Nothing seems to sell out faster than a top-rated air conditioner on a hot day. Consumer Reports recently rated air conditioners and offered tips on how to trim energy bills while still staying cool ...

The summer heat is just around the corner, which means our air conditioners will soon kick into high gear, and with that will come high energy bills. As Consumer Reports explains, choosing the right ...

One way to beat both the heat and the high electric bills that come with running an air conditioner is the simple ceiling fan. For literally pennies a day (they use the same amount of electricity as a ...

Fans are an inexpensive way of cooling a room, right? Technically yes – and no. They cost less to run; however, they don’t actually cool the air – they simply move it around the room. The faster the ...

As summer heat drives up energy bills, setting your AC to 24 degrees Celsius, closing the blinds, and using ceiling fans are among six simple ways to stay cool while saving energy. Set your AC to 24 ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Unlike air conditioners, ceiling fans don’t lower a room’s temperature or remove humidity from the air. But you can boost ...

Q My brother-in-law insists that he read somewhere that ceiling fans use a lot of power and should not be used frequently. I live in North Carolina and our five ceiling fans are always on to assist ...

Ceiling fans are a great way to keep cool in the summer and warm in the winter if you know how to use them properly. Though there is much confusion on the subject, it’s not that hard as long as you ...

For more than 60 years, we've been making a difference for Australian consumers. In that time, we've never taken ads or sponsorship. Instead we're funded by members who value expert reviews and ...