Jessica Steele, heating technology expert at BestHeating, added: “Try using a thermostat with a built-in timer if you have an air conditioning unit.
“This will work similar to a heating thermostat, in that you can choose the most effective hours to be cooling your house.”
Another hack to combat the heat is to soak a flannel and place it into the freezer folded in half for a few hours.
From BestHeating, they explained: “When relaxing in the evening, rest the flannel on your forehead, feet, or other pressure points such as ankles, neck and wrists that can heat up easily.