Keeping Cool During Your Summer Outdoor Activities in North America

Summer is normally a hectic time of year for many folks in North America. Whether it’s a family reunion, an extended vacation or any host of other outdoor activities, summer not only brings about crazy schedules, but that dreaded North America heat as well.

We know you’ve already covered all of your AC repair and air conditioner service needs long before summer came, so what else can you do to keep cool during those days where you can’t escape to an air conditioned oasis? The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a couple suggestions:

• Stay in an air conditioned area as much as you can. Of course, outdoor activities make this hard, but if you are able to take a quick break and utilize an air conditioned building at a park or a vehicle’s air conditioning, take advantage of it.
  
  
• Drink plenty of fluids. Sip on your drink even if you don't consider yourself thirsty, as thirst can be an early indicator of dehydration. If you begin noticing muscle cramps, take a few moments to rest as it can also be an early warning of dehydration or a separate heat-related illness.
  
  
• Take special considerations when organizing outdoor activities. Any kind of workout or athletic practices should be done earlier or later in the day when the North America temperatures are cooler.
  
  
• Dress to stay cooler in high temperatures. Light-colored, lightweight and loose-fitting clothing are your best choice.
  
  
• Keep your shower or bath a little colder than normal. It can help you cool down a little sooner so you can get back to basking in your home’s air conditioning.

Spending time outdoors is what summer is all about, but staying safe in the North America heat is a must. And when you do finally make it back to air conditioning, make sure you’ve handled all of your AC repair and air conditioner service needs so you never have to worry about it going out in the heat of the summer. Give Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call at 866-397-3787 or set up an appointment online if you have any questions about potential AC repair or how you can make sure that your air conditioner is working at its highest level in the North America heat.