Most cooling technology in use relies on vapor-compression technology, which circulates chemical refrigerants through a compressor. “The cooling sector has historically been very risk-averse,” said ...

Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...

As heat waves batter Europe, the need (or not) for air-conditioning has become part of the political tug of war in France between the right and the left. By Aurelien Breeden and Josh Holder Aurelien ...

University of Leicester provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making ...

RVs have made it easier than ever to venture into the great outdoors without sacrificing the comforts of home. In the summer, especially, home’s greatest comfort may very well be air conditioning: ...

Why air-conditioning is the wrong climate villain. I’ll admit that I’ve rarely hesitated to point an accusing finger at air-conditioning. I’ve outlined in many stories and newsletters that AC is a ...

Now that summer is in full swing, the best air conditioners on Amazon are helpful home appliances to install in a pinch. After all, no one wants to spend the day sweaty or toss through the night ...

As the thermometer inside Shelley Snyder's three-story Victorian home in Columbus, Ohio, hits 88 degrees, she's finishing a meeting with a new maid service, watering plants and doing chores. And she’s ...

If the temperature spikes and you’re without an air conditioner, there’s a good chance you’ll want to install one as soon as humanely possible. And that means you’ll want to find one you can get ...