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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Chiana Dickson

How to keep an apartment cool in summer without AC – HVAC experts share their tried-and-tested tips for small spaces

An apartment with open sliding balcony doors

Often on the smaller side, apartments should be easier to keep cool than a whole house but, in reality, they are actually more prone to heat retention – making them hotter and less manageable in the summer months, especially in a heatwave.

While most modern apartments have air conditioning installed to help cool down a room, older buildings or those requiring maintenance may be left without on the hottest days of the year. So, how do you cool down an apartment in summer without AC?

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