"THE" Remote Control

In many households across America the TV remote is "THE" Remote Control..  Not so here in Israel..
The Air Conditioner remote is FAR, far superior..  And ours wont work right now.. 

Weather for Tel Aviv  Thank God its stuck on versus the melting alternative (although it has gotten a lot cooler recently). And actually with the "cooler" temperates we don't "really" need the AC..  ;)

82°F | °C

Wed

Thu

Fri

Scattered Clouds

Wind: NW at 13 mph

Humidity: 42%

84°

68°

82°

68°

82°

66°

I KNOW it could be.. 

http://www.weather.com/weather/today/Portland+OR+USOR0275

Bob, We have a problem.. And this one has "your" name on it..  I am not touching it..  But I will get new batteries.. :)  And maybe a pair of gloves so your hands don't get eaten away..  Do I need to buy any other ingredient to help with this infestation?

And I guess I am left with no other option than to leave the AC on when I leave our apt! The AC's in Israel aren't supposed to be ran all the time..  Ie: you turn it off when you leave the house..  And then turn it back on when you come home..