With temperatures soaring, it's safe to say we're in the thick of a serious summer scorcher. Cranking up the air conditioner has become essential, but staying cool can result in higher energy bills.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's so much to look forward to in the summertime: pool parties, refreshing summer cocktails, and a ...

Fans don’t lower a room's temperature, but make you feel cooler by enhancing sweat evaporation and heat dissipation. To save energy, use fans only in occupied rooms and pair them with your AC to raise ...

In summer, set your ceiling fan to spin counterclockwise to create a cool downdraft and improve comfort. Using a ceiling fan correctly can help you raise the thermostat by up to 4 degrees and cut ...

Summer means the arrival of warnings to stay cool in the heat. The National Weather Service in Spokane reported that hot temperatures, ranging from the 90s to the lower 100s, are expected region-wide ...

Near record-high temperatures are coming to Florida. Ceiling fans should turn counterclockwise to help you stay cooler. Inside fans can help, but only if inside temps are less than 90 degrees. A heat ...

If you can think back to fourth-grade science class, you may recall that heat rises and the same is true of warm air. When you put on the heat in winter, that warm air rises to the ceiling where it’s ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. In an increasingly connected world, the right selection of smart devices can bring you and your home into the future. And by "the future," we ...

To cool your home, face box fans out on the hottest side of your home and in on the coolest side. Box fans are energy-efficient, consuming around 75 watts per hour, significantly less than most air ...