Here's how to tell whether to go with a window a/c, portable unit, a ductless mini-spit, an evaporative cooler—or a combo of several.

For many parts of the world, summer has already started, at least based on the temperatures. Considering the excessive heat ...

The best air conditioners efficiently and quietly cool your space. These are the best window and portable units for bedrooms, ...

Setting your thermostat to 78 degrees during hot weather is a smart way to save money, according to Deione Brown, owner of Capital City Comfort, a Sacramento heating, cooling and ventilation company.

Designed for rooms up to 150 square feet, this unit ... portable air conditioners are affordable and easy to install. For long-term cooling with maximum efficiency and minimal noise, ductless ...

Wall-mounted air conditioners are best suited to larger ... Weighing 29kg and with a bland design, this Russell Hobbs unit won't add anything to your interiors - but that’s not why you’ve ...

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While we wouldn't wish it otherwise, summer isn't far off and thoughts are turning to the best portable air conditioners ... install the unit permanently with a hole through a wall and the ...

While air conditioners ... ducted and ductless. Ducted heat pumps push cooled or heated air through the ventilation ducts running through many homes. Ductless heat pumps rely on wall-mounted ...

Split systems consist of an outdoor compressor unit and one or more indoor air-handling units. Window air conditioners are single units that are installed in a window or through a wall.