Cooling limitations, air quality issues, and a shorter lifespan are only the beginning of the drawbacks many homeowners overlook when choosing window AC units.

It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...

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 ...

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 is officially here, and the hot weather isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. If you use window AC units, it’s time to drag them out of storage, clean the filters and wrestle them back into your ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the compressor in your air conditioner, at least as long as it’s pumping out cool air. But if you’re in the market for a new window AC this season, ...

Summer arrived with a bang last week, with temperatures soaring all around the country, and if you’re anything like me, the first 90-degree day means pulling window air conditioners out of storage for ...

Have you noticed a spike in your electric bill? It could be your AC. Check out these tips for lowering your energy use while still keeping your home cool. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who ...

The best portable air conditioner might just help you survive the coming summer months, especially if you have an antiquated unit and no way of installing a newer wall or window air conditioner. With ...