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As temperatures soar in Albuquerque, homeowners are struggling to keep their houses cool. HVAC professionals recommend checking the functionality of swamp coolers and ensuring that the pads are wet. For central air users, it is important to clean the filters regularly. Keeping the indoor temperature at around 74 degrees Fahrenheit is considered good during a heat wave.
With near-record high temperatures in Southwest Florida, it's important to take precautions to stay cool and safe. Tips include using window coverings and weather strips to keep heat out of the house, using fans and ventilators in attics, avoiding leaving people or pets in closed cars, wearing loose and light-colored clothing, reducing oven use, avoiding high-energy activities during peak heat hours, and ensuring pet safety by providing cool water and avoiding hot surfaces. Additionally, breathable fabric masks should be used, and those experiencing trouble breathing or overheating symptoms should not wear masks.
With record-breaking temperatures, minor home changes can make a huge difference in keeping your home cool and your energy bill low. Sealing up holes or windows, buying a large fan or replacing your air filter, and using bug traps can help keep your home cool and energy-efficient.
More than 300,000 people in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana are without electricity amid excessive heat advisories. Here are some tips for cooling down a home without air conditioning: keep windows covered, shut and insulate doors, avoid using the oven, turn on ceiling fans, create a DIY air conditioner, and turn off and unplug unnecessary appliances to eliminate energy waste and added heat.