Have you noticed a spike in your electric bill? It could be your AC. Check out these tips for lowering your energy use while still keeping your home cool. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who ...

On a steaming, hot day, the cool breeze from an air conditioner can seem a divine gift. Many people do not question just how the cooling effect comes to be, accepting it as a benefit of modern ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the compressor in your air conditioner, at least as long as it’s pumping out cool air. But if you’re in the market for a new window AC this season, ...

As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S. But if you’re like me, you always feel a little guilty about that. Past generations managed without air conditioning – do ...

Johanna Mathieu works for the University of Michigan. She has received funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, ARPA-E, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. She is affiliated ...

ACs always seem to break down at the worst possible moment. If your AC isn’t cooling your home, you might be able to fix it yourself with these tips. We’ve all been there: The first summer heat wave ...

No one likes camping in the sweltering heat, especially when it leads to getting sticky and sweating as you toss and turn in your tent all night. You can try unzipping the flaps and hope for a breeze, ...