This article was co-authored by Victor Belavus. Victor Belavus is an Air Conditioning Specialist and the Owner of 212 HVAC, an air condition repair and installation company based in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to HVAC and air conditioning units, Victor also specializes in furnace repair and air duct cleaning. He has over 10 years of experience working with HVAC systems. This article has been viewed 4,952,653 times.

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To cool off without air conditioning, close your blinds during the day to keep the sun out so the temperature stays cool. Set up a few fans around your home to keep the air circulating and create a nice breeze. Set any ceiling fans in your home to rotate counterclockwise, which can actually cool the air off more. You should also keep your windows open at night to let cool air in, which will make it easier to sleep. Another thing you can try is freezing a water bottle and placing it at the foot of your bed to cool you off at night. You can even make your own AC by filling a bowl with ice and setting it in front of a fan. When you turn the fan on, it will blow a refreshing, cool breeze into your home. To learn how to make a do-it-yourself air conditioner and how to set up your fans to bring cool air into your home, read on!