In the summer, both air conditioning demand and solar energy generation are at their peak — so what happens when you pair the two? As Gavin Harper, a research fellow at the University of Birmingham ...

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 ever wondered about heat pumps? Many houses have them, and so do some electric cars. But how do they work? How do you "pump heat?" At the core, a heat pump is simply a reversible air ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Portable air conditioners are small, wheeled machines that take air that’s hot, stale ...

Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...

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 ...

This ain't no installation tech feature (though we may get to that in the near future), but it's more an overview of air conditioning systems, how they work, why they sometimes don't work, and how to ...

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 ...

Just because you’re on the water doesn’t mean that you won’t get uncomfortable, especially if you’re anchoring overnight or staying at the dock. It’s not an issue if you’re moving. The wind rushing ...

This ain't no installation tech feature (though we may get to that in the near future), but it's more an overview of air conditioning systems, how they work, why they sometimes don't work, and how to ...