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Let’s say it’s a particularly hot Florida summer day, the kind of day that peaks over 95°F. This means that your air conditioner is functioning in overdrive. One risk in this extreme weather is that your AC goes out.
Unfortunately, increased temperatures are becoming the normal, so it’s important to anticipate breakdowns like these. In addition, on hot Florida summer days, technicians are the busiest, just when you need them the most! Don’t sweat it, we have some tips for you in case your AC goes out, and some tips on how to avoid it altogether!
8 Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool in the Florida Heat:
Here are some things you can do to keep your house cool when the AC goes out:
1. Block sun and heat gain: Close all the exterior doors, windows, curtains, blinds, and shutters. You'll keep the temperature cooler by keeping light out of the house.
2. Open windows at night: It is, however, a good idea to open your doors and windows in the evenings if it tends to be cooler at night. Even better, try to open doors and windows across from each other to create a cross-breeze.
3. Stay cool by sticking to the floor: Because heat rises, it’s a good idea to spend as much time on the ground floor of your home as you can, if this option is available to you. Even if you don’t, remember this rule as you attempt to cool down your home with fans.
4. Seal the heat: If rooms in your house get particularly hot, close the doors to those rooms and place a damp, cool towel across the bottoms of door cracks to keep the heat out. You can also create a cool room by staying in the one room as much as possible without opening the doors. This works best with hardwood or tiled floors.
5. Create a makeshift AC: If the heat becomes extreme, you can wet your curtains (wring them out so they’re damp) and open your windows. As the breeze comes from outside and passes through your curtains, it should cool the room down a bit. You can continue to dampen your curtains by using a spray bottle.
6. Stay hydrated: Remember the number one rule of staying cool: hydrate. Drink lots of water and rinse off with a cold shower as often as possible. You can also dip a bandana in cold water and tie it around your head.
7. Protect your pets: Keep a close eye on animals like cats and dogs—they are wearing fur coats, after all! They can overheat quickly, so you’ll want to ensure they stay as cool and hydrated as possible.
8. Escape the heat: When all else fails, get out and go somewhere cool. Drive around in your car. Go to the movies, the library, a coffee shop, or even grocery stores or pet stores if you have animals that need to be cooled down!
How to Prevent An AC Breakdown? Get A Tune-Up.
Schedule your yearly A/C Tune-Up to avoid expensive repairs, leak damage, and high energy bills during the hottest days of the year.
A yearly AC tune-up:
Confirms Performance: Gives you the peace of mind of knowing your system is optimized for maximum comfort and efficiency during sweltering days.
Improves Reliability: Know your AC will not shut down on the most humid days because of preventative maintenance checks.
Clears Drain Lines: Our high-pressure cold-gas flush technique clears everything from your drain line to prevent clogs from causing expensive water damage.
