Discounted air conditioners can look like a summer lifesaver, but in 2025 the wrong bargain can lock you into an outdated refrigerant, higher long term costs, and tougher repairs. With new federal ...

Imagine standing on top of a mountain. From this vantage point, we can see picturesque valleys and majestic ridges below, and streams wind their way downhill. If a drop of rain falls somewhere on this ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

NEW YORK − Air conditioning has been a lifesaver in recent weeks for broad swaths of Americans left sweating ‒ and worse ‒ from scorching temperatures. But in parts of upper Manhattan, the quest for ...

Summer weather is getting unbearable in many parts of the U.S., with record-high temperatures all over the country. To beat the heat, investing in an air conditioner is a must. We’ve lined up some top ...

Why air-conditioning is the wrong climate villain. I’ll admit that I’ve rarely hesitated to point an accusing finger at air-conditioning. I’ve outlined in many stories and newsletters that AC is a ...