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BabyGirl Rosie · 06-08-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess10

It's 94 now, just north of here I believe, due to the heat part of the road on highway I69 broke down! I think that's pretty crazy!
I'm going to be looking into the hot/cold pad...that could be awesome to have in the house for me, lol. I've spraying Princess with a spray bottle & she's been laying on a wet wash cloth. We're supposed to get a break in the heat tomorrow...I hope we all do!

94 in your apartment or outside!?

Nancy1999 · 06-08-2011, 02:29 PM

Have you had the Freon checked? It really sounds like the AC isn't working, it gets way hotter than 100 here, and we can cool off our home easily. Maybe since it’s a new AC they didn’t even give it Freon? Freon is a coolant that AC's use, and needs to be checked every three years or so, but if there is a leak in the line, it could have all leaked out, and your AC won’t work. The compressor runs, but the air isn’t as cool as it should be. Seriously, you need someone to check it out. Running an AC without Freon, could end up costing you thousands in your monthly bill.

KazzyK810 · 06-08-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

94 in your apartment or outside!?

I'm sure she means outside. It hit the mid 90's here in Michigan today. So hot after our cold winter, that a local freeway buckled & had to be closed down.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-08-2011, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

I'm sure she means outside. It hit the mid 90's here in Michigan today. So hot after our cold winter, that a local freeway buckled & had to be closed down.

Oh my goodness!!!!

littlewhip · 06-08-2011, 05:10 PM

The temps here have been awful, along with there water bowls filled with ice, i keep a water sqirt bottle handy and spray them every so often.it does seem to help. it was over 100 here today with the humidity. I have c/a and its still feels warm in here. Happy summer

sugarmamma · 06-08-2011, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by bellababy08

Wow...I'm surprised its that hot up there in June....I have TONS of family in Hastings & Kalamazoo area and Indiana...We are up there just about every year for the 4 of July, family reunion..We will be up there in 3 weeks. DH and I spend just about all our time outside cause its so nice and no humidity and I always bring a jacket with me cause its so cool at night....I hope it cools off some before we get there.

Here in Florida its in the high 80's right now but that is about to change soon...In July August and Sept...you can't be outside unless you have a pool or at one of the springs...it will be 100 out and with the humidity, you can't even breath.

I always put ice cubes in my babies water to help cool them off when they come in.

Small world!
I am from (and all of my family still lives) in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo/ Lansing

But I now live in Sarasota! I usually have to bring sweaters in August when I visit

sugarmamma · 06-08-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

I'm sure she means outside. It hit the mid 90's here in Michigan today. So hot after our cold winter, that a local freeway buckled & had to be closed down.

Where do you live? My family is mostly Grand Rapids, Holland and Lansing.....

KazzyK810 · 06-08-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Where do you live? My family is mostly Grand Rapids, Holland and Lansing.....

I live near Flint. My Son goes to college at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo & my daughter is at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. So ZoE & I make the trip through Lansing & Grand Rapids frequently and either head north or south depending on who I'm visiting, or sometimes we all meet for the day at Grand Rapids.

Do you get back here much?

sugarmamma · 06-08-2011, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KazzyK810

I live near Flint. My Son goes to college at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo & my daughter is at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. So ZoE & I make the trip through Lansing & Grand Rapids frequently and either head north or south depending on who I'm visiting, or sometimes we all meet for the day at Grand Rapids.

Do you get back here much?

My DS is at MSU ( GO GREEN!)
I get "home" every few months or so.....more in the summer

Princess10 · 06-08-2011, 06:43 PM

I took an afternoon nap after no sleep last night & woke up around 5:30ish & it was over 85 in here. I'm tacking up some flannel sheets tomorrow over the bedroom windows at least as the blinds there don't do any good. The patio blinds help pretty well.

I think it was the freon that they checked last spring

...whatever it was I remember the number had to be between 7-10 to be good & mine was 9. I'll be home all day so I'm going to call & have them check whatever they have to. My sis has a house prob 40-60 years older than mine & when I walk in I can feel the coolness. Here I feel cool for about 5 minutes after being outside.

Princess has been sleeping on a wet rag on a pillow beside me & I've been dipping & spraying her, too. We're supposed to get a break tomorrow....I'm waiting! And who knows, maybe she'll associate the relief of a rinse with a bath being positive.

One can hope!

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2011, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Princess10

I took an afternoon nap after no sleep last night & woke up around 5:30ish & it was over 85 in here. I'm tacking up some flannel sheets tomorrow over the bedroom windows at least as the blinds there don't do any good. The patio blinds help pretty well.

