Summer weather in Brooklyn means the return of outdoor festivals and concerts, beer gardens, minor league baseball games, and so much more!
It also means the return of oppressive heat, humidity and high temperatures!
As we head into the dog days of summer, keeping your apartment cool is essential to keep comfortable and keep those energy bills from skyrocketing.
In this blog, we will provide you with some valuable tips on how to keep your apartment cool during the hottest days of summer.
Keep Your Window Coverings Closed
One of the easiest ways to keep your apartment cool during summer is to close your blinds, shades or curtains during the hottest hours of the day.
This simple step not only helps eliminate sun glare in your living space, it also reduces the amount of heat that enters your apartment.
Then as evening approaches and things start to cool off again, You can open them back up to enjoy your beautiful view of the city.
Run Your Appliances During Off-Peak Hours
Major appliances such as dishwashers, washers and dryers, and ovens generate a lot of heat that can make your AC work extra hard during the hottest parts of the day. This can not only lead to fluctuations in your apartment’s temperature, it can also put extra strain on your air conditioning system.
Instead of running your appliances any time from 9AM to 5PM, you should try to use them during the cooler hours of the day, such as early mornings or evenings.
Making this tiny change can easily reduce the amount of heat generated during the day, which in turn will reduce the amount of wear and tear on your AC unit.
Turn Your Lights Off
Lights are another common apartment feature that can generate heat. Even leaving a tiny desk lamp or nightstand light for extended periods can make your apartment feel a whole lot warmer and more uncomfortable.
To curb these issues, it’s best to turn off or dim your lights during the hottest parts of the day.
You can also consider replacing regular bulbs with LED lights as they generate less heat.
Ask The Maintenance Team To Replace Your HVAC Air Filter
One of the less obvious ways to keep your apartment more energy efficient and the temperature more comfortable during the height of summer is to make sure your heating and cooling system’s air filter is replaced.
A dirty air filter can reduce the efficiency and effectiveness of your AC system. This in turn can make your apartment feel warmer and cause a spike in your energy bill.
To prevent these unfortunate scenarios, you can ask your apartment’s maintenance manager to replace your air filter at the start of summer. This will ensure that your AC system is working at its optimal level so you can enjoy a cool and comfortable apartment (and less expensive energy bills) throughout the entire summer.
Use Fans Instead Of Air Conditioning When Possible
On days that aren’t too blazing hot, you can use fans, instead of your AC, to keep your apartment cool and comfortable.
Fans circulate air and create a cool breeze that helps reduce the temperature in your apartment. Choosing this cooling option also helps you save on energy bills since fans use a lot less electricity than AC units.
Take A Splash In Your Community Pool
If you’re lucky enough to live in an apartment community with a pool, then you can always step outside your home to cool off with a refreshing swim!
At 363 Bond Street apartments, you’ll not only live in a luxury apartment with the most desirable amenities, you’ll also have access to lots of resident perks such as our sparkling and scenic rooftop pool!
Sweltering summers in Brooklyn are more fun when you live in the perfect apartment community! Contact us today to learn more about our available apartments!