Humming air conditioners are the soundtrack to summer in the U.S., given that almost 90% of households use them for cooling. Even though air conditioning is everywhere, however, many people still have ...

Ever wondered how your AC actually cools a room? It doesn’t create cold—it moves heat! Using a clever cycle of refrigerant, ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (The Conversation) – Hot summer days can ...

At this moment in Texas, it is difficult to imagine living without air conditioning. Most parts of the state are stuck in a streak of triple-digit temperatures with no end in sight. AC is, literally, ...

Phoenix is known for its extreme heat. Summer temperatures soar well above 100 degrees and stay there for months. Residents try all kinds of ways to keep their homes cool — some swear by leaving their ...