As West Tennessee braces for extreme heat, homeowners should take steps to protect their families, pets, and air conditioning systems.
Homeowners can call Parham Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric to schedule an energy-saving 16-point AC tune-up and freon leak check. Their expert technicians will ensure the system is summer-ready so that households can stay cool and comfortable, no sweat!
Heat Wave Safety Checklist
Besides calling professionals for an AC maintenance and tune-up visit, homeowners can also take steps to keep their family, friends, pets, and AC system safe this summer, including:
- Close the blinds to block the sun.
- Set the thermostat to 78° to help keep the AC system from overworking or overheating.
- Bring pets inside the house and provide them with all the water they want.
- Remember to check in on others, especially the elderly, young children, and those with medical conditions, as they are more susceptible to the effects of heat.
- Drink plenty of water, even when not thirsty.
- Schedule any outdoor activities during the coolest part of the day.
- Have Parham Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric’s phone number ready in case the air conditioning system fails.
Enjoy Some Summer Recipes
#NoSweat
Grilled Avocado with Salsa
Ingredients:
- 4 avocados
- 1/4 c. olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 c. corn and bean salsa, store bought or homemade
- Hot sauce for garnish
Directions:
- Preheat grill to medium or 425 degrees.
- Brush the inside of the avocado halves with the olive oil. Place the avocado halves, cut side down, on the grill for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Turn the avocado halves 90 degrees to get the cross grill marks and cook for another 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- Remove from the grill and season with salt and pepper. Put a heaping tablespoon of salsa in the center well of each avocado half. Garnish with hot sauce and serve.
#NoSweat
Pineapple Punch
Ingredients:
- Assorted frozen fruit
- (1) 12-oz can frozen pineapple juice concentrate (thawed)
- (1) 6-oz can frozen limeade concentrate (thawed)
- 4.5 c. cold water
- 1 liter of club soda
- Fresh mint for garnish
Directions:
- Pour the thawed pineapple and limeade concentrate into a large pitcher.
- Add cold water and most of the club soda, reserving about 1/3 cup.
- Stir to combine and chill until cold.
- Add ice cubes and frozen fruits to serving glasses and pour chilled punch.
- Garnish as desired and top glasses with the remaining club soda for an extra pop of fizz!
