Whatever your needs, if you’re in the market for a portable air conditioner, we’ve got a complete guide below. We kick it off with an explainer on how portable ACs work, the different options that are ...

You don't need me to tell you it's hot out there at the moment, and it seems like everyone out there is trying to get their hands on the ultimate home cooling gadget out there: an AC. But you might be ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the compressor in your air conditioner, at least as long as it’s pumping out cool air. But if you’re in the market for a new window AC this season, ...

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 ...

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 ...

ACs always seem to break down at the worst possible moment. If your AC isn’t cooling your home, you might be able to fix it yourself with these tips. We’ve all been there: The first summer heat wave ...

Johanna Mathieu works for the University of Michigan. She has received funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, ARPA-E, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. She is affiliated ...

A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...

With warmer weather comes swimming in the pool, eating ice cream, and basking in the hot sun. But all that outdoor fun also brings the responsibility of ensuring your air conditioning is operating ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Summer typically isn't the best time to buy an air conditioner. Prices rise during times of high demand, and now, tariff restrictions may affect supply, causing costs to skyrocket even more. So you ...

The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up initiative on how to use the news from this season. Whether heading to the sand, mountains or backyard, we’re here to guide you. Share your summer pleasures and news ...