Potentially record-breaking cold is on the way for North Texas Sunday night, Jan. 25. ERCOT assured the state that the power grid will be working as normal amidst the first freeze of the season, and ...

A common refrain is that they’re only effective in mild climates. We put that idea to the test. Credit...Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Supported by By Sofia Quaglia Heat pumps ...

A massive winter storm is bringing ice, sleet, and snow to large areas of the United States. Forecasters warn of widespread power outages and dangerous travel. President Donald Trump approved ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Another popular question during extreme cold is why auxiliary heat or emergency heat pops up sometimes or what they means. Here's ...

A stretched polar vortex and plunging cold temperatures have heaters and furnaces working overtime this winter, causing many to question when to use the emergency heat or what 'aux heat' means when it ...

A massive winter storm is bringing ice, sleet, and snow to large areas of the United States. Forecasters warn of widespread power outages and dangerous travel, particularly in North Carolina.