AUK Records The hottest day of the year So far, the temperature has reached 33.5C and more heat on the way, Independent The readers are sharing how they are fighting.
Many passive cooling methods are relying: keeping blind, closing the windows during the day, and transmitting rooms in the initial hours.
Air conditioning gave rise to a partition. Some readers praised Split-Unit systems, especially those who double as a heat pump in winter, many people noted that solar panels help offset energy use.
Others, however, see AC as an unnecessary luxury in a country where heatwaves remain relatively short -lived.
Reader in southern Europe, where Summer is more intense And for a long time, the benefits of containntal-style features such as outer shutters, awnings, and fly screen highlighted-all help to keep homes cool without all artificial cooling.
The UK housing design was also criticized, especially modern builds that lack shaded balconies, inward windows, and proper ventilation, which is usually found in warm climate. Some suggested low-cost fixes, such as heat-contemplative films on windows, may provide some relief.
For now, many people are just trying to ride summer, knowing relief – and rain – usually not far behind in Britain.
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Spanish-style windows
If I returned to the UK, one thing that I miss is actually Spanish-style windows. With the outer roller blinds (Persian) and fly screen, they enable you to block direct sunlight, then open them without harassing them when cooler is cooler. The bars are not only for decoration – windows can be left openly open at all times. Our friends actually remove their glazing in summer.
And look at a specific block of flats – SOLEDOS (Awnings) often come down to the right down to hide the balcony while keeping the sun out.
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Solar-Purd aircraft is a game-changer
I have an aircrain, in which divided units run in five rooms south of the house. This heat pump heating as well when we want to heat just one or two rooms for a short period in the spring or autumn, and it is as luxurious as it is cooling in days like today. The air conditioner does not use more power than my solar panels a day, and in a warm summer, it lasts for about 200 hours.
Mike
Cold in summer, hot in winter
We have a split unit air conditioner in our bedroom for twenty five years (have they been converted every ten years). This is one of the best things made for our home – cools the room before bedtime and can also provide heat in winter.
Ear
Air-con is required
Here in Southern Portugal, Air-CON is a necessary-at 11 am, now, the temporary is already 35 C, which is expected to grow up to 39C to 4PM.
Such a temporary will last for six to eight weeks before leaving for the short 30s.
In winter, January-BEB, we see 12–14 ° C and 6-8 ° C at night. The air-con he gets heating.
The remaining eight months of the year, it is hardly necessary in any way.
gas boiler? Summer pump, etc.? Thousands for very little profit, if any.
Yavesferr
Roller shutter
The outdoor temporary 33 C in Belgium is currently. The indoor temporary is 23 ° C. No aircrain. During the day, I keep the roller shutter down. I only open them again when the external temperature falls below the indoor temperature, and then I open the windows to air the rooms (the best time to do so is between 3.30 and 5.30 am Belgium’s time). Since ‘Heat Waves’ never lasts for a long time, I think it works well.
Real European
Reflective film
Many offices I worked in the film fitted on windows. It made a great difference between the construction of heat in summer. Simple and cheap.
Pastymman2
Aircon outperform central heating
The AC I installed is perfect for such days, and in winter, it warmly heats the room faster than central heating.
Accrete786
Use of obstruct shutter in the casment window
Most modern British houses have casement windows that open outward – which control the use of shutters.
Well -untouched homes are not problems; Conversely, they remain out of heat if the rooms are broadcast during cold nights. The windows should then be closed during the heat of the day.
Morseman
Air conditioners are excellent summer pumps
People often ignore the fact that air conditioners are not only for cooling, as most modern units can also serve as heat pumps, making them highly effective for heating in winter.
Using an air conditioner to heat the same room is often more efficient and cost -effective than switching to central heating, which heats the entire house, including empty rooms that you cannot use. Air conditioners with the functionality of the heat pump can heat a place very quickly, and because they move the heat instead of generating it directly (like a fan heater), they can be three to five times more energy efficient.
So if you only need to heat the room you are in-you can save a lot on energy bills using a living room or home office-a reverse-cycle air conditioner, especially during light to medium cold mantra. This is a smart way to stay warm without wasting energy.
beam me up Scotty
Don’t buy AC – Use shades and good times
Save the planet and do not buy AC.
Open your windows at night, close them in the morning, and draw shades or curtains to keep the heat out.
Any
Escape from lakeside
North Central London has been very uncomfortable. It is heavy, hardly air breath. Sitting on the banks of a lake or river will provide relief. I must do that tomorrow, and a little fishing in the shade.
Martin
Nature suffers from excessive heat
Apart from physical problems, due to excessive heat, its impact on the environment is shocking. We have received two long rains of rain since January, cooked on the ground, the trees are dying, and trying to keep the plants alive in the garden. In my lifetime, I have noticed the weather, so the normal routines of wildlife are upset and grow and harvesting suffer from unstable weather conditions, which are all becoming more intense.
Saraswati
Britain’s homes are hot compared to Italian
I stayed with higher temperatures in Italy for twenty years, but I was no longer as uncomfortable. In Italy, the houses are coolers; Here they are ovens. In Italy, there are portico where people shelter the sun; There are no one here. In Italy, air conditioners are common; Here they are a rareness. In Italy, the heat is stable and people have a habit; Here it comes and goes.
Pomerol95
Climate adaptation is still catching
The frequency with which we get such high temperatures is also a recent development in the UK – therefore, we are not set for it. This will “change” in climate change.
While north of England, I don’t think I am still ready to install shutters on my windows. However, more water butts can be intelligent.
Rickc
Humidity is the real enemy
The big problem in this country is not so much temperature, but almost constant humidity.
When I was younger, it became sticky only in August, but now it appears here from May to September.
And it feels 80 ° day like 95 ° F.
Very unpleasant and uncomfortable.
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