Beat the Heat Wave with Your AC | Des Moines News

Heat wave alert: temps soaring into the 90s ahead of the Fourth of July, straining AC units and the power grid. Experts warn of a 25-50% spike in service calls—mostly due to clogged filters. Simple fixes like changing filters, closing blinds, and using fans can ease the load. Utilities are asking you to bump thermostats up a few degrees and even offer smart thermostat programs that could save you $40 by summer’s end. Keep things cool, save your AC—and your wallet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/095f7949f204528e