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 ...

Most people buy a portable air conditioner to keep their rooms cool without needing to install a window unit or central AC. But many people don’t realize that portable ACs regularly collect water—and ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

Air conditioner cleanliness is a buzzy topic right now. Midea recently recalled its entire line of U-shaped ACs due to mold growth, and many are wondering what's lurking inside their units. If you're ...

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, ...

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 ...

Using air conditioning extensively on scorching days not only strains the power grid but also contributes to raising a city's temperature by around 2°C. This happens because the process expels hot air ...