2+ week, 1+ day ago   (535+ words) Noise can sometimes be a signifier that a unit is not running as efficiently as it could. A South Carolina homeowner is weighing a familiar trade-off for anyone living with aging or awkwardly placed air conditioning equipment: Is it worth…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (363+ words) When a California family got back after being away for two months, they expected the gas water heater they had left on "pilot" to be cold. Instead, they found the water was still hot. The surprising discovery offered a helpful…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (291+ words) A local assistance program could help some Harris County, Texas, homeowners who cannot keep their homes at a safe temperature by providing a free window unit that handles both air conditioning and heating. Rebuilding Together Houston is providing eligible Harris…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (522+ words) Research found that having a working air conditioner lowered the risk of death by about 80%. For many renters in Los Angeles, summer heat is more than an inconvenience; it can make homes unsafe to exist in. That reality has fueled…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (407+ words) Customers can override those adjustments or leave the program, though doing so can reduce the potential bill credits. A state-backed thermostat incentive in New York is advancing, offering homeowners a way to earn bill credits in exchange for letting utilities…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (443+ words) "Portables aren't as efficient as window units since the pump is inside the climate envelope." For renters trying to stay cool through a sticky summer, air-conditioning issues can involve much more than weak airflow or steep electric bills. That's what…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (529+ words) The number matters less than the people living with it. The 78-degree thermostat rule shows up almost every summer as standard advice for staying comfortable while keeping electricity bills in check. But during extreme heat, that guidance can fall short…...