Under the Hood: The Science and Inherent Safety of Your Window Air Conditioner

Published on Aug. 7, 2024, 2:35 p.m.

To most of us, the window air conditioner is a familiar, if unglamorous, appliance. We treat it as a magic box: hot, humid air …

The Unseen Mechanics of Cool: How a Portable Air Conditioner Really Works

Published on Aug. 7, 2024, 7:33 a.m.

On a sweltering afternoon, a portable air conditioner can feel like a box of pure magic. You plug it in, vent a hose out the wi…