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Summer · April – June
Indian homes lose the cooling battle mostly through the roof (in independent homes), west-facing windows (in flats), and closed rooms with no cross-ventilation. Fixing these is cheap compared to running an extra 2 hours of AC every day for three months.
The costs below use the labour rates already listed for Solve24 painters, carpenters and electricians. Materials are usually separate but small.
| Fix | Cost 2026 (₹) | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust fan install (kitchen / bath) | 800 – 2,000 | Per fan, big impact |
| White terrace paint (per sq ft) | 20 – 50 | Rooftop temperature drop 3–5°C |
| Waterproofing + cool coat | 35 – 80 | Per sq ft; roof only |
| Window seal / draft fix | 200 – 500 | Per window, quick job |
| Ceiling fan install (BLDC) | 150 – 400 | Labour; BLDC fan itself ₹2,500+ |
| New window sunfilm | 35 – 90 | Per sq ft |
| Thick blackout curtain fitting | 150 – 400 | Per window |
| Small tree / balcony planter install | 500 – 2,000 | Per set with gardener |
You do not need to do everything at once. In one weekend and about ₹3,000–₹5,000, you can hit the two fixes that matter most for a typical 2BHK.
If you own the terrace, roof-side fixes give the highest ROI. A white cool-coat on a 500 sq ft terrace at ₹20–₹50/sq ft costs ₹10,000–₹25,000 and drops the room below by 3–5°C. Doing waterproofing at the same time (₹35–₹80/sq ft) fixes monsoon leaks and adds another cooling layer — a two-in-one project done between March and April.
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A bathroom or kitchen exhaust fan (₹800–₹2,000 installed). It lets trapped hot air escape and immediately drops room temperature 1–2°C, cutting AC running hours 20–30%.
White cool-coat paint labour costs ₹20–₹50 per sq ft in 2026. For a 500 sq ft terrace that is ₹10,000–₹25,000 including basic materials. Waterproofing coat costs ₹35–₹80 per sq ft.
Yes, by 2–3°C on a west-facing window in the evening. Blackout curtains block direct sunlight before it hits internal surfaces that then radiate heat back into the room.
A BLDC fan costs ₹2,500–₹4,000 vs ₹1,200–₹1,800 for a standard fan, but uses 60–70% less electricity. Payback is 2–3 summers of use.
Servicing your existing AC (₹400–₹700) drops consumption 10–15%. Fitting an exhaust fan (₹800–₹2,000) reduces AC hours. Together, most 2BHK homes save ₹500–₹1,500 per month on the summer bill.
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