In principle, air conditioners and refrigeration units don't produce cold air. These systems transfer heat from one place to another and therefore reduce temperature in a confined area (passenger ...

Want cold air in the summer or clear windows in the winter? Then you’ll want a functioning air-conditioning compressor. It is the power unit of the air-conditioning system that puts the refrigerant ...

Air conditioning is the science of heat transfer and the chemistry of refrigerants. To beat the summer heat, we turn to air conditioning. But that sweet, cool relief isn’t magic: it’s the science of ...

Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...

Vehicle cooling and warming systems, also known as air conditioners, are desirable technologies in vehicles. They provide a comfortable climate for the driver and passengers by keeping the cabin cool ...

Johanna Mathieu works for the University of Michigan. She has received funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, ARPA-E, and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. She is affiliated ...