Air conditioning Coverage

Hillsborough residents sweltering after weeks with no AC

Several people at Lory of Hillsborough apartments are without AC Friday. Some residents told WRAL News it's been that way for more than a month with no timeline for when the repairs will happen.

A bunch of hot air: Hillsborough apartment residents frustrated with complex management as AC goes out

Several people at Lory of Hillsborough apartments were without air conditioning on Friday. Some residents told WRAL News it's been that way for more than a month with no timeline for when the repairs will happen.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL multimedia journalist

Air conditioning out? Some people are waiting days for repairs

Experts say there are ways to care for your AC to prevent it from going out when you need it most.

Lora Lavigne & Adam Owens, WRAL reporters

Follow these steps to cool your car quickly, while saving gas

When your car has been parked outside on a hot day, you know that feeling of opening your car door and getting hit with a blast of hot, humid air. Getting a quick cooldown with your car's air conditioning is what you need, but what's the most efficient and effective way to get it?

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Get moving to cool your car interior

Your car air conditioning works much better when you're driving because the faster the engine turns, the faster the AC compressor runs, which lets the system cool more effectively.

Keep AC at 74 degrees or higher, close blinds to save on cooling costs

A Duke Energy spokesperson explains how you can cut costs while trying to keep your house cool this summer.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

HVAC company explains: Leak fix is short-term solution

One Raleigh man told WRAL News that he paid nearly $1,500 to repair his HVAC system. However, days later he says the unit stopped working again.

Keely Arthur, WRAL 5 on Your Side reporter

WRAL 5 On Your Side: Five ways to cut down on your energy bill

Five ways to cut down on your energy bill.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

5 on Your Side: If you're already cranking up the air conditioner, get ready to pay the price

Summer in North Carolina means cranking up the air conditioning. WRAL 5 on Your Side shows you how to keep your cool and save up to 20% on your next energy bill.

As summer temperatures return, some waiting weeks for air conditioning issues to be fixed

As central North Carolina sees temperatures in the 90s, many are already using air conditioning and counting on it to work. But if your air conditioning goes on the fritz, you might be in trouble.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

AC repair companies cope with shortages, supply chain challenges

As central North Carolina sees temperatures in the 90s, many are already using air conditioning and counting on it to work. But if your air conditioning goes on the fritz, you might be in trouble.

Thousands of NC prison beds remain without air conditioning, despite millions in state funding

The North Carolina General Assembly last year approved $30 million to address a lack of air conditioning in all or parts of nearly 40 state prison facilities. With summer approaching, none of the actual construction has begun.

Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter

Ceiling fans don't cool your room, but they do help another way

Fans cool you when it's hot, but with fall around the corner they're also perfect to flip on when you open the windows.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

Drivers: Wake buses can reach dangerously hot levels

A bus driver shortage in Wake County means more routes and longer wait times for parents and students. Now, drivers say the conditions on those buses may be dangerous for them and for bus riders.

Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter

Prison system: Senate budget would do away with unairconditioned beds

38 percent of prison bed space unairconditioned now, state says.

Travis Fain, WRAL statehouse reporter

HVAC professionals recommend spring maintenance to prepare for summer heat

Until now, your heating and air-conditioning unit has probably been taking it rather easy. "It's been a very mild spring. Now the systems are actually having to work and do their job," said Jimmy Freeman, an HVAC system instructor at Wake Technical Community College.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Study: Modern air conditioning may increase COVID-19 risk

Recent study finds many modern indoor heating and cooling systems may increase the risk of exposure to COVID-19.

Dangerous heat during a pandemic: Technicians adapting during COVID-19 outbreak

These hot summer months are keeping AC repair companies busy.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

New monument honors man who invented air conditioning

At a time when people are tearing down monuments, people in Harnett County are putting one up. Scott Mason has the story of a monument honoring a man whose invention helped change the world.

Air conditioning may be spreading coronavirus

HVAC systems without proper ventilation or filtration could make it easier for COVID-19 to spread indoors.

Why your home's air conditioning filter matters more than you think

Regularly replacing your home's air conditioning filter not only improves the air quality, but can also lessen seasonal allergies and decrease your monthly energy bill.

Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions

Could COVID-19 be transmitted through air conditioning?

A new study suggests a restaurant air conditioning unit was tied to nine cases in China. As the temperature outside heats up, how concerned should we about the risk?

Wake schools will be cleaned more frequently, have more comfortable temperatures

Wake County public schools will be cleaned more frequently and set at more comfortable temperatures for students and staff.

Kelly Hinchcliffe, WRAL education reporter

Could your air conditioning unit be making you sick?

There's nothing better than the feeling of air conditioning during the summer heat, but your air conditioning unit might be spreading more than just cool air.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/consumer reporter

As temps rise, some customers upset by Duke's energy-saving system

Much of North Carolina feels like it's in the triple digits, so what would you do if you found out someone else was controlling your air conditioning?