7 Ways to Stay Cool When the Air Conditioner Breaks!
At some point in your life, your air conditioner is going to break down. With the record heat in the US right now, many folks are having to find ways to stay cool without air conditioning, as they wait for the HVAC repair company to get in and fix it! The list below is just a short sample of things you can do to beat the heat during this exact time! If you have additional tips, please add them to the comment section at the bottom.
The number one thing you need to do regardless, is stay hydrated! Force yourself to drink 2 glasses of water with all your meals, so you get a fair amount of water in your system and avoid becoming dehydrated!
7 Ways to Cool Off When the Air Conditioner Breaks!
Get Out of Your House During the Hottest Part of the Day!
The easiest way to stay cool when the AC breaks, is to simply get out of the home! You can visit friends or family, go to a mid afternoon movie, or even go ice skating in your area!If all else fails, just head to a local mall and browse for the afternoon.
Plan your outing for the mid afternoon, when the house gets its hottest, likely between 12-6pm.
Do Your Chores in the Morning or Night!
I know you cant run away from the daily chores, but doing them at a more convenient time will not only keep you cooler, it will keep you from spreading that body heat in your home!
Take a Cool Bath!
When the afternoon heat is just too much to take, run yourself a cool (not cold) bath, grab a book or magazine and go soak for an hour!
Keep the Home as Dark as You Can!
Lights, windows and any other light source equals heat! Turn and keep your lights turned off as much as possible and close all your window blinds and curtains to block out the sunlight.
Sleep in the Buff!
If you can, sleep or hang around the home in as little as possible! You may just be surprised to find that when you are scantily clad, you will be cooler than you think! Make sure you keep a robe handy in case a visitor drops in! 
Soak Your Shirt in Cool Water!
One of the easiest ways to deal with a hot house, is to soak a shirt in cold water and wear it! It will help regulate your body temp, and keep you cooled off for an hour or longer! Once it starts getting warm, a quick splash in the sink gets you another hour of cooling! If you really want to stay cool, get a table fan and blow it across you while wearing the wet shirt!
Keep a Small Window AC Unit on Hand!
Not something everyone wants to do, but you can get a cheap window air conditioner online and keep it in a storage shed, garage, or even in a window itself! The last time ours failed, we bought two small window units just in case... they have come in handy more than once!
