The 4 Best Home Air Conditioners to Buy Right Now
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By the end of June, the heat wave that has engulfed Europe, with temperatures hitting 42 degrees Celsius (107.6 degrees Fahrenheit), had been linked to 1,300 deaths, according to the World Health Organization. In the US, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than 700 people die every year due to extreme heat. The CDC’s number one recommendation during extreme heat events is to stay in an air-conditioned environment. However, if you’e thinking that a powerful electric fan is the answer, the WHO warns that while fans usually have a cooling effect, at 104 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius) or higher, they actually increase your body temperature. Here, then, are WIRED’s AC recommendations to keep you cool...
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