Incandescent and even some LED bulbs produce heat while they light your home. Keep temperatures down by only using the lights when absolutely necessary, and utilizing other light sources, like your phone flashlight. You can also unplug any lamps or electronic devices that you aren’t using. Sometimes, even electronics in “standby” mode can be warm because they’re drawing electricity from the outlet. While it may seem counterproductive, having the windows open lets the hot air from outside into the home. As soon as the sun comes up, close and lock the windows to keep the cooler air trapped in your home. If your windows don’t lock or you feel some air leaking in when you close them, consider placing a towel along the sash where the window opens to block the air. Hang up blackout curtains or place a car sun shade in the window during the day. As soon as the sun is up, close the curtains completely or unroll the sunshade to keep the sunshine from heating your home.  Car sun shades normally have a shiny backing material that reflects the sun and work well for smaller windows. Blackout curtains absorb the sunlight and tend to work well for larger windows. Once the sun goes down, set up a large fan in front of an open window to blow cooler air into the room. If you have a ceiling fan, turn it on to circulate the air throughout the room. If it’s an extremely warm night, spritz yourself with cold water from a water bottle and stand in front of the fan before going to sleep. This can cool down your body temperature immensely and help you get to sleep. During the summer, it’s best to eat cold meals or do most of your cooking with the microwave or outside on a grill. Keep your stove and oven turned off on the hottest days to keep the air as cool as possible. If you need to cook inside, consider using a griddle or panini press to cook, which have less power and will give off less heat into the kitchen. Your dishwasher can also make your home hotter in the summer. Try washing your dishes by hand to avoid releasing hot, moist air into your home.
أطفئ الأنوار في منزلك. أبقِ النوافذ مغلقة خلال النهار. غطِّ النوافذ بظلال الشمس أو الستائر. افتح نوافذك واستخدم المراوح لزيادة نسيم الهواء ليلًا. تجنب تشغيل الأجهزة التي يمكن أن تسخن منزلك.