These are the best whole-house heat pumps from Consumer Reports' tests. These heat pumps are more efficient and can save you money.

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If you're in the market for a new central air conditioning system for your home, you know everybody has their own opinion about the best way to keep the house cool and comfortable. There are the brand ...

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in India directly shapes the pricing and taxation of air conditioners (ACs). Until September 2025, air conditioners were classified as luxury goods and taxed at ...

I love Europe and the United Kingdom (UK). I spent a semester in college studying at the University of London and have since visited many countries across the continent. With each trip, my ...

The dog days of summer are still upon us, and with that comes an increase in the usage of air conditioning systems. While it is very rare to get sick from a portable or window-installed air ...

During Florida’s blistering summer months, Morin C.* says the heat in his prison cell becomes so sticky and oppressive, he sometimes showers seven times a day just to cope. The 41-year-old is ...

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 ...

University of Leicester provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Air conditioning can feel heaven-sent on hot summer days. It keeps temperatures comfortable and controls humidity, making ...

Central New York has felt more like Central Florida over the last few weeks. Record high temperatures across the region have sent most residents indoors seeking refuge from Mother Nature’s sauna. At ...

More than one in five of the state’s prison beds, 21%, still do not have air conditioning, according to the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections, including the Johnston Correctional Facility ...