Products to Cool Your Home This Summer
Colorado summers bring plenty of sunshine—and sometimes sweltering heat. When the temperatures soar in Fort Collins and surrounding areas, keeping your home cool becomes essential for comfort and energy efficiency. Fortunately, you don’t have to rely solely on your air conditioning system. With a few smart strategies and the right tools from Ace Hardware of Fort Collins, you can beat the heat and keep your home feeling fresh all summer long without a high electric bill.
Fan Favorite
Fans are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to circulate the air and reduce the need for constant AC. Ceiling fans are an aesthetic and effective way to cool down a room, but if installing one isn’t an option, try an oscillating tower fan like this one from Lasko. It is 36 inches high and features three quiet speeds. It has a slim design to remain discreet and gives you added convenience with a remote control.
Curtain Call
Sunlight streaming through your windows can significantly raise indoor temperatures. An easy, cost-effective way to deflect the heat and sun glare is by putting up blackout curtains. Blackout curtains can help block the sunlight, shielding you from the sun’s warm rays.
Compact Cooling
If you don’t want to run your AC throughout the house, a portable air conditioner is a good solution to keeping your bedroom or other single room in the house cool. This Arctic Air Ice Jet Portable Air Conditioner is ideal not just for the bedroom, but it’s compact enough to bring to the office too. It actually runs on ice and has three adjustable fan speeds.
Heat Blockers
Keep the hot air outside where it belongs. Any leaks or cracks around windows and doors will let hot air in, but can be easily sealed with some caulk. Door sweeps can help prevent hot air from sneaking in too. If you have a window air conditioner unit, make sure to reduce drafts and vibrations with this weather seal from M-D Building Products. It’ll help keep the cool air you want from escaping.
Whether you’re trying to reduce your energy bill or simply stay more comfortable this summer, Ace Hardware of Fort Collins on Harmony has a number of products and solutions to keep you
cool. From fans to window treatments and weatherproofing supplies, we’re here to help you beat the heat. Search for more products online.
