Heatwaves all over the world are becoming longer and more intense and the need for cooling is rising fast, putting strain not just on power bills but on electricity grids and the planet. With 2024 the ...

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 ...

Ever wondered how your AC actually cools a room? It doesn’t create cold—it moves heat! Using a clever cycle of refrigerant, compressors, and coils, air conditioners pull warmth out of your room and ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

Kristin is a lead editor at Forbes Home and has nearly a decade of professional experience as a writer and editor. She's previously worked at sites like Talking Points Memo, Insider, Delish, Angi and ...

We're not yet into the dog days of summer and already we've had our fair share of heat waves and record temperatures. We need to cool — and stay safe — during a heat wave because of the health hazards ...

Timothy has written about personal finance, including detailed home renovation and repair cost guides, since 2017. His work covers everything from plumbing and roofing to solar and pest control. Find ...

More than nine out of 10 homes (91%) have central air or a window air conditioning, according to the U.S. Census. Experts recommend getting your AC unit serviced or tuned up ahead of summer. Simple ...