How to cool down a sewing room
#31
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I have so many lights in my sewing room that the heat in unbearable. I have central air and have a fan right behind the vent so it blows the air towards me in my sewing room, but with my hot flashes, I can't stay in my sewing room but 15 minutes at a time. I have to shut all the lights off and leave for about 45 minutes for it to cool off enough to come back in and then it heats back up again and I have to leave after 15 minutes again. I try to only use the lights I need in the area I'm working at the time, but I still get overheated. I can't afford those really expensive lights that are cool, unfortunately. Any suggestions?
#32
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Thanks for all the ideas. I can afford the light bulbs you all mentioned. I just can't afford to buy a lot of Ott lights. And I think some ice in front of the fan is a great idea. I've seen those long collars that go around your neck that you put in your freezer to cool you off...I think I need to try that also. I've been having hot flashes since 2000. Just my luck...don't think they'll ever go away. I need to try some herbal remedies. I know my iron is my worst enemy in my sewing room. It's like leaving my oven on high and opening the door. I think I need to shut it off and only turn it on when necessary. I'll try all you tips. I want to sew so badly.
#36
I find that using my ott light, sewing machine light and one other from across the room behind me keeps the room cooler. I also run the ceiling fan on low all the time. Had similar hot flash probs, but much better now with fewer lights on. Also helps to kerp shades/ blinds closed all day to keep the heat out. Good luck!
#39
Thanks for all the ideas. I can afford the light bulbs you all mentioned. I just can't afford to buy a lot of Ott lights. And I think some ice in front of the fan is a great idea. I've seen those long collars that go around your neck that you put in your freezer to cool you off...I think I need to try that also. I've been having hot flashes since 2000. Just my luck...don't think they'll ever go away. I need to try some herbal remedies. I know my iron is my worst enemy in my sewing room. It's like leaving my oven on high and opening the door. I think I need to shut it off and only turn it on when necessary. I'll try all you tips. I want to sew so badly.
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