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 ...

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 ...

Summer can either be something to endure or something to enjoy, depending on your perspective. But either way, living with air conditioning makes a tremendous difference in how comfortable you feel ...

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 ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Window air conditioners aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing appliances, but when the heat is on they’re often the only option if you want to keep cool. Consumer Reports just ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

Midea’s recall of 1.7 million air-conditioners is causing frustration and confusion among its design-conscious user base. By Madison Malone Kircher and Callie Holtermann Last Thursday, Clare Conroy ...

Your air conditioner probably isn’t the prettiest appliance in your home, but it is one of the most important in the summer. Whether you have a single window unit or multiple portable ones, an A/C ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A window air conditioner has an important job to do. You want it to cool well, run quietly, and not break ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Summer can either be something to endure or something to enjoy, depending on your perspective. But either ...