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 ...

With temperatures reaching the high 90s last week, it’s been a fast start to air conditioner season. For those without central air conditioning, window AC units are probably the next best thing. While ...

The best window AC units of 2026 from brands like LG and Windmill can help you ride out even the most brutal heat waves.

Living in a historic Pittsburgh home without central air, window units are not optional for my family. Since our 1904 home has radiator heat and no ductwork, I have used many window-unit and ...

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.

Although air conditioning units are generally subdivided into a number of categories, including window, split and whole house/building units, they still work the same, with the compressor, condenser ...

But the latest window air conditioners are capable of cooling and dehumidifying an apartment nearly as quietly and efficiently as a built-in mini split system. When you set the temperature on a ...

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

Installing a window air conditioner is typically a straightforward DIY process that can quickly transform a muggy room into a much more comfortable space. If you have any questions about your specific ...

If you have a window that supports it, we highly recommend window AC units over portable units, based on our lab testing and personal experience with both. Window units are installed in a window, with ...