As temperatures heat up, many homeowners decide that it's time to put the air conditioner to work. Window-mounted units sprout up around the neighborhood, and central air systems come to life after a ...

Sure, a quiet air conditioner is nice during the day, but it’s essential at night when you’re trying to sleep. That’s why, in addition to testing how well air conditioners cool a room, we also rate ...

Your HVAC system is there for one reason: to make your home more comfortable. So, in addition to keeping your home at the desired temperature, your HVAC is designed to operate as silently as possible ...

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 ...

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 ...

Size matters when you’re buying a window air conditioner. An air conditioner that’s too small will struggle to keep a room at a comfortable temperature. A model that’s too big will cool a room too ...