{"id":480148,"date":"2022-08-02T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-01T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer\/"},"modified":"2022-08-02T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-08-01T21:00:00","slug":"6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"#6 Inexpensive Ways to Cool Your Home This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3d682295ab7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer\/#Use_Portable_Air_Conditioners_Anywhere\" >Use Portable Air Conditioners Anywhere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer\/#Dont_Overlook_Dehumidifiers_in_Damp_Climates\" >Don\u2019t Overlook Dehumidifiers in Damp Climates<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer\/#hOmeLabs_Dehumidifier\" >hOmeLabs Dehumidifier<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer\/#Evaporative_Coolers_Shine_When_Its_Bone_Dry\" >Evaporative Coolers Shine When It\u2019s Bone Dry<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer\/#NewAir_AF-1000W\" >NewAir AF-1000W<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/6-inexpensive-ways-to-cool-your-home-this-summer\/#Supercool_Your_Home_at_Night\" >Supercool Your Home at Night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C6_Inexpensive_Ways_to_Cool_Your_Home_This_Summer%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;6 Inexpensive Ways to Cool Your Home This Summer&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-819090 size-full\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CoolingTips1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A modern living room in a city apartment.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/modern-living-room-scandinavian-design-furniture-1694488066\" data-credittext=\"Cinematographer\/Shutterstock.com\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/modern-living-room-scandinavian-design-furniture-1694488066\">Cinematographer\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Summers aren\u2019t getting any cooler, so there\u2019s no time like the present to improve your home\u2019s cooling. Even if you don\u2019t have air conditioning, you might be surprised how easily you can turn your home into a cool oasis\u2014no HVAC installation necessary.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Ways_to_Avoid_Heat_Gains\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Easy Ways to Avoid Heat Gains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we dig into ways to get rid of the heat in your home, the absolute golden rule of keeping your home cooler in the summer is to do everything possible to mitigate heat gains. It\u2019s always better to keep heat out in the first place rather than struggle to remove it later.<\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t turn down the searing heat of the summer sun, but you can take steps to minimize how much of that searing sun enters your home. Keep the windows closed and the drapes drawn on the sides of your home with sun exposure. That includes early eastern sun, peak southern midday sun, and evening western sun exposure.<\/p>\n<p>My bedroom is on the east side of my home, and leaving the cellular blinds up and the drapes open on the eastern wall in the morning will raise the room temperature several degrees compared to temporarily insulating the windows with the cellular blinds and heavy drapes. By midafternoon, however, I can open the windows without the sun baking the room.<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, consider <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/54572\/the-8-best-blackout-curtains-for-your-bedroom\/\">heavy blackout curtains<\/a> to keep the sun out. You might also consider <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Daytime-Privacy-Non-Adhesive-Decorative-Control\/dp\/B07FBZ7NML\/?tag=hotoge-20\">window film<\/a> to reflect away heat energy.<\/p>\n<p>Other basic measures like caulking gaps, sealing around windows, using a draft guard under both <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Holikme-Stopper-Weather-Stripping-Adjustable\/dp\/B082W6F8DJ\/?tag=hotoge-20\">interior<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Holikme-Stopper-Insulator-Stripping-Adhesive\/dp\/B07MSM6G9R\/?tag=hotoge-20\">exterior doors<\/a>, and other simple measures to seal up your home against drafts and leaks will go a long way towards helping keep heat out and cooler air in.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a limit to how much heat you can keep out during the day, though, so let\u2019s look at solutions that will help you remove heat and otherwise increase your comfort.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Window_Air_Conditioners_Are_Great_for_Small_Spaces\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Window Air Conditioners Are Great for Small Spaces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-819091 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CoolingTips2.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A saddle-style window AC unit installed in a living room window.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Soleus Air\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Soleus Air<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whether you have a small home that doesn\u2019t have central air or a bigger home that does (but you don\u2019t want to pay to cool every inch of it to the chilly comfort you prefer), window air conditioners are an effective solution for small spaces.<\/p>\n<p>Bare-bones window units can cost <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07RGM11L5\/?tag=hotoge-20\">as little as $150 or so<\/a>, but you\u2019ll typically pay closer to $300 for a window AC if you want more features or more cooling power. The basic traditional model, like this <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Midea-Conditioner-Fan-Cools-Circulates-Dehumidifies\/dp\/B07PDXKSGJ?tag=hotoge-20\">Midea 8,000 BTU model<\/a>, is typical of what you\u2019d find in most homes with window AC units and similar to what you\u2019ll find at big box retailers across the US.<\/p>\n<p>But there are now window units on the market that have a saddle-style split design where the unit hugs the window sill like a pair of saddle bags.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Soleus-Air\/dp\/B091MHK5MM\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51ZCZSRyK0L._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The design choice not only leaves most of the window unobscured by the AC unit but also minimizes noise and virtually ensures the unit will never fall out of the window. