subject: 10 Ways To Stay Cool In Orlando During Ac Repairs [print this page] 1. Water, water and MORE water Nothing cools your body down like a cold glass of water. Make sure you have plenty of fluids to stay hydrated as the Central Florida sun shines down on your home. Depending on your air conditioning troubles, you might be without cool air for a few hours or more so its best to stock a cooler with ice and bottled water.
2. Eat something spicy! Not only can spicy foods keep your body cool, they can keep your temper in check as well. In many warm weather climates, like India for example, people regulate body temperature by sweating and increasing blood circulation. One of the best ways to accomplish this is by eating spicy foods. Eat your favorite spicy treat and sip down some more water as your AC repair team works out the kinks.
3. Use ice to your advantage - Keeping your head and feet at a comfortable temperature tends to keep the rest of your body cool. Try filling empty water bottles (Im guessing youve had a few by now) with tap water and freezing them for an hour. You can carry these bottles with you wherever you go and fight back the heat with a simple touch to the neck.
4. Be a nudist! OK, maybe you dont want to go completely nude. The fact is, the more clothes you pile on, the hotter youll feel. Who says you cant wear a bathing suit around the house for a few hours? At the very least, where thin, light-colored clothing that keeps you comfortable and cool.
5. Surround yourself with fans An army of fans can do wonders to cool down a house scorched by the Central Florida sun. Arrange these fans so your body is constantly being refreshed by a blast of cooler air. You can even take one of your ice bottles (see tip 3) and place it in front of a fan for an even cooler breeze. If youre not alone, be sure to share with the family.
6. Paint the town red Getting out of the house is always a great way to beat the heat. Take this time to scratch some items off your grocery store shopping list and enjoy the frigid temps found in the frozen foods isles. All stocked up on food? Take friends and family to the movies or an ice cream treat!
7. Use appliances sparingly Most household appliances that use a decent amount of energy also produce a decent amount of heat. Maybe now isnt the best time to do the dishes or blow dry your hair (more on that later).
8. Swim, slide and dance through the sprinklers Its an age-old tradition and a technique sure to keep you cool in the short-term. Whether you choose to hit the local water park (this is Orlando, after all), build a slip-and-slide in the front yard or simply run through the sprinklers to pass the time, water sports are going to provide an instant dose of relief when you need It most.
9. Open windows at night, close them during the day The natural reaction to combat a warm house is to open the windows and search for a breeze. During the day, this isnt the best of ideas. Keep those windows closed during hours when the sun is scorching and open them wide at night.
10. Shave your head! This sounds like a silly idea, right? But if you were thinking about cutting off that mop of hair on your head anyhow, what better time than now? Hair may help you get the girl or guy of your dreams but it wont do much to keep you cool as the climate control experts do their thing. If the bald look isnt for you, keep your hair up and off your neck.
Orlando air conditioning repair down-time can be a trial of fire. But, if you use these tips, that AC will be up-and-running before you know it! Good luck.
