What was once considered a luxury, the air conditioner is now a standard feature in many homes, especially those in warm climates. A/C systems provide a welcome relief from the summer heat. However, ...

Q: My room temperatures don’t stay very even and my old central air conditioner is getting noisier each year. What types of new systems are more efficient and quieter? A: A new central air conditioner ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Summer is officially here, and, unfortunately, so are triple-digit temperatures in many parts of the country. During sizzling temperatures like this, you don't want to be caught unprepared without ...

Desiccants that pull water out of the air could help cool buildings more efficiently A surprising set of materials could soon help make more efficient air conditioners that don’t overtax the ...

NPR's Juana Summers talks with MIT Technology Review climate and energy reporter Casey Crownhart about her latest reporting on innovations in air conditioning technology. SUMMERS: Air conditioning can ...

Depending on where you live, air conditioning may be essential, a small luxury or rarely necessary — and this affects the type of system you need and the expected costs of replacement. It’s important ...

McElroy's HVAC technician Wyatt Lickteig works to fit copper pipe for a heating system in the basement of a Topeka residence in December. As Topeka shivered last December through its coldest wind ...

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