GN Focus | Air Conditioning

  • story 1
    Thursday May 23

    Air con artists

    GN Focus takes a look at some of the most prevalent air-conditioning myths in circulation

  • story 2
    Thursday May 23

    Industry tuned for growth

    A recovering property market and the delivery of new residential stocks contribute to the growth of the air-conditioning sector

  • story 3
    Thursday May 23

    Is it a cool buy?

    If chosen wisely, a new air conditioner will result in more comfort, lower energy bills and better air quality. Veathika Jain offers a few tips to keep in mind when shopping for ACs

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    Thursday May 23

    Guard against greenwash

    With most air conditioner manufacturers marketing their product portfolios as energy-efficient, how does the buyer sieve out the facts from gimmicky statements?

  • story 5
    Thursday May 23

    Hidden hazards

    Air conditioners help us stay cool, but can they also trigger medical conditions?

  • story 6
    Tuesday May 22

    Stay cool without breaking the bank

    With temperatures starting to soar in the UAE, electricity bills are set to jump. Architects, engineers and developers come together to create powerful building solutions that will make using your air conditioner easier on your wallet as well as on the environment

  • story 7
    Tuesday May 22

    Living in a bubble

    Medical professionals say controlled indoor temperatures can help alleviate health problems

  • story 8
    Tuesday May 22

    Next-gen cooling

    Hardware and software advances mean a new breed of highly efficient air conditioners, which use less electricity to give you better results

  • story 9
    Tuesday May 22

    Air duct cleaning: schedule it or skip it?

    What seems like a great idea can have deadly consequences, warns the Environmental Protection Agency. So what should you do?

  • story 10
    Tuesday May 22

    Mercury falling

    Ever thought about how people kept their cool in arid deserts or in temperatures that could shatter thermometers before the AC was invented? Read on to find out...