# Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning: Reader Tips

NPR collected advice from its audience on beating the heat without AC. Readers shared practical methods such as using fans strategically, cooling down with water, and adjusting daily routines. The tips are useful as extreme heat events become more common while many homes still lack air conditioning.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Health
- [NPR Health](https://www.npr.org/2026/07/31/g-s1-136442/extreme-heat-air-conditioning-keeping-cool) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:44:47 -0400