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 ...

Solar air conditioning is any air conditioning powered by the sun's energy. Solar air conditioners have no emissions and supply their own energy, so customers can lessen their carbon footprint and ...

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. We've sent this story to your inbox. Portable air conditioners are worth buying in many situations. Many models are now designed for ...

Shelby is an editor with an affinity for covering home improvement and repair, design and real estate trends. She also specializes in content strategy and entrepreneur coaching for small businesses, ...

Based on Consumer Reports’ testing of portable air conditioners, they should be seen as a last resort for cooling a home when fans aren’t enough or other types of air conditioners aren’t an option.

Patrick Gallagher has a decade of experience testing products from kitchen appliances to home security essentials, focusing on what matters most. Some can cost upwards of £700, but we've found a Great ...

Beat the heat and save some money with the best energy-efficient air conditioners. By Brandon Russell Updated Jun 29, 2023 5:15 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and ...

As The Independent’s senior tech critic and someone who’s been testing cooling appliances for years (including everything from the best air coolers to portable handheld fans), I’ve found that fans are ...