Mitsubishi Electric India, a Japanese electrical and electronic equipment maker, opened its new air conditioner and compressor manufacturing unit at Gummidipoondi near Chennai on Friday. Tamil Nadu ...

Most cooling technology in use relies on vapor-compression technology, which circulates chemical refrigerants through a compressor. “The cooling sector has historically been very risk-averse,” said ...

Your modern air conditioner can double as an efficient heater, potentially slashing winter heating bills by up to 40%. By utilizing heat pump technology, these units transfer warmth from outside air ...

Imagine walking into your sweltering home after a long day, only to be greeted by a wave of oppressive heat. Air conditioners can feel like a luxury when temperatures soar, but what if you could ...

We surveyed mechanics nationwide to give you a better idea of what fixing your car’s AC might cost, whether you need a simple recharge or a full compressor replacement. The quotes we gathered averaged ...

Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making indoor environments tolerable even on the most brutally warm days. But some ...

Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...

As the thermometer inside Shelley Snyder's three-story Victorian home in Columbus, Ohio, hits 88 degrees, she's finishing a meeting with a new maid service, watering plants and doing chores. And she’s ...

Air conditioners place a heavy burden on the grid when the weather gets hot, but this strategy shows they can actually help—and without compromising your home's temperature. Reading time 5 minutes As ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. As summer arrives, people are turning on air conditioners in most of the U.S ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. At the height of the tuberculosis epidemic ...