Ah, the dog days of summer -- by definition, the hottest and most humid stretch of the season. If your home has central air conditioning, all is OK with the world. And if not? We feel your pain (and ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. It’s hot as hell. In fact, Earth broke its own unofficial heat record three times last week for the highest average temperature on the planet. Many of ...

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 ...

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Today’s air conditioner units are smart — they can be scheduled by apps, monitor indoor air quality, and let you know when filters need to be changed. But those looking at new, room-based AC products ...

As the weather heats up, our thoughts turn to chilling out. If your home doesn’t have central AC, window air conditioners remain one of the least expensive ways to cool things down while keeping ...

A good window AC unit is the difference between a fun summer and a miserable one. Just like a refrigerator or dishwasher, the appliance needs to be properly maintained in order to keep you cool and ...