Another Tip on Keeping Cool Before You Call the A/C Guy- Check the Batteries in Your Programable Thermostat.

In a previous post I related a tip about making sure your whole house humidifier was indeed turned off for the summer.

Today I would like to post another article on the same topic. Yep, I Learn new stuff Every Day

Yes it has been 100+ degrees here in ChicagoLand for a few days.  I walked into my house today, and it's not quite as cool as I think it should be. I thought the A/C unit at this point just can't keep up.. However the new A/C unit is only on it's second season and it should be cooler. Off to the Internet I Go..

Seems my programmable thermostat has batteries in it to keep it "talking" my A/C unit.  A quick search on the net said most of them do. So I put some new batteries in and now all is Cool!   The bottom line is keep that thermostat "Talking" to your A/C unit


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A Tip on Keeping Cool

Something to check before you call the AC repair man

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If you feel you Air Conditioner is not keeping up inside, with the Hot outside, You may want to check out your Whole House Humidifier and make sure it is UNPLUGGED. Putting humidity into the air wile the A/C unit is working to remove it.. is well.. Not Cool.
Sometimes the controls upstairs get stuck and do not shut the unit down!

 

Robbers use Facebook to find victim

 As vacation time approaches be aware that the way you and  yours all now share info on the net—be it Facebook, Twitter or any social media posts, there are folks that follow your posts who may take advantage of your time away.

Have a family sit down and get everyone on the same page about this, OK? Indeed it's really cool to share pix and updates with grandma and grampa, moms, dads and friends when you're away—but guess what?—lots of folks know you're away .Even the Bad Guys!

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Coyote Mating Period Approaching

You may see more coyotes in the area in coming months, as February through April are the typical coyote mating period. The City encourages you to be especially careful to keep your pets on a leash.

Coyotes are a permanent fixture in DuPage County’s rural, suburban and urban areas. Seeing a coyote cross a field, backyard, road or golf course does not necessarily constitute a problem or dangerous situation, either for humans or domestic animals. Coyotes will be more active and more visible in late-winter/early spring during their breeding seasons. Most coyotes are harmless; their goal is to eat more natural foods such as mice and rabbits.

However, coyotes are opportunistic. If coyotes see easy food – such as open garbage- and aren’t afraid, they may take advantage. That puts them in direct line for a confrontation with pets. Coyotes are not interested in eating pets, these are territorial disputes. This summer the Darien Police Department has received 3 reports of small family dogs that were killed by coyotes. Studies have shown that attempts at eliminating all coyotes are not practical, economical or workable. When coyotes are removed others quickly move in.

For more information on Coyotes you can visit the DuPage County Forest Preserve District at

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