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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 this NZ summer with a few simple strategies. Improve airflow by opening windows overnight for cross-ventilation, then close them and your curtains during the day to block heat.
Use fans strategically by placing ice in front for extra chill or positioning them to push hot air out. Limit using heat-generating appliances like ovens—opt for the BBQ instead. For a long-term solution, double glazing keeps your home comfortable year-round and adds 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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