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 ...

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 ...

For many, the beginning of April means the start of warm weather. So it’s not too surprising that, according to Lewis Shenker, the president of New York City–based appliance dealer Gringer and Sons, ...

Summer is just around the corner, which means longer days, more outdoor activities, and much hotter temperatures. When it comes to keeping your home cool, those of us without the glories of a central ...

This summer is on track to be hotter than usual across America, according to the Climate Prediction Center of the National Weather Service. So you'll want to make sure you can keep it cool, especially ...

The air conditioner's energy efficiency rating indicates how much electricity it uses and, in turn, the environmental harm. If you want to spend less and still enjoy great features, buy an AC with the ...

Okay, so I am moving into a ground level unit of a Brownstone/Townhome in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The unit has security bars on all windows, which is great. These security bars are straight and flat. I.E.

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Installing a window air conditioner is a sweaty job, so you might be tempted to simply open the window, boost the air ...

Window AC units are generally more affordable and can be installed by two people in two hours. DIY-ing the job saves you an installation bill of $140 to $500, depending on the type of unit. You can ...