Fastly Cool Your House If Your AC Breaks

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Fastly Cool Your House If Your AC Breaks Alief Heating Apr 6 · 3 min read

It is the time of middle of summer, and your air conditioner has suddenly stopped working. You request an emergency repair, but due to high demand, it will be several hours before an Alief Heating, and Air Conditioning technician arrives to make the required repairs. While you wait, keep your home as comfortable as possible by following these tips.

Cool the Room with Fans One of the most amazing and easy ways to keep a space cool without air conditioning is to switches on a fan in the summer. The windchill effect causes you to feel about 4 degrees colder, making an 84-degree house feel like an 80-degree house. If you are using a blowing fan, make sure it’s blowing air down to provide some much-needed ventilation. Then, to save energy, remember to turn off the fan as you leave the bed. After all, the windchill effect cools people; it does not affect the room’s temperature. Place fans in the windows after the sun goes down to pull in cool air from outside. If you have a different fan, turn it on at night to pull in the fresh air and cool down your whole home. Remember to close the windows and switch off the attic fan early in the morning to keep cool air inside.

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Cool Yourself Down Keep yourself cool by wrapping a wet towel around your neck in addition to running fans. It’s also very effective to wear damp clothing. Clean your bedding and put the sheets back on the mattress without drying them first to help you sleep. Often, remember to remain hydrated because you’ll be sweating more as the temperature rises. Cool the Room with Ice Pour a glass of water into it, add ice cubes, and hold your hand above the cup. Isn’t the weather a little cooler here? Put a large block of ice on a baking sheet or a casserole dish to amp up the cooling effect. When your broken air conditioner is repaired, the ice’s cooling effect helps make the space more comfortable. Reduce Heat Coming in from Outside The rooms that face south and west are the most difficult to keep calm. To minimize the amount of heat and sunlight coming in from the outside, close the curtains over the windows. The most efficient way to keep a space cool that faces the sun is to use thick, dark curtains with a white reflective backing. Trees on the south and west sides of your home can help shade your home in the afternoon if you have a natural cooling home design.

Reduce Heat Generated Inside the House Reduced interior heat gain is an efficient way to keep a space naturally cool. If you don’t have an air conditioner, using the oven, stove, dryer, dishwasher, and other heat-generating appliances will quickly become unbearable. If the air conditioner fails, reheat food in the microwave and run the dryer and dishwasher after dark.

Schedule AC Repair & Replacement Services A broken air conditioner is a significant annoyance, mainly if it breaks down on a hot summer day. If you are grading your air conditioning this year and the air conditioner is eight to ten years old and needs a $500 or more repair, it could be on its last legs. Today, installing a high-efficiency replacement air conditioner would save you money on your energy bills and reduce the need for potential maintenance. Alief Heating and Air Conditioning are available to assist you. If you need AC Services in Houston, TX, or you are ready to make an AC replacement in Houston, TX, we have you covered. Contact us today to learn more about our cooling services or to request a free AC installation quote. Read more: What are common problems with AC services?

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