Running air-conditioning all day isn’t the only – or the cheapest – way to keep cool, and homeowners and renters can make small tweaks to their homes to beat the heat in the cost-of-living crisis.
The first step was to identify a part of the house that would be improved, typically where the most time was spent, such as a living room or kitchen.
From there, Adams recommended installing or improving insulation, both in the ceiling or beneath the floor. “Putting insulation in the ceiling, if there was none there, would really make a significant difference,” he said.
Adams said even those who already had insulation might not be getting its full benefit if it were incorrectly installed or if the ceiling featured downlights (canned lighting).
“Lots of houses have recessed light fittings, with gaps around them because some lights were designed to have airflow past them to keep them cool,” he said.
Next was to draught-seal doors and windows to prevent cool or warm air from escaping, and adding heavy or sun-blocking curtains or blinds to keep the sun out and warmth in.
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