Energy giant British Gas is advising households to switch on a specific kitchen appliance as hot weather returns this week. With the Met Office predicting temperatures could reach 30°C in parts of England on Friday, many Britons are seeking ways to cool their homes.
Extractor Fans for Cooling
According to British Gas, extractor fans are not just for removing odours but can also help keep your home cooler during a heatwave. The firm states that these fans can remove warmer air from kitchens or bathrooms and replace it with cooler air, creating airflow.
British Gas said: “Extractors don’t just get rid of smells and steam from cooking and showering – during hot weather they can be put to double use. Open your internal doors and leave your bathroom and kitchen extractor fans running for a while to create airflow and help remove warm air.”
“It’s best to do this after cooking or showering, which can both increase humidity and heat. Make sure to open windows and vents elsewhere so that fresh cooler air can come in to replace the warm air expelled by the extractor fan. Don’t forget to shut internal doors again once you switch the fan off so warm air doesn’t flow back into the cooled rooms!”
Weather Forecast
The Met Office has issued a mixed forecast for the week, with thunderstorms in some areas and a returning heatwave for others. The southeast of England is expected to sizzle, while much of the south will experience temperatures in the high twenties.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree said: “This week’s contrasting weather of both heat, rain, and potential thunderstorms is a result of a low pressure system influencing the UK from the northwest. The southerly flow stalls a front over the west of the UK whilst allowing temperatures to build in the southeast.”
“Friday is set to be the warmest day of the week, but it’s important to note that peak temperatures could be impacted by cloud cover. Temperatures are likely to range from 26 to 28°C, with the potential to approach 30°C in parts of southeast England. Elsewhere temperatures will remain closer to average but could be warm at times in parts of Wales and the west Midlands.”
The picture for the weekend will become clearer closer to the time, so residents are advised to keep an eye on forecasts as the week progresses.
