With temperatures climbing back into the 90's the next several days, people living in Parkview Terrace Apartments are upset ...

During the hottest months of the year, it’s debated whether the air conditioning should stay blasting at home or be turned ...

Window ACs only work in windows because they rely on the opening to vent hot exhaust, manage drainage, and keep outside air ...

Slash your electric bill this summer with these proven cooling tips. Plus, learn how to avoid common mistakes and boost ...

Three experts interviewed by The Associated Press agreed that setting the thermostat a few degrees higher than normal while ...

I’ve never been an air conditioning guy. Even when I was a child, I had an aversion to AC; when my parents installed window units in our Civil War–era house, I slept in the natural cool of the ...

Some swear that turning off the AC when they’re gone for a few hours is the most energy-efficient, costing-saving method. Others say it’s better to leave it running continuously, preventing the system ...

Some of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home ...

It's debated whether the AC should stay on or be turned off when people leave during the day. Here are some things to ...

In less insulated homes, Henze said, it makes sense to adjust the thermostat even if you’re stepping out for just a few hours, because the indoor temperature can rise quickly. Some AC units save more ...

For example, I close my windows and rely on my AC after the outdoor temperature tops 75ºF. This is usually when my thermostat kicks in -- around 72ºF in my basement. I keep the windows closed during ...

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