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 ...

Installing a window air conditioner is a sweaty job, so you might be tempted to simply open the window, boost the air conditioner into place, close the window, and hope for the best. Not a good idea, ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Looking for more ways to cool off? Check out CNN Underscored’s Guide to Beating the Heat for the products that help us cope with high summer temperatures. The best window air conditioners can turn a ...

While looking at our choices below, it is necessary to keep in mind that most window AC's have multiple sizes and BTUs to fit your needs and square footage. Scroll to the bottom of this article for ...

If you’re strategizing how to keep cool in what feels like one of the hottest summers to date, we recommend opting for an air conditioner that’s effective but ...