More trouble on the farm...

[littlemissmartypants]

I have no AC at my house. I'm barely functioning it's so hot. Yesterday it was 98° in my bedroom and 90° in the kitchen. Vegetables that I bought the day before yesterday to put in Lentil soup literally turned to liquid overnight.

I've never experienced anything like this before. All three window units died within hours of each other.

I am here as I've been before to call on the unrivaled DU Braintrust once again, asking for your help with selecting an air-conditioner.

Some may remember that I live in a country farmhouse that was built in the mid 1940s. I recently shared the wild experience I had with getting a new roof.

Others may recall that I had a struggle finding a reliable and not creepy someone to bush hog the property. That story ended up being wild, too, and I decided that publicly sharing the results wouldn't be a good idea. But anyone who is interested in hearing about how that story ended, please DUmail me.

Today, it's air-conditioning. We're* having a slight reprieve because it's raining. I have always been a pluviophile. Today, I'm worshipping at the feet of every rain goddess and god ever mentioned in history.

I'm looking for a unit that i can install myself. I have to be able to lift it out of the car and into the house. I would like to try a "portable" type. I don't want one that has a drain system. I'm open to any and all suggestions taking these criteria into consideration.

I bought a window unit already. I thought that I would be able to take out the old one and install it by myself. I barely got it out of the car and into the laundry room.

Anywho...

Please tell me what you think. Please don't hold back. I know that I have lots to learn, and I know there are many of you here with exceptional levels of expertise in many areas that I can only hope to understand marginally.

I am deeply grateful for all of the help I've found here.

The temperature will be back in the 90s soon. I noticed that I've been a little confused, and my BP has been wacky with me having orthostatic hypotension. My concern is that the heat is the culprit.

I bought cold packs for my chichi to sleep on. Usually, she's on her heated bed. I can't remember ever seeing her pant as much as she has these past few days.

I was diagnosed with Hyperhidrosis years ago. But I've never experienced sweaty shoulders and arms. Staying hydrated is no joke.

Please ask any questions and share your recommendations.

I'm not sure that I can take much more of this, and my goal is to have my AC situation sorted by Saturday. The temperature will be back in the 90s by then.

Thanks so much for taking the time to read this. I apologize for rambling and I deeply appreciate your help. Thank you.

❤️pants


*My four pound geriatric chichi and I

List of rain deities
Aztec god Tlaloc, Millan Primary School in Mexico City


More...
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_rain_deities

Different Gods & Goddesses of Rain in Various Mythologies and Their Powers

https://www.stillunfold.com/history/different-gods-goddesses-of-rain-in-various-mythologies-and-their-powers

[3Hotdogs]

1. Not what you are asking about, but ---

We have a.c., supplemented by Venty fans. (look for when they're on sale). I turn ac on low and supplement with the fan. It is small but powerful.

If also holds its charge for about 30 hours of use so it will be good if our power goes down. This hasn't happened in two years, but the fans will help if power goes.

[3Hotdogs]

2. Not what you asked, but

We have a.c., supplemented by Venty fans. (look for when they're on sale). I turn ac on low and supplement with the fan. It is small but powerful.

If also holds its charge for about 30 hours of use so it will be good if our power goes down. This hasn't happened in two years, but the fans will help if power goes.

[Wah_Guy]

3. HONEYWELL

We have two Honeywell portable AC units, bought about a year apart. They have been problem free since purchase a few years ago.

Good luck.

[littlemissmartypants]

4. Thank you. ❤️

[hermetic]

5. No AC at my house

Just fans. Yesterday it was 106 degrees. I knew it was coming. 70 overnight so I got up at 4 a.m., opened all the doors and windows to get the cool air in until 10 a.m. Then close it all up. I bought a tower oscillating fan last year that has been a lifesaver. You might want to have a look at these. https://www.thespruce.com/best-tower-fans-4589094

Spend your afternoon in front of a fan. Don't do chores until it is cooler outside. Fill your bathtub with cold water. Apply water to face and head when needed. Drink a lot, too.

Hope this helps a little. Best of luck.

[Kali]

6. I live with no AC

because it almost always cools off at night and I have a small swimming pool. I am thinking about closing up my kitchen real well and putting a mini-split in there. that way whoever does the cooking in summer gets SOME little reward! window units and portables are usually not great choices.

https://www.lefflerenergy.com/the-leffler-story/articles/choosing-best-air-conditioning-system-home-comparison

meanwhile I stay wet and in front of fans during the worst heat. a damp towel and a fan at the foot of bed is quite comfortable. when humidity is up fans actually work pretty well, though the wet towel and shirts do not. LOL

[jcgoldie]

7. We also have an old farmhouse from the 1880s with no AC...

fans do a lot of good get a big one that pushes some air not just a puny box fan. we also spend a lot of time swimming in the pond to cool off during the heat of the day in summer.