We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A questionable smell, an odd noise, or just the feeling that your window AC unit isn't keeping the space as cool as it used to can set off the ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's hard to resist the urge to crank up the AC during a heatwave. But if you rely on a window unit to stay cool, you may notice that when temperatures soar, your AC isn't as effective as usual, and ...

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 ...

Replacing an air conditioner is expensive, but there are some ways to save. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence ...

Ideally, window AC units should be fully cleaned biannually. "You should deep clean a window AC unit twice a year," says Michael Rubino, president of All American Restoration, council-certified mold ...

(WHTM) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of nearly 2 million window air conditioners due to the risk of mold exposure. According to CPSC, approximately 1.7 ...

Home insurance typically helps cover damage to your AC unit due to scenarios such as storms or theft. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

This spring, I decided enough was enough. It was time to get a grown-up air conditioner that wouldn’t wake me (and all my neighbors) up every time it hummed to life. So I did what any Brooklynite who ...

In the wake of a Department of Public Works press release that drew scorn when it was re-posted on Mayor Harry Kim’s official Facebook page, Hilo Councilwoman Sue Lee Loy has written an amendment to ...