For the record, not a lot of HVAC contractors are likely to boast about the “lucrative” market of selling and servicing window a/c units. This is often a business segment that is left to the big box ...

On average, window units last around 10 years. That means if your older window unit is acting up in any way or just not performing the way it used to, it's probably time to get a new one. If you're ...

When temperatures rise, there are few things as frustrating as a window or room air conditioner that suddenly stops cooling. The problem is sometimes simple enough to fix by yourself, but it may also ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

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 ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

The best window air conditioners we tested can reduce the room’s temperature by 10° F in less than 15 minutes. If your window air conditioner is on the fritz—for example, it’s struggling to produce ...

This summer has been an absolute scorcher, with temperatures soaring into triple digits during heat waves and heat domes. This has made running the AC absolutely crucial for many families, especially ...