For many people, beating the heat this summer means one thing: cranking up the air conditioner. Experts say having access to air conditioning isn’t just about comfort. During extreme heat events, ...

Authorities this week urged New Yorkers to stay indoors to limit health risks from the dangerously poor air quality outside amid hazy smoke-filled skies caused by Canadian wildfires. But many factors ...

Cooling limitations, air quality issues, and a shorter lifespan are only the beginning of the drawbacks many homeowners overlook when choosing window AC units.

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

The steady drip coming from your air conditioner can become an easy source of irrigation water that could nourish your garden. A typical air conditioning unit produces around 5 to 20 gallons of ...

The organizers of this year’s World Cup in Qatar are facing heat for a range of controversies. But when athletes hit the field, they’ll be nice and cool, despite scorching temperatures outside. That’s ...

Over this scorching hot Fourth of July, millions of Americans from California to Louisiana will put their air conditioning into overdrive. Who could blame them? AC can be a matter of life and death.

The best portable air conditioner might just help you survive the coming summer months, especially if you have an antiquated unit and no way of installing a newer wall or window air conditioner. With ...

Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...

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A closeup of an air conditioner's drainage hose dripping water. - VPales/Shutterstock The steady drip coming from your air conditioner can become an easy source of irrigation water that could nourish ...