Why Closing Your Blinds Still Doesn’t Stop the Heat

Why is your room still hot even after you close the blinds?

The problem may have started hours earlier.

Sunlight can pass through your windows, heat your floor, sofa, walls, and furniture, then keep releasing that heat into the room long after the sun goes down.

In this video, we explain why afternoon sun and west-facing windows can make one room much hotter than the rest of the house — even when your blinds are closed and the AC is running.

You’ll learn:
• Why sunlight through glass turns into stored heat inside your room
• Why west-facing windows can be especially difficult in summer
• Why interior blinds help, but may not stop heat soon enough
• Why exterior shade often works better than blocking sunlight inside
• When solar screens, removable window film, reflective curtains, or cellular shades may help
• What to check before lowering your thermostat or buying another fan

The goal is simple:

Stop the sun before it turns your room into a heat reservoir.

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