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GE-ClearView-Conditioner-Installation-Energy-Efficient\/dp\/B09HDT9C4G\/?tag=hotoge-20\">GE\u2019s ClearView models<\/a> use this design, as do <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Soleus-Air\/dp\/B091MHK5MM\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Soleus Air Micro-Split AC models<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Portable_Air_Conditioners_Anywhere\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Use Portable Air Conditioners Anywhere<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-819096 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/CoolingTips3.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"A dual-hose style portable air conditioner in a sunny living room.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Whynter\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Whynter<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Window air conditioners are more efficient than portable air conditioners, but if you rent or lease, you might find yourself unable to use a window unit.<\/p>\n<p>Many apartment complexes and high-rise buildings prohibit the use of window air conditioners on the grounds that they don\u2019t want the eyesore and\/or hazard risk that comes with heavy air conditioners sticking out of windows.<\/p>\n<p>That doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t use a portable air conditioner, however, as all the unsightliness and heft of the machine remains inside your home. If you\u2019ve never heard of portable air conditioners, you\u2019re certainly not alone, they\u2019re a relatively recent addition to the home heating and cooling market.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than sit in the window, portable air conditioners sit inside the room. They have a similar profile to dehumidifiers or large air purifiers. They include a flexible hose, similar to the kind you might see on the back of a dryer, used to exhaust hot air outside your home through a spacer fitted in a nearby window.<\/p>\n<p>Portable air conditioners come in two basic types: single hose and double hose. Single hose models are less efficient as they eject some of the conditioned air from your home (while simultaneously pulling in unconditioned from the room beyond the unit). Double hose models are much more efficient as they pull air from the outside to assist in ejecting the waste heat, leaving the conditioned air in your home more or less undisturbed.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Whynter-ARC-14S-Conditioner-Dehumidifier-Activated\/dp\/B0028AYQDC\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31tHZk5eYLL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>With that in mind, if you\u2019re currently shopping for a portable air conditioner, look specifically for dual-hose models like this <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Whynter-ARC-14S-Conditioner-Dehumidifier-Activated\/dp\/B0028AYQDC\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Whynter ARC-14S<\/a> or this <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dreo-TwinCool-Conditioner-Dehumidifier-DR-HAC001\/dp\/B09L15X5MD\/?tag=hotoge-20\">Dreo TwinCool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>By all means, if you\u2019re suffering through a heatwave and only have access to a single-hose model, use it to stay cool, but when buying new look for a dual-hose model.<\/p>\n<p>While practically every model comes with a simple spacer for a traditional single or double-hung window that can usually be rotated vertically for a slider window, you may need to order an adapter for a taller \u201cwindow\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gulrear-Portable-Conditioner-Universal-Adjustable\/dp\/B0836VW7S7\/?tag=hotoge-20\">like a sliding glass door<\/a> or an awkwardly shaped one like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/HOOMEE-Universal-Window-Portable-Conditioner\/dp\/B07KF7CPYK\/?tag=hotoge-20\">a casement window<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Overlook_Dehumidifiers_in_Damp_Climates\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Don\u2019t Overlook Dehumidifiers in Damp Climates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dehumidifiers might not be on your mind when you\u2019re talking about staying cool. The bulk of them, after all, are purchased to keep damp crawl spaces and basements dry.<\/p>\n<p>But evaporative cooling is the fundamental way humans cool off. The higher the humidity, the harder it is to sweat effectively, and the more dangerous high temperatures become. If you\u2019ve ever heard weather forecasters talking about the heat index or seen the RealFeel temperature on your favorite weather app, you\u2019re seeing the effect of the ambient temperature and the humidity presented in a way that translates to human comfort (and risk). The old \u201cIt\u2019s not the heat, it\u2019s the humidity!\u201d chestnut people like to trot out is well grounded in science.<\/p>\n<p>If it\u2019s 92 \u00b0F and around 40% humidity, it feels like it\u2019s about 94 \u00b0F. That\u2019s still pretty warm, but it\u2019s not deadly hot, especially if you take it easy. But if it\u2019s 92 \u00b0F and around 95% humidity, it feels like 127 \u00b0F. At that heat-index reading, you\u2019re at risk of heat-related injury even if you\u2019re sitting still and not exerting yourself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hOmeLabs-Energy-Dehumidifier-Medium-Basements\/dp\/B073V9MG3Y\/r?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31QVTnc5ESL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for hOmeLabs Dehumidifier\" aria-label=\"Shop for hOmeLabs Dehumidifier\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hOmeLabs-Energy-Dehumidifier-Medium-Basements\/dp\/B073V9MG3Y\/r?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"hOmeLabs_Dehumidifier\"><\/span>hOmeLabs Dehumidifier<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">In humid environments, dehumidifying your living space can significantly increase your comfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for hOmeLabs Dehumidifier\" aria-label=\"hOmeLabs Dehumidifier - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hOmeLabs-Energy-Dehumidifier-Medium-Basements\/dp\/B073V9MG3Y\/r?tag=hotoge-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$189.97<br \/><small><del>$249.99<\/del> Save 24%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>That\u2019s an extreme example, of course, but you get the idea: the drier the air, the easier it is to tolerate higher temperatures. That\u2019s why air conditioning doesn\u2019t just cool the air, it also removes moisture to lower the humidity (and why some smart thermostats have long-run dehumidification setting to further dry out your home to increase your comfort.)