This solar air conditioner sounds good in theory, but isn't so good in practice.
9 May 2012 |
This air conditioner has a thermal panel to reduce the compressor load and save electricity usage - but does it work?
A reverse-cycle air conditioner can be the most efficient way to heat (and cool) a large room.
27 Apr 2012 |
Test results for 36 reverse-cycle inverter air conditioners with cooling capacities around 2.5 to 3.5 kW, including nine newly tested models.
We take a peek at Dyson's latest bladeless offering.
14 Feb 2012 |
Does this sleek pedestal fan outperform traditional models, or is its bladeless technology a lot of spin?
Want to cool and heat your whole house? Here's what you need to consider.
19 Jan 2012 |
Before you spend thousands of dollars to have a system installed (and several hundred dollars a year to run it), consider other cooling and heating options.
Our tips for keeping your home cool this summer, using insulation and natural ventilation.
27 Nov 2011 |
Preventing your house from getting too hot should be your first priority. Make sure it's properly insulated, draught-proof, shaded and ventilated.
Portable reverse-cycle air conditioners promise a quick and easy fix for summer heat and winter chill, but not all deliver.
21 Nov 2011 |
CHOICE tests 10 reverse-cycle models for cooling and heating performance.
Our results reveal the most effective and energy-efficient air conditioner.
22 Sep 2011 |
We review seven large air conditioners priced $1649 to $2919, to find out top scorer.
A ceiling fan can be a good alternative to, or complement, an air conditioner.
2 Sep 2011 |
If you don’t want to spend big bucks on air conditioning, ceiling fans can offer an environmentally-friendly and energy-efficient cooling solution.
It looks cool, but does it really do the job?
8 Dec 2009 |
This bladeless fan, which looks more like a portal to another dimension, attracts attention and works well, but at what price?
Do you really need an air conditioner?
22 Apr 2009 |
A cool home’s important for many Australians, and an air conditioner is the only appliance that can really cool down a hot room effectively — but there are other, ways to keep the heat out of your home in the first place.