I think it was the freon that they checked last spring

...whatever it was I remember the number had to be between 7-10 to be good & mine was 9. I'll be home all day so I'm going to call & have them check whatever they have to. My sis has a house prob 40-60 years older than mine & when I walk in I can feel the coolness. Here I feel cool for about 5 minutes after being outside.

Princess has been sleeping on a wet rag on a pillow beside me & I've been dipping & spraying her, too. We're supposed to get a break tomorrow....I'm waiting! And who knows, maybe she'll associate the relief of a rinse with a bath being positive.

One can hope!

You need to go to the vet and see if you feel cold air. If you don't then it could be the freon. My classroom air was running but just couldn't keep up with cooling down the heat. It ended up being low on freon. I would have them check it one way or the other.

KazzyK810 · 06-09-2011, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bellababy08

Wow...I'm surprised its that hot up there in June....I have TONS of family in Hastings & Kalamazoo area and Indiana...We are up there just about every year for the 4 of July, family reunion..We will be up there in 3 weeks. ...

Will you still be here on Saturday, July 16th? That's the date of the dog festival WoofStock in Kalamazoo.

ritapatt · 06-09-2011, 05:59 AM

The freon level and clean filters are so important to effficient air conditioners, but we have found that a clean drain line is often overlooked and they really clog up. I use a small shop vac and it pulls out a lot of sludge.You might be able to ask maintenance where the a/c drains and make sure it is draining freely.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-09-2011, 06:04 AM

Ha ha! Not vet- I meant vent!

lexi43 · 06-09-2011, 06:16 AM

So far the central air has been working good although we are waiting for a new filter. I have the three small dogs in the guest room with a ceiling fan so they are cool in there I have the basset hounds in the sun room with a tower fan I have to keep them in their pen so I can open the door to the sun room and let the ac in. I've been filling their water dishes a few times a day to keep the water cold. I'm going to keep them indoors as much as possible. Thank Goodness it's going to cool down next week and go back into the 70s where it should be.

06-08-2011, 02:29 PM	#32
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Have you had the Freon checked? It really sounds like the AC isn't working, it gets way hotter than 100 here, and we can cool off our home easily. Maybe since it’s a new AC they didn’t even give it Freon? Freon is a coolant that AC's use, and needs to be checked every three years or so, but if there is a leak in the line, it could have all leaked out, and your AC won’t work. The compressor runs, but the air isn’t as cool as it should be. Seriously, you need someone to check it out. Running an AC without Freon, could end up costing you thousands in your monthly bill. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

06-08-2011, 05:10 PM	#35
littlewhip Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: wiith my furbabys Posts: 8,874	The temps here have been awful, along with there water bowls filled with ice, i keep a water sqirt bottle handy and spray them every so often.it does seem to help. it was over 100 here today with the humidity. I have c/a and its still feels warm in here. Happy summer __________________

06-08-2011, 06:43 PM	#40
Princess10 Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI. Posts: 3,122	I took an afternoon nap after no sleep last night & woke up around 5:30ish & it was over 85 in here. I'm tacking up some flannel sheets tomorrow over the bedroom windows at least as the blinds there don't do any good. The patio blinds help pretty well. I think it was the freon that they checked last spring...whatever it was I remember the number had to be between 7-10 to be good & mine was 9. I'll be home all day so I'm going to call & have them check whatever they have to. My sis has a house prob 40-60 years older than mine & when I walk in I can feel the coolness. Here I feel cool for about 5 minutes after being outside. Princess has been sleeping on a wet rag on a pillow beside me & I've been dipping & spraying her, too. We're supposed to get a break tomorrow....I'm waiting! And who knows, maybe she'll associate the relief of a rinse with a bath being positive. One can hope! __________________ For The Night Is Dark & Full Of Terriers

06-09-2011, 06:04 AM	#44
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Ha ha! Not vet- I meant vent! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

06-09-2011, 05:59 AM	#43
ritapatt YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Merritt Island,FL Posts: 1,400	The freon level and clean filters are so important to effficient air conditioners, but we have found that a clean drain line is often overlooked and they really clog up. I use a small shop vac and it pulls out a lot of sludge.You might be able to ask maintenance where the a/c drains and make sure it is draining freely.

06-09-2011, 06:16 AM	#45
lexi43 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Deer Park New York Posts: 1,586	So far the central air has been working good although we are waiting for a new filter. I have the three small dogs in the guest room with a ceiling fan so they are cool in there I have the basset hounds in the sun room with a tower fan I have to keep them in their pen so I can open the door to the sun room and let the ac in. I've been filling their water dishes a few times a day to keep the water cold. I'm going to keep them indoors as much as possible. Thank Goodness it's going to cool down next week and go back into the 70s where it should be.