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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

This 1 'leaky' home heat hot spot could be doubling your summer cooling bills and sending temperatures soaring indoors – the fix is quick and easy

A wooden panelled attic conversion with a rustic bed. .

We've all heard the saying 'heat rises,' but have you ever thought about how the hot air trapped in your attic could be adding to hellish conditions in the house during a heatwave?

As our HVAC experts explain, leaky or open attic doors could be allowing warm air into your space, forcing your air conditioner to work harder, driving up your energy bills, and reducing the lifespan of your cooling system.

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