How can I keep my room cold during the summer?

Question

My parents won't turn up the air conditioning any more because it costs too much. The sun is beaming into my room for a lot of the day and it feels like it's 90 degrees F in there. I always have the fan on high too. Sometimes it cools off at night but I still have a hard time falling asleep. It gets hot here in the summer and cold in the winter and during the winter it was always cold in my room (which I like). This is my first summer at this house.

Answer 1

Ok i have had the same issue. i close my windows and curtains or blinds so the sun won't get inside. I have my fan on at full speed (ofcourse). if u have a hot spot n your house and the central air doesn't get 2it that can be challenging.

Just purchase a steel fan, the big round floor model, that things whomps out mega blizzard air. Good Luck keeping cool!

Answer 2

keep your shades down and the room dark.. make sure the fan is strong and pointed to you at night.. If its ridiculously hot here I spray myself with a little bit of water and stand in front of the fan and I get cold pretty fast.

Answer 3

Leave all windows and doors open so you can get a breeze flowing, but be sure to cover your window with blinds or a sheet or something.  Direct sunlight is probably the biggest factor in heating up your room.

Also, talk to your parents about getting a swamp cooler... they work very well (as long as it's not too humid outside) for only a tiny fraction of the cost of an air conditioner.  You may even be able to get a small unit just for your room.

Answer 4

Insulate your window. There is a insulation sheeting at Home Depot or Lowes. They come in different sizes and prices, but be careful! It may be slightly expensive. It is esentially like a styrofoam cup covering, insulating you from the outside. Place it in between your window and bug fence preventer thingy if you have one.

Leave door open.

Dress lightly.

Answer 5

Leave all the windows open and don't turn on the light to much during the day time.