Tool

Compare TVs by running cost — Every ENERGY STAR certified TV, grouped by screen size and ranked cheapest to run first.

Do TVs Lose Brightness Over Time?

Do TVs get dimmer with age? How long LED and LCD screens last, why a picture goes dark, and the brightness settings that look good and last longer.

Why Do Hairdryers Have a Cold Setting?

What the cold shot button on a hairdryer is for, whether drying with cold air is better for your hair, and if cold air can set or straighten a style.

Why Do Vacuum Cleaners Lose Suction?

Why a vacuum cleaner loses suction, how to restore it by clearing filters and hoses, when a repair is worth it, and how long a vacuum should last.