conditioner

“Our air conditioner hasn’t worked properly in probably five years, according to one of my co-workers,” Gulino said.

Known for being a bargain stop for cosmetics and beauty products, including big tubs of popular moisturisers and conditioners displayed on floor-to-ceiling shelves, the firm has about 1,500 employees.

One of July's successes was the tech and household appliances chain Currys which said on Thursday that hot weather had led to increased demand for air conditioners and fans.

The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power also offers rebates to help certain customers purchase air conditioners, Nazarian said.

The electric pumps often replace both a heater and an air conditioner, because they can heat and cool, often much more efficiently than traditional ACs and furnaces.