How To Prepare Your Apartment For Summer

Summer is right around the corner, and it’s important to learn how to prepare your apartment for the heat.

Whether it’s your first summer in an apartment or you’re a seasoned pro looking to update your cooling solutions, Cool You is here to help you through the coming months.

Our Managing Director, Savva, shares his top tips on preparing your apartment for summer in the video below.

Preparation is key

Living in an apartment is easy and practical. However, during the summer months, the rate at which your apartment traps heat can ruin your calm lifestyle.

Ensure that you prepare your apartment for summer to avoid this quickly becoming a hot, unhealthy disaster.

Customers often report that their apartment is like a conservatory, mainly if it is on a higher floor and contains large windows. This makes it hard for heat to dissipate efficiently.

Apartments can also quickly become humid and stuffy in hot weather, retaining moisture and heat from day to night.

Over 70% of apartment owners report feeling too uncomfortable to sleep well during the summer, even with a stand-alone fan blasting on high all night. However, very few apartments come prepared with their cooling systems.

Many improvements are simple and effective and will ensure your apartment is well-prepared for those balmy summer evenings.

Why do apartments get so hot?

The insulation level in buildings is generally much higher in apartments, resulting in decreased heating bills throughout the winter.

However, this insulation can prove less than handy during the summer – holding in the midday heat overnight.

Equally, the focus on large glass areas in modern apartment design looks fantastic and can improve light reach in a home. Still, while the views are incredible, these large panes of glass can quickly turn the average apartment into an oven during the summer months.

Apartments trap heat far more than other types of homes. Recent research by the Committee on Climate Change estimates that almost 20% of apartments overheat during the summer.

Your best starting point is now.

For many, opening a window seems like the most straightforward option. While practical, however, this is not always the best solution.

Busy streets mean that apartments are not immune to pollution. Residents often find that even on the top floors, the air inside their apartments becomes muggy and dirty after leaving windows open for a short period of time.

An open window can compromise security, and noise quickly becomes an issue late at night. Plus, leaving a window open might be risky if you have pets.

So, how can you ensure that you are not faced with these issues come the summer?

Preparation is key – the best time to start looking at your air conditioning system is right before the summer, ensuring that you will be ready to enjoy the glorious weather.

What systems are out there?

The best air conditioning systems adapt to your needs. Cool You aims to find a system that suits your apartment.

In most cases, London apartment owners are not allowed to fit a traditional air conditioning system as it requires holes and penetrations to the property’s exterior.

Cool You’s completely internal condensers are the answer to that problem. With our solutions, nothing is required on the outside of the property, making them perfect for London apartment owners.

The whisper-quiet technology ensures that there won’t be any noise from the system keeping you up at night.

We also offer iFeel technology. With easy-to-use temperature control at the touch of a button, this is a smart and stylish approach to atmosphere control.

There is a vast variety of solutions out there, and the ethos of Cool You is to find a solution that matches your apartment perfectly. Our experts will help you prepare your apartment for summer by listening to your exact needs.

Which solution is best for you?

The sheer number of solutions available can be daunting, particularly if you live in an apartment block with various regulations.

Our team at Cool You knows that air conditioning is a significant investment, and we want you to have the best internal solutions for your apartment.

We are specialists in internal air conditioning systems, and our experts love keeping on top of recent developments.

Our solutions are the best and only option for most London apartment owners.

With no external condensers to worry about, a Cool You solution is ideal for retrofitting apartments and listed buildings.

How can Cool You help you?

We’ve designed the perfect internal air conditioning system for London apartment owners, and our solutions have been installed across the city, from sheltered accommodation in Hampstead Heath to riverside living in Battersea.

Let us help you maximise summer by providing a perfectly designed, completely internal escape from the heat. Contact Cool You today for help preparing your apartment for summer.