Whether your home has a room that's a notorious hotspot or you simply don't have the luxury of central HVAC, there's a good chance you've considered installing a window air conditioning unit. These ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A window air conditioner can be a lifesaver in a heatwave, but how do you install one in a horizontal sliding window? Most window air ...

A newly launched direct-to-consumer startup wants to make buying and installing a window air-conditioner unit a breeze. That’s no small task, as anyone who has ever purchased an A/C will know. In ...

No matter where you live, at some point in the summer, you'll probably want air conditioning. You have three options for cooling your home -- central air conditioning, window air conditioners and ...

We've spent the last several months testing window air conditioners and portable air conditioners and found that while window units cooled rooms faster, it wasn't that much faster. It's true that ...

Until recently, I thought a window air conditioning unit could only be an eyesore; a purely utilitarian device that was required to keep me from melting into my couch all summer long. For me, going ...

As winter approaches and temperatures take a turn, renters and homeowners alike wonder whether to remove or keep their window air conditioning (AC) units installed. While leaving your AC unit in place ...

Installing a window air conditioner is typically a straightforward DIY process that can quickly transform a muggy room into a much more comfortable space. If you have any questions about your specific ...

When it’s hot enough to need an air conditioner, installing one can be a chore, tempting you to cut corners. Please don’t. A poorly installed AC is at best noisy ...