How do air conditioners work, and what is the effect on the environment? As record heatwaves boost demand for cooling, air conditioning becomes vital – but with a steep environmental cost.

The Democratic nominee for New York mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is promising to freeze rents on stabilized apartments — and he wants to mandate that all city apartments are kept frosty, too. The ...

Homeowner gets heated over delays to repair air conditioner National recall affects 1.7 million units due to potential mold problem ...

The last thing anyone wants this summer is for their air conditioner to stop working in the blistering heat.

Nedrow, N.Y. — A portable air conditioner malfunction caused a house fire in Nedrow early Sunday. Around 4:20 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fire on the 100 block of Cedric Avenue ...

Walmart’s got some great deals going on home products this summer. Some of these finds, like an air conditioner unit with WiFi, might surprise you. For a limited time, Walmart has given this ...

A Black and Decker portable air conditioner with more than 30,000 five-star ratings is on sale for $275 at Amazon. The 8,000 BTU air conditioner can cool a bedroom in less than 30 minutes ...

Nearly 20 retired Air Force general officers, including six former chiefs of staff, urged lawmakers to reverse Pentagon plans to cut the E-7 and F-35s.

Ahh, summer, a time of vacations at the beach or mountains—and sky-high electricity bills as your air conditioner labors against the heat and humidity.

Learn how to drain a portable air conditioner properly and recognize the signs it's time to empty the unit. HVAC experts share tips to avoid leaks and simplify upkeep.

This air conditioner operates at sound levels of 44dB when in sleep mode and has Energy Star certification for being energy efficient, according to the brand.