Choosing the right air conditioner can significantly improve comfort during warm months. People often pick a single air conditioner. It cools great and fits almost anywhere, making it a common choice.

An air conditioner that connects via Wi-Fi to an app or virtual assistant such as Amazon's Echo or Google Nest. Smart air conditioners can be adjusted remotely with the app, and some units can be ...

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With the U.S. in the midst of a massive heat wave during one of the warmest years on record, it is, in a word, hot. As temperatures rise—and look to keep rising over the coming years—the dangers of ...

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A conventional air conditioner is, by definition, a trade-off. Yes, you get a cooler room, but in exchange you effectively lose one of your windows. The sash remains closed all summer long and that ...

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 ...

Until the 20th century, only the wealthy or dying might have witnessed someone trying to cool the air indoors—even though building a fire to keep warm in the winter would have been perfectly ...

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