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No, you won’t reduce power costs by putting a shade over central A/C unit
Extreme Weather
No, shading an A/C unit won’t reduce power costs
Putting a shade over your central A/C unit doesn’t make it run more efficiently. In fact, it could actually cause added problems.
Weather
4 Fast Facts about dogs in hot weather
Did you know dogs are terrible at sweating? The primary way they keep cool is through panting. Here are more facts and tips to help your canine manage the heat.
Weather
No, closing doors won't save money on central A/C
Closing bedroom doors actually puts strain on most central A/C systems, which in turn leads to more expensive utility bills.
Extreme Weather
Yes, hot weather can damage asphalt runways
Airports in the U.K. briefly had to shut down runways due to heat-related damage. Here’s how that’s possible and why it doesn’t constantly happen in hotter climates.
Extreme Weather
U.K. heatwave damages airport tarmac
Airports in the U.K. briefly had to shut down their runways because of heat-related damage. Here’s how that’s possible and why it doesn’t constantly happen in hotter
Expert Interviews
Air conditioning unit tips | Expert Interview with Wes Davis
Wes Davis talks to VERIFY about ways to stay cool and get the most out of your a/c unit this summer.
Weather
We verify claims you have about lightning and thunderstorms
Can you take a bath during a storm? Does lightning always strike the highest point? We answer your storm questions.
Weather
Yes, hot weather is worse for car batteries than cold weather
Heat is the number one culprit behind car battery failure because high temperatures can evaporate your battery's vital fluids and weaken its charge.
Weather
How to stay cool in a heat wave: 5 Fast Facts
Here are five verified ways to help you save energy and beat the heat this summer.
Money
Fast Facts: VERIFIED ways to stay cool and save energy in heat waves
Here are verified ways to help you save energy and beat the heat this summer.
Extreme Weather
Yes, heat led to the deaths of at least 2,000 cattle in Kansas
Temperatures spiked in a short amount of time, humidity was high and wind was low in southwest Kansas. The cattle also hadn't shed their winter coats yet.
Extreme Weather
No, shading an A/C unit won’t reduce power costs
Putting a shade over your central A/C unit doesn’t make it run more efficiently. In fact, it could actually cause added problems.
Weather
4 Fast Facts about dogs in hot weather
Did you know dogs are terrible at sweating? The primary way they keep cool is through panting. Here are more facts and tips to help your canine manage the heat.
Weather
No, closing doors won't save money on central A/C
Closing bedroom doors actually puts strain on most central A/C systems, which in turn leads to more expensive utility bills.
Extreme Weather
Yes, hot weather can damage asphalt runways
Airports in the U.K. briefly had to shut down runways due to heat-related damage. Here’s how that’s possible and why it doesn’t constantly happen in hotter climates.
Extreme Weather
U.K. heatwave damages airport tarmac
Airports in the U.K. briefly had to shut down their runways because of heat-related damage. Here’s how that’s possible and why it doesn’t constantly happen in hotter
Expert Interviews
Air conditioning unit tips | Expert Interview with Wes Davis
Wes Davis talks to VERIFY about ways to stay cool and get the most out of your a/c unit this summer.
Weather
We verify claims you have about lightning and thunderstorms
Can you take a bath during a storm? Does lightning always strike the highest point? We answer your storm questions.
Weather
Yes, hot weather is worse for car batteries than cold weather
Heat is the number one culprit behind car battery failure because high temperatures can evaporate your battery's vital fluids and weaken its charge.
Weather
How to stay cool in a heat wave: 5 Fast Facts
Here are five verified ways to help you save energy and beat the heat this summer.
Money
Fast Facts: VERIFIED ways to stay cool and save energy in heat waves
Here are verified ways to help you save energy and beat the heat this summer.
Extreme Weather
Yes, heat led to the deaths of at least 2,000 cattle in Kansas
Temperatures spiked in a short amount of time, humidity was high and wind was low in southwest Kansas. The cattle also hadn't shed their winter coats yet.
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