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applegrove

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4. Do you have a dehumidifier? Turn it on upstairs. Dry air will help cool things

Reply to The Velveteen Ocelot (Original post)

Thu Jun 28, 2018, 08:39 PM

Jun 2018

down. I have a dehumidifier in my basement apartment and it has never been cooler here in the summer. Plus I never open the windows on hot or humid days. I've hardly needed a fan this spring/summer.

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So a week or so ago my TV died, and today I dropped my air conditioner out the window [View all] The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 OP

I'm so sorry! What a bummer! Ohiogal Jun 2018 #1

Despite the clackity, does it make cool air? LunaSea Jun 2018 #2

No, after the initial clacking it wouldn't run at all. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #6

I wish I was still in Minnesota krispos42 Jun 2018 #9

Thanks! You don't want to be in Minnesota tomorrow. It will be 96F The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #10

Ouch. krispos42 Jun 2018 #17

If no Freon leaked out you may be able to fix it SkatmanRoth Jun 2018 #3

The compressor should have come on even if there's a problem with the fan. Kaleva Jun 2018 #18

Do you have a dehumidifier? Turn it on upstairs. Dry air will help cool things applegrove Jun 2018 #4

No, but I'll be fine because I have a/c upstairs. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #7

Good. Hunker down. It is going to break records this weekend. applegrove Jun 2018 #8

So sorry. Take yourself to a nice air conditioned wi-fi coffee shop or sinkingfeeling Jun 2018 #5

I'm a pro and can probably help you. LuckyCharms Jun 2018 #11

I can relate Generic Brad Jun 2018 #12

I am convinced appliances have free will The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #16

Both Craigslist and FB marketplace offer free items flotsam Jun 2018 #13

I've ordered a new tv - wanted the warranty and the bells and whistles. The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #14

Tough week.. denbot Jun 2018 #15

"How to make air conditioner at home using Plastic Bottle" Kaleva Jun 2018 #19

I have no AC...just camping out in the Library for next couple of days HipChick Jun 2018 #20

Well could be worse.... whistler162 Jun 2018 #21