The Cool Down
Homeowner shares money-saving tips to keep your kitchen cool: 'Save your energy…
A TikToker shared some real-life insights from a summer without AC on how to keep the temperature down.
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Beat the Heat: 3 Kitchen Hacks to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer
As summer temperatures rise, many households are seeking innovative ways to keep their homes cool without overworking their air conditioning systems and incurring high energy costs. One homeowner, who recently experienced a summer without a functioning AC unit, has shared three effective kitchen hacks designed to minimize heat generation during cooking. The first tip emphasizes the importance of timing. By understanding when your kitchen receives the most direct sunlight, you can schedule heat-intensive cooking activities for cooler parts of the day, such as early morning or late evening. This strategic timing helps prevent your home from absorbing additional heat during peak sun hours. Secondly, the homeowner recommends utilizing low-heat appliances. Traditional ovens and stovetops can significantly contribute to indoor temperatures. Instead, consider using appliances like Instant Pots and air fryers, which generate less ambient heat. For those with outdoor access, plugging these appliances in outside can further reduce indoor heat, preventing an unnecessary burden on your cooling system. Finally, the video suggests batch cooking. Consolidating your cooking tasks into a single session rather than spreading them throughout the day allows your air conditioner to work efficiently to cool down the accumulated heat once. This prevents the AC from constantly running overtime to combat intermittent heat spikes from cooking. These simple adjustments can lead to a noticeable difference in indoor comfort and potentially lower energy bills.
