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Steel tariffs add upward pressure to HVAC costs

by Andy Uhler
Aug 16, 2018
Texas residents struggle with heat and rising air-conditioning expenses.
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Tech IRL: A smart way to stay cool

by Lizzie O'Leary
Aug 29, 2014
This week, a new app promises to control the air conditioning remotely.
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A Venezuelan airport is charging for air. Yes, air.

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 11, 2014
The international airport in Caracas, Venezuela, is now charging for air.
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A hot job? A/C repair during a heat wave

by Kai Ryssdal
Jul 2, 2013
The heat continues to bear down on the Southwest United States. One business that is booming: air conditioner repair.
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Are you for or against air conditioning?

by Tess Vigeland
Aug 3, 2012
Listeners told us their passionate opinions on air conditioning.
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Why some people have cooled off of air conditioning

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 1, 2012
A look at the bigger societal implications of air conditioning and why some Americans are against it.
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