In the warm climate of the Caribbean it is important to keep oneself and our children as cool as possible. One option to cool the house is to install an air conditioner.However, not everyone has the means to purchase one. Moreover, the energy consumption of an air conditioner is enormous resulting in an increase in your monthly electricity bill.
If you want to save money and be conscious how to handle the environment, it is much better to keep cool without an air conditioner. Consider these easy to follow hints and tips if you like to stay cool in the hot summer months.
Use a fan
A fan uses much less electricity than an air conditioner and is much cheaper to purchase. By sleeping with a fan instead of an air conditioner you easily use 75% less energy. On completely hot days you can also make an air conditioner out of your fan! Place a bucket with ice water behind the fan and adjust both the water and the fan such that cold air from the ice is blown evenly in the room through the fan.
Let the room air out
To create an even and regular wind flow through your house, you need to open the windows and doors opposite one another. This way an air stream is created.
Close the curtains
Try to keep the sun out of the house as much as possible when you are not home during the day. Close the curtains or blinds before leaving the house in order to keep the house cool.
Remain downstairs
Hot air rises. Therefore the room upstairs in the house is a lot warmer than those downstairs. So in order to stay cool, it is better to remain downstairs.
Water and ice
Drinking water is the best way to keep cool. Therefore, drink lots of water on hot days, preferably with ice. If possible, try to swim on the hottest moment of the day! Or, if you are not able to leave, take a cold shower. Another way to cool down is to place your feet in a tub of water with ice. When your feet are cooled down, you will feel this throughout your entire body.
Turn off the lights
By having the lights turned on in the house, the temperature increases. Ensure that you leave on as less lights as possible in order to keep the temperature low. The same applies for the oven. When baking something, the temperature in the kitchen increases by a couple of degrees.
Go outside
The best way to cool down is of course to go outside to a place where there is plenty of wind. Go to the beach and take a refreshing swim. Or if it is too warm outside, look for air-conditioned areas in public places.
If you want to save money and be conscious how to handle the environment, it is much better to keep cool without an air conditioner. Consider these easy to follow hints and tips if you like to stay cool in the hot summer months.
Use a fan
A fan uses much less electricity than an air conditioner and is much cheaper to purchase. By sleeping with a fan instead of an air conditioner you easily use 75% less energy. On completely hot days you can also make an air conditioner out of your fan! Place a bucket with ice water behind the fan and adjust both the water and the fan such that cold air from the ice is blown evenly in the room through the fan.
Let the room air out
To create an even and regular wind flow through your house, you need to open the windows and doors opposite one another. This way an air stream is created.
Close the curtains
Try to keep the sun out of the house as much as possible when you are not home during the day. Close the curtains or blinds before leaving the house in order to keep the house cool.
Remain downstairs
Hot air rises. Therefore the room upstairs in the house is a lot warmer than those downstairs. So in order to stay cool, it is better to remain downstairs.
Water and ice
Drinking water is the best way to keep cool. Therefore, drink lots of water on hot days, preferably with ice. If possible, try to swim on the hottest moment of the day! Or, if you are not able to leave, take a cold shower. Another way to cool down is to place your feet in a tub of water with ice. When your feet are cooled down, you will feel this throughout your entire body.
Turn off the lights
By having the lights turned on in the house, the temperature increases. Ensure that you leave on as less lights as possible in order to keep the temperature low. The same applies for the oven. When baking something, the temperature in the kitchen increases by a couple of degrees.
Go outside
The best way to cool down is of course to go outside to a place where there is plenty of wind. Go to the beach and take a refreshing swim. Or if it is too warm outside, look for air-conditioned areas in public places.