In our science of summer series, LiveScience looks at how air conditioners work to keep you cool, including the history and chemistry of your home's A/C. Skip to main content.

How Does A Boat Air Conditioner Work? The first thing to understand is that a boat air conditioner removes the ambient heat from your cabin instead of cooling it, per se. That concept rests with its ...

It explains how an air conditioner works, what it does to the air in your room, how to choose the right sized air conditioner for your home and what happens if you get the wrong size.

It explains how an air conditioner works, what it does to the air in your room, how to choose the right sized air conditioner for your home and what happens if you get the wrong size.