{"id":6320,"date":"2026-07-23T11:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/?p=6320"},"modified":"2026-07-23T11:48:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:48:19","slug":"7-chill-tips-to-keep-cool-your-home-cooler-under-summer-heat-domes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ohenergyratings.com\/blog\/7-chill-tips-to-keep-cool-your-home-cooler-under-summer-heat-domes\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Chill Tips to Keep Cool Your Home Cooler Under Summer Heat Domes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Staying Cool During Ohio Summer Heat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Staying cool in many Ohio homes will cost more during summer heat this year. Check out our 7 tips to help save money and keep your family safe.<\/em><\/center><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The 4th of July weekend was blisteringly hot across Ohio. We’ve seen heat advisories, outages, and a lot of homes struggling to stay comfy. That’s why it’s important to find ways to stay cool. But how can you keep cool this summer while saving on your Ohio energy<\/a> bills? Let’s explore 7 chill tips that can keep your home cooler under summer heat domes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Causes Summer Heat Domes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most weather experts agree that climate change<\/a> is making summers hotter and drier throughout North America. To start, most of the country is in drought conditions<\/a>. As a result, drier than normal areas tend to stay dry. That often creates conditions that can make heat waves<\/a> burn hotter and last longer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, half of Ohio’s homes were built before 1965<\/a> (one in four from before 1940). With so many Ohio homes<\/a> between 51-60 years old, that means many were not built to handle the high heat we’re seeing. As a result they are less energy efficient and may face high bills from their electric suppliers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seven Tips To Keep Cool<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nearly one fifth<\/a> of home energy use going for air conditioning. So, it’s important for consumers to save where they can against rising electric rates. The best way to cut your cooling costs and save energy<\/a> this summer is with these 7 chill tips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n