4 Ways to Cool Down Your Kitchen Without the Help of an AC

Indian summers are famous for being unforgivingly hot and exhaustingly humid. Amidst this weather, the terror that working inside the modular kitchens in Trivandrum, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, and other cities pose, is by all means, real. While hell-like fire outside seems ready to burn everything in view, the inside of a kitchen, with an open flame, is even worse. 

Getting a window air conditioner would be a fantastic solution; but, what if you don't have the budget for it? Or, what if you feel that the cool air from the AC could interfere with the kitchen temperature, even lead to overheating after a while? Or, for any other reason, if you decide against this, what then? 

We simply have to have efficient and pocket-friendly ways to deal with such a situation. And to help you find the right solution, we have here 5 great ways you can check out:

Less Gas Stoves; More Microwave

Use more electrical appliances, such as rice cookers, pressure cookers, and microwaves to help keep the kitchen temperature from getting too high. Another plus to using less gas stoves and more of these is that they can save you a lot of time in the kitchen.

Go For an Induction Cooking Stove

If you're going to advocate the use of stoves, then at least opt for induction cooking stoves over the traditional ones. The former can make your kitchen unbearably hot, especially if there isn't a proper ventilation system or a fan in place. Unlike your gas stove, an induction stove prevents excess heat from generating by directing the energy onto the pan instead of the kitchen surroundings.

Use the Oven as Less as Possible

While we are all for use of various electrical devices, we would ask you to avoid using the oven as much as you can. This appliance can heat up the kitchen like nothing else. But, let's say, you just have to use the oven; then we recommend you get to the task in the morning itself. The weather isn't too hot during that time of the day, and you can always use the microwave to heat up the food later on.

Cover Up The Windows

One of the more unconventional ideas is to cover up your kitchen windows with either blinds or curtains. Now you wouldn't see many followers of this idea; most modular kitchens in Trivandrum, Ahmedabad, Kochi, etc. prefer to let light enter the room. The brighter the kitchen, the livelier it looks. But, open windows are the primary source of heat as well. Blinds and curtains will help you keep your kitchen well-shaded, and therefore, cooler. Plus, it may not look bright, but it might even have its own unique charm!