors. As we celebrate the arrival of summer, one thing that worries everyone is how to deal with the summer heat. If the high temperatures are not addressed, they could keep you from enjoying this season. So, if you have plans for this summer and do not want heat to get in the way, below are some tips to help you stay cool.
Keeping Heat Off Your Home
To stay cool during the summer, you have to ensure that you do as much as you can to keep heat out of your home. One of the best ways of doing this is closing during the day and opening them during the night. By closing your windows during the day, you restrict hot air from the outside from entering your home. But, leaving the windows open at night lets in cool air from the outside into your home. Another way to keep your home cool is by turning off the lights in your house. Some LED and all incandescent bulbs can produce heat which adds on to your summer heat issues. Additionally, you can invest in a humidifier to suck moisture out of the air in your house. This will go a long way in making heat a lot more tolerable. Finally, consider installing a cooling system to ensure that your house is cool at all times.
Check Your Clothing
Aim to wear fewer clothes during the summer. Your clothes should be loose and light. Loose clothes allow circulation of air, thus helping to keep you cool. Also, wearing bright-colored clothes to reflect the heat rather than absorbing it. Additionally, opt for linen, double gauze and cotton clothes. Their breathability allows more air to reach your body, hence keeping you cool.
Eat and Drink Right
It goes without saying that water is important during the summer season. Already your body is losing a lot of water due to the heat so the least you can do is drink a lot of water. You can rehydrate by eating fruits and vegetables with a high water concentration. Finally, avoid eating big meals or foods with a high fat content. Besides, the body uses more energy to digest bigger or fatty meals; hence your body tends to feel hotter.
Contact Us Today!
If you want to stay cool during the summer, have a HVAC system installed or have your current system checked. Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer is a trusted HVAC professional. We offer installation, repair and maintenance services for your HVAC system. Call us at (847) 367-4492 today to speak to one of our HVAC professionals and have your house sorted for the summer. Don’t wait! Schedule your appointment online here.
