The historic heat wave punishing much of Texas and accounting for a record string of extreme-heat days for Arizona highlights the summertime perils facing homeowners. Running the air conditioner nonstop means high electricity bills. Summer thunderstorms and heat waves also increase the chances of prolonged power outages. Air conditioners break down and need to be replaced.
Related: July 2023 was the hottest month ever recorded. Blame global warming and El Niño.
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