Oh my, the air conditioner has failed, and a heat wave is upon us. What can we do? First we should check on our family and friends, especially those with conditions that make them vulnerable to excessive heat. Then there are some things we can do to help keep cool until the repair technicians arrive.
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1 – Drink water: lots of water will keep you from dehydration and even heat stroke.
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2 – Dress appropriately: cool light cotton is good; spandex and synthetics are not as cooling as cotton.
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3 – Stay low: in a multilevel home, the ground floor will be coolest, as heat rises.
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4 – Eat lightly: heavy foods only make us warmer; best are light salads and vegetable dishes.
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5 – Use fans: keep the air circulating as much as you can.
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The most important step, though, is to call your local air-conditioning professional to schedule a repair visit. The expert technician will be able to restore your cooling, and advise on how to avoid AC failure in the future.