I don’t know about you, but Ohio’s humidity is getting on my nerves. And if you’re anything like me, having quality air conditioning within your home is a must. That is why you should understand how to navigate in the unfortunate event of your air conditioning isn’t doing its job adequately. So, what can YOU do? Well, for starters, don’t panic. Duress benefits no one, and while a broken A/C unit can be infuriating, to say the least, our experts at Wilmington Heating & Cooling can quickly resolve any A/C concerns that arise. Plus, we sincerely don’t want you to have any needless stress, as we know life can be hard on its own! But we want you to know that it is beneficial to recognize to what extent you can aid your home and your comfort when encountering A/C shortcomings.
Can I Do Anything For A Nonfunctioning A/C?
If your air conditioner stops working, while you should leave most things to the professionals, there are some efforts you can make while you wait. Here are a few proposals:
- Scan your ducts for dirt, debris, and blockages restricting adequate airflow.
- Tidy up or replace your filter as necessary. A dirty filter can cause your utility bills to rise as your A/C functioning falls.
- Look to see if your thermostat is set to the wrong temperature, heating your home instead of cooling it.
- Examine your electrical panel for a tripped breaker.
How Can I Stay Cool Amongst A Power Outage?
If the power goes out during Ohio’s humid summer, you should know how to handle your body temperature, ensuring you don’t overheat waiting for it to return. Here are some valuable tips:
- Staying hydrated is vital! When you’re hot, you may lose a copious amount of water through sweat, and you must replenish it.
- Restrict the sun from shining into your household by shutting curtains and blinds.
- Keep windows closed for as long as you can. Depending on how long you wait for your electricity to turn back on, you may have to prop them open at some point. Try to preserve the drier air within your home for as long as possible because the sun will warm up your home faster than a draft will cool it.
- Wear cotton. Dressing in light material or the thinnest, loosest clothes available will further help you beat the heat.
- Take off your socks and shoes.
- Avoid sitting close to one another for long periods. While this may seem odd, sharing body heat will not help keep cool, so keep some distance when possible.
- Another silly-sounding option is to lay on the floor; while not necessarily a comfy surface, it can be cool to touch and doesn’t encase heat the way your mattress will. Heat rises; thus, the lower you are, the cooler you’ll be.
- Eat frozen foods. If your refrigerator isn’t running, your frozen foods are most likely melting within your freezer anyway, so you might as well enjoy a sweet treat to cool yourself down.
- Dampen a towel or sheet in cold water and position it on your body while you sleep. A cold and damp washcloth is my go-to for a swift cool down, and it’s pretty effective!
- If nothing else, you can try something like going swimming or traveling somewhere with operational electricity to cool off more efficiently.
Ultimately, the takeaway is that you should give us a call so we can not only resolve any A/C problems you may have but can further help prevent any future mishaps. So, call Wilmington Heating & Cooling today at (937) 764-3575, or schedule an appointment online now by clicking here! We pride ourselves in offering grade A services to give your home a lovely atmosphere in seeking refuge from this summer heat!
