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We\u2019re willing to bet you\u2019ve been swapping recipes with a neighbor or two here in Alexandria, VA\u2026maybe for a crisp new cocktail, perhaps. We won\u2019t deny that\u2019s one way to stay cool this summer. But if you\u2019re still feeling a little hot and bothered, try F.H. Furr\u2019s 5-Part recipe for keeping cool. With only five \u201cingredients,\u201d our recipe is simple, but will enable you to experience your most comfortable summer yet. If you want to thank us later, you can forward along that mojito recipe \u2013 or better yet, bring us a batch.<\/p>\n

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  1. Close the blinds and let down the curtains<\/strong>. It\u2019s tempting to celebrate summer by letting in as much light as possible. Just about every magazine ad features a summery-looking beach home with the windows and doors flung wide open. That isn\u2019t reality, people. As soon as the sun hits your home in the morning, the blinds and curtains should be closed. You probably already have these forms of \u201cinsulation\u201d in place, so utilize what you\u2019ve got. Bonus: your nosy neighbor can\u2019t see what you\u2019re up to.<\/li>\n
  2. Use someone else’s AC<\/strong>. Here\u2019s a little heating and air conditioning tip your HVAC guy didn\u2019t tell you. The best way to save money on your AC is to not use yours \u2013 go use someone else\u2019s! Instead of cranking up the AC to survive the hottest part of the day, head to a local museum or library to enjoy their air-conditioning\u2026ahem, culture. If you\u2019re willing to part with a few bucks, go see a matinee. It\u2019s cheaper than the nighttime show and there are few places more pleasant than a dark, cold movie theater when it\u2019s 100 degrees outside.<\/li>\n
  3. Don\u2019t cook. <\/strong>Yes, ladies, that\u2019s right \u2013 you heard it from us. Step away from that stove. Turning on the oven or stove generates a significant amount of heat. Serve cold soups, salads and raw veggies and fruits. Not only does it keep your home cooler, who really wants a big heavy meal when it\u2019s 100 degrees, anyway, If you really do need to heat something up, give your hubby a cold beer and send him out to the grill.<\/li>\n
  4. Turn off the TV<\/strong>. And unplug the computer. These innocuous everyday electronics generate a lot of heat. Keep your home cool and your AC bill low by reducing \u2013 or eliminating \u2013 the amount of time they\u2019re turned on. Plus, with all the electronics unplugged, you have more time for a good book, a chat with your neighbor, or playtime with the kids.<\/li>\n
  5. Call F.H. Furr<\/strong>. If you just can\u2019t seem to cool off, there may be stealthy factors to blame \u2013 poor insulation in the attic, drafts coming in around windows and doors. The list is endless. Spend less time worrying about it and let a pro inspect your home. We\u2019ve been performing heating and air conditioning repair in the Metro DC and Northern Virginia area for more than 30 years. We\u2019ll make sure your home is up to snuff when it comes to keeping cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    We\u2019re willing to bet you\u2019ve been swapping recipes with a neighbor or two here in Alexandria, VA\u2026maybe for a crisp new cocktail, perhaps. We won\u2019t deny that\u2019s one way to stay cool this summer. But if you\u2019re still feeling a little hot and bothered, try F.H. Furr\u2019s 5-Part recipe for keeping cool. With only five […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1456","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-air-conditioning"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe 5-Part Recipe for Keeping Cool This Summer | F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read about The 5-Part Recipe for Keeping Cool This Summer from the experts at F.H. 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