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It’s Actually Okay to Run the AC All Day (Even If You’re Not Home)

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Over 13,000 air conditioning units recalled due to fire risk as extreme heat grips eastern U.S.

Thousands of air conditioning units are being recalled by Amana Heating & Air Conditioning due to the risk they could cause fires and burns even when turned off.

Thousands Of Air Conditioners Recalled for Potential Fire and Burn Risk — See Which Units Are Affected

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Vermont has long treated air conditioning as optional. A warming climate could be changing that.

For generations, air conditioning in Vermont has been treated less as a necessity and more like a luxury. That might be ...