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Crunchtime in the Air-Conditioning Business: Long Days and Hot Work

Wednesday, July 1, 2026


Air-conditioning technicians in Chicago and other U.S. regions are working extended hours during elevated temperatures to service cooling systems. The demand for repairs and maintenance increases when outdoor temperatures rise significantly. Technicians typically work in attics, crawl spaces, and other areas where heat accumulates, often without air conditioning themselves while performing repairs on customer systems.

Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/01/us/crunchtime-in-the-air-conditioning-business-long-days-and-hot-work.html

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