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LG LT1016CER thru wall air conditioner installed close to ground in living space

Best thru wall air conditioners 2024: top picks for cooling your home, chosen by experts

By Caroline Preece last updated 5 August 24

Buying Guide Eliminate the heat in your home with the best thru wall air conditioners from Whirlpool, LG, and more.

Best central air conditioning units: top picks for a cooler home all year round

By Cynthia Lawrence last updated 22 July 24

Buying Guide We compare the best central air conditioning units for the home, from American Standard, Carrier, Goodman, and more.

Best portable air conditioners: Stay cool anywhere you need

By Luke Edwards last updated 12 July 23

Buying Guide Pick from the best portable air conditioners to make this summer special - and far less sweaty.

Best window air conditioners 2024

By Luke Edwards last updated 12 April 23

BUYING GUIDE We've rated the best window air conditioners for power, running costs and smart features.

Best tower fans

By Becks Shepherd last updated 30 March 23

BUYING GUIDE The best tower fans to cool your home this summer, with top-rated fans from Dyson, Honeywell and others.

Best portable swamp coolers 2022

By Stevie Keen published 19 January 23

Buying Guide Here are the best portable swamp coolers for your home, including evaporative coolers for smaller spaces.

Air conditioner in green living room with orange sofa

Why is my air conditioner leaking water?

By Amy Cutmore published 12 August 22

Advice Hear or see a drip, drip, drip? Understand why your AC is leaking water and what to do about it.

10 ways to improve air quality at home

By Katie Treharne published 9 September 21

Advice Here are our top 10 ways to improve air quality at home.

Frigidaire Gallery FGPC1244T1 Review

By John Carlsen last updated 8 July 21

Most portable air conditioners have tradeoffs, the most common being sacrificing energy efficiency for better cooling performance. This isn't the case with the Frigidaire Gallery FGPC1244T1.

Tower fan vs. window air conditioner: Which is more cost efficient?

By Molly Cleary published 25 June 21

FEATURE How to decide between a tower fan vs window air conditioner to keep your home cooler this summer.

Frigidaire FFTA1233Q1 review

By Noel Case last updated 18 December 20

Review The Frigidaire FFTA1233Q1 gives you full control over its many temperature, airflow, and fan options, and the unit carries a variety of energy efficiency certifications.

Whynter ARC-12S Review

By John Carlsen last updated 16 December 20

Review The Whynter ARC-12S is a portable air conditioner that ranks among the best on the market. It is the most energy-efficient model we reviewed, with a category-best EER of 11.1.

NewAir AF-310 review

By Stevie Keen published 24 November 20

Review The NewAir AF-310 is an unobtrusive swamp cooler that performs best in small spaces.

How to clean your air conditioner

By Stevie Keen published 3 November 20

How to Here’s how to clean your air conditioner to keep it in great condition and to improve your indoor air quality.

How to keep your indoor air pollution levels low, according to experts

How to reduce indoor air pollution and increase your indoor air quality, according to experts

By Millie Fender published 27 August 20

HOW TO Indoor air pollution is a big problem. Here’s how to improve the quality of your indoor air.

Seven reasons to buy a humidifier

By Angie Parkinson, Millie Fender last updated 26 August 20

FEATURE Do humidifiers work, and how? Here's why you should consider owning a humidifier.

What is an ozone generator?

By Millie Fender published 15 July 20

There is much confusion about the difference between air purifiers and ozone generators - here's what you need to know.

Indoor air pollution could be on the rise since lockdown

By Millie Fender published 8 June 20

NEWS If you’re spending more time at home, you’re probably creating more indoor air pollution.

Keep your cool: How to get the best airflow from your tower fan

By Grant Morgan published 8 June 20

HOW TO Every tower fan can be enhanced by strategic placement. Here's to maximize air circulation this summer.

Dyson AM07 tower fan review

By Noel Case published 9 October 19

REVIEW The Dyson AM07 combines improved airflow with the safety of bladeless fan technology to keep you cool and comfortable.

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