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Young woman turning on the air conditioner with the remote control, in the living room

Revealed – the best temperature to set your air conditioner for staying cool without overspending

By Gabriella Dyson published

Set it and forget it? Not quite. Here's what temperature your air conditioner should be on to balance comfort and running costs

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boxed MeacoFan Sefte 10" Pedestal Air Circulator on wooden floor with shuttered window behind, table to left and wooden doors to right

Why I'm 'fan-girling' this pedestal fan as the perfect 24p a day solution to hot and sweaty nights – and you should too

By Sarah Harley published

I tested the MeacoFan Sefte 10" Pedestal Air Circulator in a heatwave and let me tell you, it's whisper quiet, cheap to run and well worth the investment

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female sat on floor in front of pedestal fan

Stay cool as a cucumber with these 7 heat-busting tips for keeping your rooms cool in a heatwave – even when you don't have air con

By Sarah Harley last updated

If you're scrabbling for ways to cool down your rooms in a heatwave, we've got you covered. From simple fixes you can do now, to bigger changes for the future, here's how to chill

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The Apprentice winner: Why Lord Sugar will help me make AC the next big upgrade to UK homes

By Joseph Mullane published

*Spoiler warning* Dean Franklin tells Homebuilding & Renovating that domestic air conditioning is misunderstood in the UK and calls for government grants to help kickstart uptake

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A black wall mounted air conditioning unit

Air conditioner vs air cooler — what's the difference and which should I choose for my home?

By Gabriella Dyson published

We break down the pros, cons and key differences to help you choose between an air conditioner and an air cooler for your home

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'Natural air conditioning' — but does the zero-energy cooling trick with plants actually work?

By Joseph Mullane published

As energy prices soar and heatwaves loom, homeowners are turning to houseplants to keep cool. But does it actually work?

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molekule air purifier in bedroom with cream carpet, chest of drawers and bed with padded eiderdown

I tested the Molekule Air Pro and it made me realise just how many daily toxins we release into our homes

By Sarah Harley published

Although I tested the Molekule Air Pro as I live on a busy street and assumed the outdoor air was poor quality, it was the air inside my home that provided the most surprises

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MVHR ducting running along ceiling joists

I'm a home energy efficiency expert and here's what to expect from your MVHR installation

By David Hilton published

MVHR installation involves adding a series of ducts, fans and other integral components to your home. Here's how it's done and who you'll need to install it

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Dehumidifier in middle of living room on wooden floor with plant and furniture in background

Why cleaning a dehumidifier will keep your costs down — plus how to do it

By Steve Jenkins published

Cleaning a dehumidifier is essential maintenance to ensure that it stays fresh and keeps working as intended. Here the pros reveal their tips and tricks

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I bought this Dyson air purifier to help with allergies — here's how it performed

By Joseph Mullane published

Living with allergies and pets? I tested the Dyson air purifier to see if it would help

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