The A/C or air conditioner in many Louisiana homes will be put to the test over these next several days of record heat. Here's how you can help your unit and keep your costs lower.
In Louisiana, we have some unique ways to phrase things. That begs the question when you want to cool your house, do you turn the air conditioning up or down? Hmmm...
The above headline is sure to garner a spirited response from anyone born and raised in Louisiana, but currently, the idea of a "Too Hot to Work Law" is actually being debated in England.
This common kitchen staple can be put to good use in battling high energy bills during the summer months. You probably never thought about using it this way.
Does your home feel humid all the time? Maybe the temperature seems to fluctuate. Are your floors to your AC vents damp? At night, do you pull the covers up, then off, then up, then off, the same thing night after night? If your HVAC unit is in fine working order and all of these things take place in your home every single day and night, more than likely the fan switch is in the wrong position.
In the heat of summer, we can only cool down by getting just so naked before someone calls the cops, which is where air conditioning comes in. The EPA disagrees.