What are the best steps to take if you air conditioner fails during a heat wave? One of the most important things to remember is to keep watch over family and friends in the most vulnerable groups. Elderly people living alone and people with serious medical issues can be sensitive to heat and will need care. There are several points to remember to help you survive the heat until cooling is restored.
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One: Keep the house as cool as possible. Cover windows, especially those the sun hits. Run fans if you have them.
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Two: Keep to the coolest part of the home. Lower levels are cooler, and rooms shielded from the sun will be most comfortable.
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Three: Dress and eat lightly. Cool light cotton is best to wear. Cool light salads are best to eat.
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Four: Drink water. Doctors tell us lots of water is important. Cool water is fine, we do not require sports drinks for low-level activity.
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Of course you will already have called your local air conditioning company to schedule a repair visit. While the technicians are there, you might want to discuss future maintenance, and perhaps the installation of a reliable and efficient new air-conditioning system.