Cool Your Room

This helps your house cool better.

Cool your room.

This can cool down a room by up to 20 f. Opting for pure cotton bedding rather than poly. For summer weather you want the blades to turn in a counterclockwise direction pushing a fast cooling breeze down into the room past your body s skin. Also turn off any lights computers or tvs in the room as these are all heat sources that can raise the temperature in your room.

While textiles like flannel sheets and fleece blankets are fantastic for insulation cotton is a smarter move this time of year as it breathes easier and stays cooler. If you want to fix your old windows caulking or weather stripping will be an excellent option to stop the cool air from leaking out of the window explains werner jorgensen a sales manager at heatxperts. Most people change their duvet for a thinner one in the summer but it s worth paying attention to what your bedding is made from. However if replacing your old windows isn t in the budget there s still a simple way to keep your bedroom cooler on a dime.

Not only does seasonally switching your bedding freshen up a room but it s also a great way to keep cool. If you need to cool down a room start by closing the window coverings in the room since sunlight will heat up a space very quickly.