Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A heat wave is driving temperatures up and near-record-high temperatures may hit Florida over the weekend. If you haven't checked ...

A heat wave is driving temperatures up and near-record-high temperatures may hit Florida over the weekend. If you haven't checked your air conditioner to make sure it's functioning well, you'll know ...

Near record-high temperatures are coming to Florida. Ceiling fans should turn counterclockwise to help you stay cooler. Inside fans can help, but only if inside temps are less than 90 degrees. A heat ...

Most of us flip the switch on our ceiling fans without a second thought. It spins, it cools, it does the job. Simple enough, right? Yet here's the thing: that simple ceiling fixture hanging above your ...

As temperatures climb higher in the summer, so do electricity bills. One way to lower their cost is to use ceiling fans to cool your home. But what direction should they rotate? Here's what to know ...

Despite an early start, this summer's Texas heat is likely to persist through the end of October. And if you have an older home, or just don't want to break the bank, air conditioning may not be an ...

Summer means the arrival of warnings to stay cool in the heat. The National Weather Service in Spokane reported that hot temperatures, ranging from the 90s to the lower 100s, are expected region-wide ...

As a strong heat wave blankets the Valley this week, many Phoenix residents may find themselves bracing for the intense Arizona summer sooner than expected. In Arizona, combating the extreme heat is ...

In Louisiana, the average temperature during the summer is 90 degrees Fahrenheit or more, with highs reaching up to 105 degrees. When you're home during the summer, turning your air conditioner to ...

During the summer, when your home feels as balmy indoors as the weather outside, a ceiling fan can help you out with the flick of a switch (especially when paired with an air conditioning unit). But ...