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Slash Your AC Bill by Rs 1,200 Monthly with This Simple Curtain Trick!
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Moneycontrol•26-09-2026, 21:51
Slash Your AC Bill by Rs 1,200 Monthly with This Simple Curtain Trick!
- •Blackout curtains, typically used for light blocking, can significantly reduce solar heat gain through windows, cutting AC workload.
- •The US Department of Energy states windows are responsible for 25-30% of residential heating and cooling; blackout curtains can reduce summer heat gain by up to 33%.
- •A thermal-lined blackout curtain can lower indoor temperatures by 3-7 degrees Celsius compared to a bare window, leading to AC electricity savings.
- •A 1.5-ton AC running 10 hours daily in a sun-facing room can save nearly Rs 1,200 per month with a blackout curtain, paying for itself in about 13 days.
- •Choose light-colored, reflective curtains that fully cover the window and draw them before direct sun exposure for maximum savings.
Key Questions Answered
A basic blackout curtain can save around Rs 1,200 per month on an AC electricity bill in a sun-facing room by significantly reducing the cooling load.
A basic blackout curtain panel costing under Rs 500 typically pays for itself within approximately 13 days of use.
According to the US Department of Energy, heat gain and loss through windows are responsible for 25 to 30 percent of residential heating and cooling.
