The Windmill was the top-performing AC unit in our tests, outperforming all other window and portable units. It dropped from ...

This saddle-style air conditioner preserved my window view and cooled a 300-square-foot bedroom quickly.

Key Points Power on the AC unit during the off-peak hours and shut it off just before peak hours take effect.Use a fan in ...

These compact air conditioners provide quick relief from the heat without making you break a sweat to get them installed.

From easy installation to whisper-quiet settings and new slashed prices, here are the top 5 window AC units, including picks ...

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 ...

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 ...

A room air conditioner can make a sweltering space comfortable again, especially in older homes, apartments, and additions where central air falls short. The bigger challenge is choosing between 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 ...

With energy costs on the rise, you might be looking for ways to curb your home’s cooling costs this summer, especially after the first electric bill rolls in. Our experts in the Good Housekeeping Home ...