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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 home cool during the NZ summer with a few key strategies. Manage airflow by opening windows overnight for cross-ventilation and closing them with curtains drawn during the day's peak heat.
- Use fans to pull in cool air or push hot air out.
- Limit heat from appliances by opting for a BBQ.
For a long-term solution, installing double glazing improves year-round temperature control, saves on energy bills, and can increase your property's value.
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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