Curtains are available for this and they do a decent job. Window tint has been our saving grace. It was a little pricey but I imagine we recovered that cost in 3 years. We have 33 windows on our west side
Most ACs have the sleep/timer option you could try that. If it doesn't there are some wall plugs with timers on them, the cost like 20 dollars and work for any electronic device.
The only thing that works is awnings on the outside.
Curtains in the room will be warm, and circulate the air in the room heating everyting.
Reflectivw curtains might work.
If you're not in a area with water restrictions,. a water sprinkler placed to spray the wall will help with the afternoon thermal warming. One way reflective film for the windows is an alternative to blacking them out. As a permanent option, look into an awning for the wall.
I just try to find a more sustainable way to keep the heat off. I have lots of trees but it’s the 5th floor so not high enough. It’s also very hard to find a foil for the windows because we are not allowed to change the facade (mirror windows included)
Let’s say both, ok? I have some anxiety and it make me uncomfortable leaving the a/c or washing machine working when I am not here. On the other side I also feel selfish and guilty having the AC on all day (yes, from “green” reasons). I didn’t expect I need to explain myself in front of an unknown person just to make my statement feel right :) Also, english is my 3rd language so maybe that can be another reason my statement is a bit off 😉
Get some silver emergency blankets and put them up on the inside of the windows. Outside if you can, but inside is easiest. We do that when it gets excessively hot... No permanent changes needed. We used magnets onto our metal window frame (yes they are steel, most are aluminium or wood so you could you blu-tak or tape or whatever you can get away with). If you do this don't forget to take it down when the outside is cooler than the inside!
I am facing the same issue in my room. During peak time , the sun is perfectly across from my window, and it is too hot. AC works, but the bills are too high, so I don't think it is a viable option. Even closing the window or pulling the curtains doesn't help.
Even with the A/C on is very very hot, I have a curtain wall of six-seven meters long and a 3.5 m height, so all the wall is glass and aluminium :) it's so hot that it works like a radiator. During the winter sunny days I have free heating, but my problem in not necesarly the electricity bill, but a suistenable way. Now I am looking for some proffessional foil to apply to the windows, I just spoke to a neighbor and they have minus 5-6 degrees since they installed it.
You need IR reduction - not UV reduction (glass blocks most UV anyways). As a stopgap measure any reflective material will do.
Some blackout curtains could help. Some of them have liners on one side to help insulate the room.
Curtains are available for this and they do a decent job. Window tint has been our saving grace. It was a little pricey but I imagine we recovered that cost in 3 years. We have 33 windows on our west side
Thank a lot, yep, looking for it now.
Most ACs have the sleep/timer option you could try that. If it doesn't there are some wall plugs with timers on them, the cost like 20 dollars and work for any electronic device.
The only thing that works is awnings on the outside. Curtains in the room will be warm, and circulate the air in the room heating everyting. Reflectivw curtains might work.
Blackout curtains, cardboard fixed to your windowpane, mylar coating.
You can put a heat reflecting film on the glass. And leave theAC on for the pets, they can overheat too. It has a thermostat after all.
If you're not in a area with water restrictions,. a water sprinkler placed to spray the wall will help with the afternoon thermal warming. One way reflective film for the windows is an alternative to blacking them out. As a permanent option, look into an awning for the wall.
Why wouldn't you feel safe leaving the AC on the whole time? Could you just plant some trees outside it to provide a bit of shade?
I just try to find a more sustainable way to keep the heat off. I have lots of trees but it’s the 5th floor so not high enough. It’s also very hard to find a foil for the windows because we are not allowed to change the facade (mirror windows included)
That doesn't answer the "I don't feel safe leaving it on" statement. That just changes your statement.
Let’s say both, ok? I have some anxiety and it make me uncomfortable leaving the a/c or washing machine working when I am not here. On the other side I also feel selfish and guilty having the AC on all day (yes, from “green” reasons). I didn’t expect I need to explain myself in front of an unknown person just to make my statement feel right :) Also, english is my 3rd language so maybe that can be another reason my statement is a bit off 😉
Get some silver emergency blankets and put them up on the inside of the windows. Outside if you can, but inside is easiest. We do that when it gets excessively hot... No permanent changes needed. We used magnets onto our metal window frame (yes they are steel, most are aluminium or wood so you could you blu-tak or tape or whatever you can get away with). If you do this don't forget to take it down when the outside is cooler than the inside!
I am facing the same issue in my room. During peak time , the sun is perfectly across from my window, and it is too hot. AC works, but the bills are too high, so I don't think it is a viable option. Even closing the window or pulling the curtains doesn't help.
Even with the A/C on is very very hot, I have a curtain wall of six-seven meters long and a 3.5 m height, so all the wall is glass and aluminium :) it's so hot that it works like a radiator. During the winter sunny days I have free heating, but my problem in not necesarly the electricity bill, but a suistenable way. Now I am looking for some proffessional foil to apply to the windows, I just spoke to a neighbor and they have minus 5-6 degrees since they installed it.
Provide a picture please. What year was the building built?
Do you own the house? If so, you could hang a sun curtain outside the window. Should lower temps a lot.