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Holdouts, Converts Swelter Through Recession Without AC

Unit shipments down as Americans find other ways to keep cool

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 23, 2009 10:18 AM CDT

(Newser) – This summer, some Americans are more concerned about their wallets than their comfort—so they’re turning off the air conditioning and putting up with the heat, the New York Times reports. Window air conditioner shipments from manufacturers to distributors dropped 39% the first half...   Read full story »

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