Indonesia is known as a tropical country with hotter temperatures in the dry season. The hot air in Indonesia makes many people install air conditioners (AC) to make their homes cooler and more comfortable. A cool house will comfort you and your family at home. However, continuous use of AC will increase monthly electricity bills. Before you decide to install AC, try some smart ways to make your home feel cooler without air conditioning below.
Window Openings
Windows are needed to let natural light and air into the room. Ideally, the area of the window made is 1/12 of the outside space. With this calculation, you will get a cooler room because lots of natural air from outside enters the house.
Close the Curtains
Windows are important, but during the day when the heat is very intense, you need to close the windows with curtains. The reason is, that almost 30 percent of unwanted heat comes from sunlight. For that, curtains or drapes can reduce the temperature in the room by up to 20 degrees. So, closing the curtains can prevent your house from getting hotter.
Use Good Material For Sheets and Pillows
Another way to keep the room fresh is to replace your sheets and pillowcases. Flannel sheets and fleece blankets can insulate heat, while cotton can surfaces cool.
Install an Exhaust Fan
Install an exhaust fan in your kitchen and bathroom, to keep the room temperature cool. This tool can pull the hot air, when you finish cooking or the steamy air when taking a shower, out of your room or house.
Create a Garden in the Middle or Back of the House
The garden inside the house does not have to be big, you can create a mini garden or vertical garden to provide coolness inside the house. Place a grassy floor and a mini pond, you can bring a green and natural atmosphere into the house.
Avoid Bedrooms in the West of the House
The west direction is the direction of sunset and has the highest temperature. If you put the bedroom in the west of the house, the room will feel hotter, and stuffy.
Reduce Incandescent Lights
Incandescent lights can convert about 90 percent of the total energy into heat. For that, reduce incandescent lights to cool the house while lowering your home’s electricity bill.
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