<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re trying to say cool in Arizona or Nevada, where the ambient summer humidity is typically 30% or lower in the summer, a dehumidifier isn\u2019t the solution you\u2019re looking for.<\/p>\n<p>But in areas where summer heat is coupled with high humidity, you\u2019d be amazed how much mileage you can get from lowering the humidity level with <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/hOmeLabs-Energy-Dehumidifier-Medium-Basements\/dp\/B073V9MG3Y\/r?tag=hotoge-20\">a dehumidifier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yes, running a dehumidifier will add heat energy to your home (just like anything, including running your computer, adds heat energy). Still, if you\u2019re in a very humid environment, adding a small amount of heat to remove literal gallons of water from the air every day will significantly improve your comfort. You could even opt to run the dehumidifier when you\u2019re away during the day at work, then switch it off and run the AC when you\u2019re home. Your AC will feel even better when the air is extra dry.<\/p>\n<p>Further, if you happen to live in a home with a basement or have a basement apartment, running a dehumidifer to combat moisture buildup in that space is a good idea anyway. Heading down to the basement to beat the heat is a time-honored tradition, but it feels even better when the basement is dry. Running a large dehumidifier in my basement only raises the basement\u2019s temperature a degree or two, but the shift in comfort from cold and damp to cold and dry is significant.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Evaporative_Coolers_Shine_When_Its_Bone_Dry\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_4\">Evaporative Coolers Shine When It\u2019s Bone Dry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dehumidifiers might not be particularly useful in dry climates, but evaporative coolers can be. Evaporative coolers, also commonly called \u201cswamp coolers,\u201d are the opposite of a dehumidifier.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of taking moisture out of the air so that we can sweat more effectively in humid climates, in very dry climates, they put moisture back into the air to leverage evaporation to help us cool off\u2014evaporation doesn\u2019t just cool us, it can also cool the environment we\u2019re in.<\/p>\n<p>If you live somewhere that it\u2019s hot but very dry, such as the arid regions of the western United States, running <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NewAir-Portable-Evaporative-Humidifier-AF-1000W\/dp\/B00KOHMSHW\/?tag=hotoge-20\">an evaporative cooler<\/a> in your home can effectively lower the temperature 5-15 \u00b0F. It might be just what you need to take the edge off a hot, but heat-warning hot, kind of day. <span class=\"a-size-large product-title-word-break\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NewAir-Portable-Evaporative-Humidifier-AF-1000W\/dp\/B00KOHMSHW\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31GrJpbDoBL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"150px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for NewAir AF-1000W\" aria-label=\"Shop for NewAir AF-1000W\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NewAir-Portable-Evaporative-Humidifier-AF-1000W\/dp\/B00KOHMSHW\/?tag=hotoge-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NewAir_AF-1000W\"><\/span>NewAir AF-1000W<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Evaporative coolers add water into dry air to cool the local environment at a low cost.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newlinebuttons\">\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for NewAir AF-1000W\" aria-label=\"NewAir AF-1000W - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/NewAir-Portable-Evaporative-Humidifier-AF-1000W\/dp\/B00KOHMSHW\/?tag=hotoge-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$178.00 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/htg-responsive\/img\/amazon-prime.png\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/><small><del>$199.95<\/del> Save 11%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Unlike traditional air conditioners where you keep your home buttoned up tight with all the windows closed, an evaporative cooler functions better when there is a slight cross breeze. Crack a few windows to let some dry outside air in, and the humidified air out.<\/p>\n<p>We mention evaporative coolers here in the interest of thoroughness and to help our readers in all sorts of climates, but we\u2019ll caution you. If this is the first time you\u2019ve heard of evaporative coolers, then there\u2019s a good chance they\u2019re a poor fit for your local climate as you\u2019d likely have heard friends or neighbors talk about them.<\/p>\n<p>Make sure not to use an evaporative cooler unless you live somewhere with <em>very<\/em> dry summers, and even in places with dry summers, when the temperatures rise, you\u2019ll need a backup plan.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supercool_Your_Home_at_Night\"><\/span>Supercool Your Home at Night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You may have never heard of the term before, but rising energy costs (and rising daytime temperatures!) have made it increasingly popular to use an HVAC technique called \u201csupercooling.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The idea behind <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/814826\/cut-your-summer-electric-bill-by-supercooling-your-home\/\">supercooling is simple. Whether you\u2019re using a whole house AC system, a window unit, or a portable AC unit, your goal is to run the unit at the lowest possible temperature during off-peak hours in the middle of the night.<\/p>\n<p>Not only do you save on electricity by using the AC the most when it is cheaper, but you save during the day because the unit works all night to eject heat when the environment is the coolest.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on how hot it gets during the day, your AC will likely turn back on at some point, but you\u2019d be amazed how long you can coast on the supercooling window. I supercool my home every night, and the whole house AC doesn\u2019t typically turn on until around 4 PM.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you supercool with a whole house AC, use a dehumidifier to make your cold (but damp) basement comfortable, or use some combination thereof to beat the heat, there\u2019s always a way to leverage <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/technology\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"4\" title=\"Technology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">technology<\/a> to make summer heat waves more bearable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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