Summer is at
its peak and heat waves are increasing day by day making AC compulsory. But
still, many are without ACs.
WILL IT BE FINE TO BE WITHOUT AC?
If you're looking to save money on your energy bill and reduce your
carbon footprint, turning off your AC during the hottest parts of the day can
be a good option. However, if you're concerned about your home becoming too
hot and humid, it's probably best to leave your AC on.
HOW TO MANAGE
WITHOUT AC?
Putting a fan in a window to push hot air
outside is a good way to keep your home cool. If you don't have a fan, you
can open some windows.
THOSE DAYS
WITHOUT ACs :
·
Kept windows and doors shut at midday to keep hot air out.
·
Delayed cooking, baking, and kitchen chores until the cooler evening
hours.
·
Opened windows at bedtime to let
in the cool nighttime air.
·
Blew fans across blocks of ice
People in those days created natural ventilation within buildings to keep them cool
inside. They also used an evaporative cooling method by hanging wet reed mats
over doorways and windows.
You may have noticed that older buildings tend to have much higher ceilings: this allowed heat to rise so that inhabitants could enjoy the cooler space below. Deep eaves and porches protected windows from the heat of the sun, and it was common to plant trees on the east and west sides of a house for additional shade.
SURVIVING IN THE SUMMER :
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