Ten Hot Hacks to Save Energy this Sumer | Glaze & Save
We may have
turned the heating off for the year (or are we just being optimistic?) but
that’s no reason not to continue reducing your energy consumption and laying
down some groundwork for lower bills throughout the year. And with the money
you’ll save on your energy bills, perhaps you can buy a few extra ice creams
this summer, and who doesn’t love that?
So without further ado we bring you our 10 hot hacks to save energy this summer.
1. Use your windows to release heat and gain cooler air indoors.
Opening your windows at night and closing them first thing in the morning allows you to trap cooler air inside your home, meaning relying on fans and air conditioning units less.
2. Have a barbeque!
Utilisng alternative methods of cooking, such as outdoor barbeques, microwaves and convection ovens allow you to reduce the heat of cooking to a minimum, keeping your home cooler and avoiding the need for air conditioning or fans.
3. Use a ceiling fan instead of air conditioning.
Ceiling fans use less energy than air conditioners, and work to create a wind chill effect perfect for cooing down people rather than whole rooms. Use a combination of ceiling and oscillation fans, and make sure you turn your fan off when leaving a room, since it will not give any general room cooling benefit.
4. Take colder and shorter showers.
Not only are cool showers refreshing on hot summer days, but the lower temperatures save energy and the shorter amount of time spent under the jets saves water.
5. Spend more time outdoors!
Enjoying time in the garden, the park or if you’re really lucky, the beach all reduce the amount of time you spend indoors using energy. What better excuse that for a lazy afternoon in the sun!
6. Try not to overfill your fridge and freezer.
It’s tempting to pack your fridge and freezer with cold drinks and ice lollies for those hot summer days; however if your appliances don’t have room to allow cold air to circulate, they need to work harder to keep your food cold. Make sure your fridge has plenty of empty space and keep your freezer about three quarters full for maximum savings.
7. Turn off your tumble dryer.
Take advantage of the blue skies and dry weather by dumping the dryer and air drying your laundry instead. Not only can it save you loads on your energy bills, but it will make you laundry smell like fresh air without fabric softeners or other fragranced products. Double savings!
8. Consider getting secondary glazing.
Not just for winter, Glaze & Save InvisiTherm bespoke magnetic secondary glazing has amazing UV properties, completely eradicating fading from the sun while having heat rejection properties of 26%, meaning you can enjoy your home without it feeling like a greenhouse!
9. Close your curtains!
Yes it might seem counter intuitive to close your curtains on a lovely sunny day, but if you want to reduce the heat inside your home, closing curtains, shutters or blinds will block the sun’s rays leading to a cooler home.
10. Consider going solar.
Summer is the best time to get the most out of solar panels. Longer days and stronger sunshine means more energy generated and more time to actually utiitise the energy produced.
There you have it, ten hot hacks that will keep you cool as the temperature rises, all while saving you energy and money! Now get out there and enjoy the sunshine!
