When your air conditioning isn’t working as it should, you can usually expect the air conditioning company to respond rather quickly to get your home back to normal. However, if you need a new custom system or the parts needed are on backorder as so many things seem to be these days, you might have to experience a few uncomfortable days. Here are a few tips to help you keep cool while waiting for air conditioning repair or replacement.

● Take cool showers – A cool shower can make you feel refreshed and comfortable not just while you are in the shower but for a while after you get out. If the idea of jumping into a cold shower is scary, consider starting out warm and slowly lowering the water temperature so your body adjusts and it isn’t such a shock.
● Take a drive – As long as the air conditioning works in your vehicle, consider taking a drive every so often to cool down. A road trip can be great fun for the family and an amazing bonding experience that will take your mind off your uncomfortable home.
● Stay elsewhere – If it will be a couple days or more, consider staying with friends or family, or staying at an area hotel or motel.
● Rearrange your work schedule – If you have flexibility in your work schedule, consider working more hours at your air-conditioned workplace while you wait and then take off time later after your air conditioner is working again.
● Go swimming – Spend more time in your pool if you have one or visiting a public pool or a friend who has one.
● Cold compresses – Getting a cloth cold and putting it around your neck from time to time can help you feel cooler. Drinking cold liquids and eating ice cream can also make you feel cooler.
● Use fans – While fans do not cool a room, they can make you feel cooler when they are blowing directly on you. In addition, you can use a freestanding fan in front of an open window to pull cooler night air into your home.

These are just a few ways to stay cool while waiting on air conditioning services. Keep in mind that regular AC maintenance is the best way to avoid breakdowns and premature failure, so don’t forget to schedule your next visit while you are at it.