Heat-Wave AC Etiquette (While You Wait for a Tech)
When half the city is calling, wait times stretch. Stay safe while you're in the queue.
People first
- Watch for heat illness symptoms, especially in kids, older adults and pets.
- Know your city's cooling center resources on extreme-heat days.
- If someone is in medical danger, call 911 — not an HVAC referral line.
While you wait
- Close blinds on sun-facing windows.
- Use fans only in rooms you're occupying; fans don't cool empty rooms.
- Avoid oven use; delay dryer loads.
What not to DIY
Don't add refrigerant, bypass safety switches, or force a humming compressor. Request a match instead: a local pro.
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