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Air Conditioning Advice

Mary Bakija

Jun 29, 2012 — 1 min read

Air Conditioners

Air Conditioners by Squid Ink, on Flickr.

We’ve got another hot couple of days ahead of us, and neighbor Ellen has a question for you about ductless air conditioning systems:

Does anyone have an installer of this system that that can be recommended? I want to install the system in my 3-story house on Marlborough Road.

Also, if you know a strong teenager, or any other kind of inexpensive handyman, Kris Waldherr is looking for some ideas:

Can anyone recommend someone to install air conditioners at a reasonable price?

If you prefer fans, check back to read Nelson’s advice for a few good ones.

Finally, if you don’t have any way to stay cool at home today, area cooling centers are open.

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