To some people, a diffuser is just a piece of metal that covers a hole in the ceiling. Occupants don't always understand what the diffuser does; instead, they may see it as the necessary evil that ...

Nothing seems to sell out faster than a top-rated air conditioner on a hot day. Consumer Reports recently rated air conditioners and offered tips on how to trim energy bills while still staying cool ...

A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11767989B2) describes a ceiling-embedded air conditioner that offers improved air distribution and aesthetics. The air conditioner consists of a main ...

Question:We have seven-inch round ducts in the ceiling of our house, for heating and air conditioning. In a little-used room, we’ve never bothered to find ceiling diffusers for them. Now that we’d ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...