Why do homes in Phoenix have air conditioning units on the roof?
May 19, 2025•13 min
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Episode description
Windows-open season is about done. Now it's all on the mighty air conditioner, the reason we can all make it through another desert summer. But something about air conditioning units in Phoenix is a little different than the rest of the country.
This week on Valley 101, a podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, we answer the question: Why do homes in Phoenix have air conditioning units on the roof?
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Guests: Joe Granado
Producers: Amanda Luberto, Abby Bessinger
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