The internet is filled with tips and tricks for staying cool during a summer heat wave. We've collected our favourites to give you some inspiration. Stay hydrated Use a dehumidifier Open windows at both ends of the house Plant trees strategically Take a cold bath or shower Use cold washcloths on your wrists or neck Use fans facing out the window Close your curtains or blinds Set your ceiling fans to turn counter clock wise Sleep in the basement Close the doors of unused rooms Use the exhaust fan in your kitchen and bathroom Let the night air in Install energy efficient light bulbs Cook in the morning, with a slow cooker/pressure cooker, or outside Give us a call at Service First Tradeworks
Discover the magic number and how it adds up to savings! Believe it or not it’s true. 78 degrees Fahrenheit (25.5 Celsius) is the temperature the US Department of Energy recommends for setting your thermostat while you’re at home. But what if 78 is too hot for your personal comfort level? No worries. Check out the link from Trane below for a few tips to help you turn up the heat (even a little) and lower your energy bills this summer. https://www.trane.com/residential/en/resources/should-you-really-set-your-thermostat-to-78-in-the-summer/ For all your plumbing, heating, and cooling needs give us a call at (250) 832-5558 or (250) 675-3668. Proudly serving the Shuswap!
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