Photo by Athena from Pexels If you own an air conditioner, consider yourself lucky, but you’re not out of the woods. Right off of the tail end of COVID, we get hit with record-breaking heatwave temperatures across the country. (What else could go wrong?) But if you own an air […]
SMUD, PG&E offers money-saving tips to keep cool in heat wave
A smart thermostat is an easy way to save on electric bills during a heat wave. [email protected] Another heat wave is about to roast Sacramento, with parts of the county expected to top 100 degrees. Preparing to stay cool indoors while experiencing high temperatures can be expensive and energy-draining. SMUD, […]
Aluminum foil over windows can keep homes cool in heat wave
Emergency management agencies specifically recommend using aluminum foil-covered cardboard that goes between windows and drapes. Historic heat waves have rocked parts of the United States this week, leading to record-breaking temperatures over 110 degrees Fahrenheit in cities like Portland, Oregon. People took to social media to share ways people in […]
HEAT WAVE: Fans, misters can help make home a bit more comfortable
Local hardware stores are awaiting new shipments to keep customers stocked with fans and other devices to deal with the hot weather. Mikaela Clark prepares to catch 3-year-old son Liam Fillmore at the Vale Swimming Pool on Thursday, June 24, 2021. (ANGELINA KATSANIS/The Enterprise) ONTARIO – If you are without […]
Portland, Seattle, Other Northwest Communities Prepare for Potentially Historic Heat Wave | The Weather Channel – Articles from The Weather Channel
Officials in several cities planned to open cooling centers for people to escape the dangerous heat. Many facilities, such as libraries, that had been closed because of COVID-19 have reopened. Air conditioners are flying off store shelves. One Portland hardware store had a four-hour wait Monday to buy one. Electric […]