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No AC? No sweat. How to make a DIY air conditioner and 3 other heat wave hacks
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Stacker , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on staying safe during heat waves is available from sources like KVIA ABC-7, including DIY methods for cooling homes.
In extreme heat, lack of cooling can be serious. People may face health risks when air conditioning is not working. Heat emergencies can happen when temperatures rise and cooling systems fail.
Some individuals may be in greater danger than others during these events. Further information on staying safe during heat waves is available from sources like KVIA ABC-7, including DIY methods for cooling homes.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In extreme heat, lack of cooling can be serious. People may face health risks when air conditioning is not working. Heat emergencies can happen when temperatures rise and cooling systems fail. Some…
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