5 Tips for a Cool Apartment Despite the Heat

First they are longed for and then locked out as much as possible: Summer and sun must be well-dosed in the living area, so that they do not become a burden. From how many degrees the heat is perceived as uncomfortable is individually different and depends heavily on the respective activity, humidity and air movement (wind).

5 tips against the heat in the house

As a rule, room temperatures in the range of 20 to 22 degrees and a humidity of 50 – 60% are perceived as pleasant. To maintain this ideal condition in the summer, the house must be built properly and the apartment must be cooled properly. The latter means, above all, not letting the heat into the house in the first place. For this purpose, the following five tips:

  • Ventilate at night, preferably in the second half of the night, because that is when it is coolest. If possible, create a proper draft!
  • During the day, on the other hand, windows and doors are to be kept consistently closed.
  • Absolutely prevent the sun’s rays fall on the window glass! Windows are to shade from the outside (blinds, awnings, Venetian blinds).
  • Avoid cooking for hours in the summer, if possible pre-cook in the evening, then let night coolness into the kitchen.
  • A fan provides relief when the air becomes stuffy.

In general, the smaller the temperature difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature, the lower the risk of colds and circulatory problems.

Air conditioners: unhealthy power guzzlers.

Air conditioners should only be used in extreme cases. They get lately more and more in the crossfire of criticism. On the one hand, because of their enormous energy costs (the summer blackouts are at their expense). On the other hand, because of their negative health effects. More and more people are complaining of respiratory infections and general malaise in air-conditioned rooms.

The former is due to the fact that air conditioners lower humidity. The upper airways and nasal mucous membranes dry out, you get a sore throat and become more susceptible to infection. If the system is not maintained regularly, it throws bacteria and viruses into the air, increasing the risk of infection even more. Some people have allergic reactions or constantly irritated skin, eyes and mucous membranes, suffer from headaches, fatigue and concentration problems.

The latter is also related to the unfavorable ionization of the air by the air conditioner (excess of positively charged particles that disturb our well-being). Before buying an air conditioner, one should check all other measures. Otherwise, instead of cool rooms, you will have only salted electricity bills and sick people.

Conclusion

“What is good against the cold is also good against the heat” – The old saying also applies to the home. Even when building a house, you should think about future hot summers!