Cranking up the AC also makes the air less humid, reducing the dampness that contributes to bacterial growth, mold, and dust ...

Given such a sensor, you can measure VOCs and NOCs (Volatile and Non-Volatile Organic Compounds), as well as PM1, PM2.5, PM4 and PM10 particulate matter indices, with temperature and humidity ...

Wisps of water vapor billow from holes in a metal tube, mimicking real-life humidity loads during an air conditioner test. A technician works with wiring. A Hitachi air-conditioning unit undergoes ...

They produce fewer savings in places like Las Vegas, where the air is hot and dry, Granade says. So far Advantix, which was originally founded by three Israeli brothers 30 years ago, has sold ...

Those of us lucky enough to have air conditioning may be tempted to crank it up. An expert in keeping cool says running it at a higher temperature with a fan running is much more energy efficient.