HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As southeast Texas battles extreme heat, many are trying to stay cool by drinking a lot of water and staying inside where it's air-conditioned. AC technicians say it's a busy ...

If this is the wrong forum, I apologize. Taking advantage of the free posting for now, I noticed that my 1st floor heating unit (I have 2 central AC/Heating at my new place, 5 months old now) stopped ...

Given the language we use to describe a heat wave, there's no wonder we'll go to great lengths to escape it. When the sun beats us down, we often describe the experience in terms of cooking ... we're ...

PENDLETON, Ind. (WISH) — The heat wave has stressed air-conditioning units across central Indiana. Hope Plumbing, Heating and Cooling has had a massive increase in the number of calls from people who ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Nothing beats walking into a cozy, warm home on a frigid winter day, or a cool, comfortable one when outdoor temps are through the roof. Sometimes, it even feels magical. After all, all you are ...

Placing a canopy or umbrella over an outside air conditioner unit so that it is in the shade can help improve efficiency and lower energy costs. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Energy told ...

The dog days of summer are here. Heat and humidity are expected to persist with a heat advisory in effect through at least Wednesday, with heat index values reaching around 99-102 degrees each ...