As decibels increase, sound grows from quiet to annoying to dangerous. Purdue University’s Chemistry Departmentreleased an interest list of sound comparisons using 70db as a… See more

There are two factors that determine central air conditioner decibel (db) level. 1). How much insulationthere is around the compressor. This is often called a “sound blanket,” a… See more

Is one of these high-performance, super-quiet ACs right for you? Less than 15% of ACs sold are variable capacity models, but they’re growing slowly in popularity. Pros:Varia… See more

Other lists ignore two-stage and single-stage air conditioners. We include them because we know that many homeowners don’t want to spend variable-speed money on their AC… See more