How to keep your AC running efficiently during extreme heat

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — As we are enter a five-day heat wave, experts say taking a few simple steps now can help keep your air conditioner running when you need it most.

“Most of the time, a homeowner is going to recognize that they’ve set their thermostat to a certain temperature, and it just can’t get there. And they’re going to notice it much more on very hot days like we’re having now than, say, a 70-degree day,” said Darien Cook, director of staff development at Crisafulli Brothers.

But that doesn’t mean your thermostat is the issue, in fact, the problem could be outside…

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