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Los Angeles power outages, faulty AC systems cause challenges during extreme heat
7+ hour, 4+ min ago (352+ words) July 15, 2026 / 7:10 PM PDT / CBS LA As a sweltering heat wave grips Southern California, many Los Angeles residents are finding that staying cool isn't just about comfort, but also about safety. For many, finding that relief has been difficult due to…...
Power Ahead Colorado shares how homeowners can keep their house cool while temperatures rise
10+ hour, 11+ min ago (30+ words) CBS News Power Ahead Colorado shares how homeowners can keep their house cool while temperatures rise...
Spotty air conditioning, down elevators hit residents at New Jersey apartment complex during heat wave
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (465+ words) July 15, 2026 / 4:20 PM EDT / CBS Philadelphia The summer heat is brutal in Trenton, New Jersey, but Lawanda Cook says there's little relief in her home either. "You're hot," Cook said. "You're hot before you even stepped outside to be hot." Cook…...
Here's what appliances create the most heat and how you can ease the strain on your AC
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (492+ words) July 14, 2026 / 10:33 PM CDT / CBS Minnesota The scorching hot weather isn't the only reason your home feels so steamy in the evening. When you get home from work in the evening, your first thought may be dinner. You might fire up…...
The magic number for your thermostat to stay cool and save cash
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (26+ words) CBS News The magic number for your thermostat to stay cool and save cash...
What's the cheapest way to pay for a new central AC this summer?
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (357+ words) July 10, 2026 / 12:36 PM EDT / CBS News Fortunately, homeowners have more financing options than they may realize. What exactly are the cheapest ways to pay for a new central AC unit this summer, though? That's what we'll outline below. Schedule a free,…...
70-year-old Miami tenant says landlord refuses to repair A/C unit amid ongoing payment dispute
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (423+ words) July 9, 2026 / 7:25 PM EDT / CBS Miami A 70-year-old man says he has been living without air conditioning for more than a year as a dispute over money persists at his Overtown residence. Wallace Sapp, a resident of Town Park Village, said…...
Elderly man says landlord refuses to repair broken air conditioning unit in Miami condo complex
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (32+ words) CBS News Elderly man says landlord refuses to repair broken air conditioning unit in Miami condo complex...
These are the hidden fees in HVAC contracts (and how to spot them before you sign).
6+ day, 15+ hour ago (547+ words) July 9, 2026 / 2:01 PM EDT / CBS News Few homeowners scrutinize an HVAC contract the way they would a mortgage or auto loan. After all, once you've settled on a contractor and a price, it can feel like the hard part is over....
Residents fit to be tied with no air conditioning in Park Forest apartment complex again
2+ week, 11+ hour ago (32+ words) CBS News Residents fit to be tied with no air conditioning in Park Forest apartment complex again...