# How to Stay Cool Without Using the A/C

- Link: https://alpscomfortair.com/how-to-stay-cool-without-using-the-ac/
- Published: 2015-04-28T22:57:32+00:00
- Author: kathypuig

**With increasing temperatures often comes increasing A/C costs – but that does 
not always have to be the case. The sun may be out, but there are alternatives to
turning on your costly A/C system. Below are a few tips that will be easy on your
pocketbook while keeping your home cool during the hotter days:**

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**1. Turn on your fans**

A few well-placed fans can do wonders to create a pleasant cross-breeze that keeps
the rooms in your home from feeling too sweltering. Setting your fan to run counterclockwise
during the summer can also make it feel even cooler in the room as a result of the‘
wind chill’ effect created, where hot air is pulled up towards the ceiling and dispersed.

**2. Close your blinds**

Blocking the sunlight from entering your home by closing the blinds can reduce standing
temperatures in your home by up to 20°F, and save you a decent amount of money on
your energy bills.

**3. Close the doors of unused rooms**

Closing the doors of any unused rooms in your house will keep the cold air only 
in the well-traveled parts of your home. This means that your A/C system will not
have to work as hard to cool down the house, either.

**4. Dim or turn off the lights**

Lightbulbs, especially incandescent lights, can give off more heat than you might
think. By dimming or turning off lights in your house that you use less often, you
can save money on your energy bill as well as keep your home cooler.

**5. Take in the night air**

Though temperatures can reach record highs in the day, during the night they usually
drop drastically. Take advantage of this opportunity by opening your doors and windows
at night to let the cool air flow in and fill your house.

Remember: turning on your A/C system is not the only way to stay cool through the
blazing hot California days. There are lots of ways to stay cool and comfortable
without driving up your energy costs.

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