In a heat wave many of us, if we can, retreat indoors to soak up the AC. But what do you do if your air conditioner breaks down just when you need it most? First, be careful and take the situation seriously. Heat can kill. It is important to check on those most at risk, including the elderly and those living alone. There are some steps you can take to help you survive a heat wave with the AC out.
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If your air conditioning seems to have let you down, first check and see if there is any thing you can do to remedy the situation yourself. Carefully check the breakers and any reset buttons or switches. Maybe that is all that is wrong, and you can get the coolness going again. Also check the thermostat settings, making sure somebody has not bumped the thermostat and turned the AC off or accidentally set it to 112 degrees. After these initial steps, it is time to call the HVAC repair company for some quick help in restoring the cooling you need.