What to Do During an AC Outage in a Florida Summer

It’s July in Brevard County, and that Florida heat is no joke. If you’re facing an AC outage in the Florida summer, it can feel like a full-blown emergency—especially with the high humidity and blazing sun. While our Air Gagers A/C & Heating techs are on their way (yes, we offer 24/7 emergency AC service with no after-hours fees!), here are some smart and creative ways to keep your cool while you wait.

1. Block the Sun Fast

Sunlight pouring through windows can turn your home into a sauna. Close blinds, curtains, and shades—especially on windows facing east or west. If you don’t have blackout curtains, hang up blankets or large towels temporarily to block the heat.

Bonus tip: Aluminum foil on the windows might not be pretty, but it reflects heat like a champ.

2. Fans + Ice = DIY AC

Set a bowl of ice (or frozen veggies in a pinch) in front of a box fan or oscillating fan. As the ice melts, the fan blows chilled air into the room. It’s not quite central air—but it’s surprisingly effective in smaller spaces.

3. Keep Body Temps Down

• Drink cold water (add lemon or cucumber for extra refreshment)
• Soak a washcloth or hand towel in cold water and drape it around your neck
• Take a cool shower or run your wrists under cold water for quick relief
• Spray yourself with a misting bottle and sit in front of a fan for an instant chill

4. Stick to One Room

Choose the coolest, shadiest room in the house and turn it into your temporary comfort zone. Close off other rooms to help keep the cooler air contained. Basement? Even better.

If it’s safe to do so, sleep downstairs and avoid upper floors where heat rises and lingers.

5. Turn Off the Heat Makers

Turn off unnecessary lights and electronics—they all generate heat. Skip the oven or stove, and opt for cold meals like salads, sandwiches, or fruit smoothies until your system is up and running again.

6. Take It Outside (If It’s Cooler)

Sometimes the shade outside feels cooler than the inside of your home when the AC is out. If there’s a breeze, set up camp under a tree or on a shaded porch. Bonus if you have a sprinkler or a kiddie pool handy!

7. Call Air Gagers—We’re Available 24/7

You don’t have to suffer through the heat alone. At Air Gagers A/C & Heating, Inc., we provide emergency HVAC repair in Brevard County, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No after-hours fees. No waiting until Monday. Just fast, friendly help when you need it most.

Whether you’re in Melbourne, Cocoa, Palm Bay, Titusville, or Rockledge, our licensed techs will arrive ASAP with the tools and experience to get your AC back online.

Keep Our Info Handy:

(321) 775-3522
4320 US-1, Rockledge, FL 32955

Stay Safe. Stay Cool. Call Air Gagers.

We’re here for Brevard County—day or night, rain or shine, and especially during a Florida summer heatwave.