How to stay cool when your AC Breaks Down
When your AC breaks down there are still ways to keep yourself cool. If there is any type of breeze blowing from the outside, the obvious choice is to open windows and allow the air to circulate and naturally cool down the space. But on hot and humid days when there is no breeze, there are certain steps you can take to help make your home cooler. Does this Spark an idea?
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Block extra sunlight coming through the windows. Sunlight is great for plants and cutting down on the light bill, but right now the sun is heating up the house. Completely cover as much light as we can from the windows.
Tinfoil is a great way to block extra light. Tinfoil is very useful on window that may want to be open to bring in a cool breeze. Simply place the tinfoil on the window and not the frame of the window. Use tape to hold the tinfoil in place. Now the window is able to be open to let a breeze in and will block the light of the unopened part of the window. -
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Put up room darkening or block out curtains on all windows. Room darkening curtains will keep the house dark, but cool. They can be found at virtually every department store.
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Do not cook on stove tops or in the oven. The stove and oven give off lots of heat. If something must be warmed up, use a microwave. A microwave will still give off heat, but much less than a stove or oven.
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Use fans to circulate the air. Running ceiling fans and floor fans will give a cooling breeze. Turn on all fans. Place a fan in an open window to help bring in a cool breeze if possible. If there is no breeze outside close the windows and use just the fans. The home will be cooler without the sun and hot air from the outside.
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Take a cool shower for a fast cool down. This can be done several times per day, and you can even fill the bathtub with cool water for a quick cooling dip whenever you need one.
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Tips & Warnings
Drink lot of water.
Wear Sun Block when outside.
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Noticed a few of my friends who are having trouble with their AC's or the heat here are some great tips I found on Ehow, it also has a link to where you can ask fo remerceny AC repair if you have health or other problems Hope this helps Please, Stay safe XXX.
