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February 23, 2017

How are you coping with this high humidity in Illinois? Although there has been many occurrences regarding slowly rising temperatures over the past decades, many people are not used to high summer temperatures. It is a known fact that early high summer temperatures are more dangerous than temperatures that occur later in the summer. When a person's body cannot properly cool itself, heat related illnesses can occur. When your body's temperature begins to rise, your body is in danger of overheating and dehydration. Other factors that can play a part in such heat related illnesses are age, obesity, dehydration, and drug or alcohol use. These factors can make it harder for the body to stay cool during hot, humid weather. Heat related illnesses are easily preventable. Doing simple things can prevent you from dehydration and putting your body at risk for heat related illnesses. Simple prevention such as drinking more water, limiting your alcohol intake, wearing light weight, light colored, and loose fitting clothes can help you keep cool when out in this high humid, summer heat. You can also do things such as staying indoors where it is air conditioned, using electric fans, taking a cool bath or shower, to keep cool.

February 23, 2017

Step 1: Clean the condenser

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Turn off the electrical power to the condenser unit at the outdoor shutoff. Either pull out a block or move a switch to the off position. If uncertain, turn off the power to the AC at the main electrical panel.

May 28, 2023

On a sticky summer day, there's nothing like waving a magic wand, er, remote control, and transforming warm air into icy-cool air. Or indeed, the reverse: filling your home with comfy warm air on a chilly winter's day. This wizardry can be achieved with the addition of an air conditioner, and this guide will help you narrow down the options and find the best kind for your home.

For whole-house systems (ducted), see our buying guide.

If you're a renter, a portable air conditioner is probably your best bet, as there's no installation and you can take it with you next time you move. See our portables buying guide for more.