Preventing Heatstroke in Rochester with Air Conditioner Service

Whether you’re taking in the outdoors with family and friends or you find yourself doing a job outside on a steamy day in Rochester, the chance of heatstroke shouldn’t be taken casually. While there are a variety of factors that effect the likelihood of getting heatstroke, air conditioning is a great way to defend against heatstroke. That is just another reason it is so crucial to keep a well-maintained air conditioner with routine air conditioner service.

Heatstroke doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can develop heatstroke under the right conditions, but there are a handful of things that you can do to help avoid it. Here are five suggestions from the Mayo Clinic:

1. Prevent sunburn. When you get sunburnt you impede your body’s ability to cool itself off, so take five minutes and apply a good sunscreen. It’s one of the most basic things we can do when we go outside and can make a huge difference.
   
   
2. Wear loose, lightweight clothing. Avoid layers of clothing when you can, and make sure your clothes are loose-fitting and lightweight so that your body can cool off.
   
   
3. Routine air conditioner service. Air conditioning can effectively begin to cool your body, which is why air conditioner service is also important. Take a few breaks from being in the heat outside by going indoors.
   
   
4. Acclimatize your body. If the weather in Rochester rapidly spikes, keep track of the time you’re spending in the heat until your body has adjusted to it.
   
   
5. Note any potential for an increased risk. Some medications or pre-existing conditions may increase the risk of heatstroke. If this is the case, be hyperaware how you are feeling in the heat and act quickly if something feels off. Signs include sudden fatigue or lack of sweat.

It’s not hard to be proactive and take every step you can in order to defend against heatstroke. Of course air conditioner service is the easiest way to ensure your home is a comfortable place to be on those steamy days in Rochester, so give Strogen's Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning a call today at 603-923-4570. Setting up air conditioner service can also be as easy as using our online scheduling form.