There has never been a better time to make an emergency home cooling kit, with summers getting hotter as the years go by. Now, with a heat dome event threatening most of the US, it is more important ...

Another summer, another series of heatwaves sweeping across the US -- and we're not even through with them yet. When the temperature gets that high, it's important for your health and home safety to ...

Unrelenting summer heat has made it challenging for households to stay cool. That trend of higher temperatures is only expected to continue in coming years. Experts say policies are needed to help ...

Check simple issues first like thermostat settings, dirty filters, or blocked vents. Look for leaks, blown capacitors, or electrical problems. Call an HVAC pro for anything complex or needing special ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. Warmer-than-average heat has been the norm this year. In fact, this summer ...

As someone who lives in a house without central air conditioning, I rely heavily on the best cooling fans to keep my home at a comfortable temperature. During the summer, I virtually always have ...

Cooling your home is going to cost a lot more this summer. According to a new report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association and Center for Energy Poverty and Climate, home cooling ...

(NEXSTAR) — While average heating costs were projected to drop over the winter, Americans aren’t likely to be as lucky when it comes to cooling costs this summer. Instead, new predictions say the ...

Amid surging summer heat, the earth reached a new hottest day on record on July 22. That day, the global average temperature was almost 63 degrees Fahrenheit, and was surrounded by similar high ...