Summer can either be something to endure or something to enjoy, depending on your perspective. But either way, living with air conditioning makes a tremendous difference in how comfortable you feel ...

The first time I installed an air conditioning unit—heaving and wedging it with no small effort onto the sill of a fourth-floor bedroom window—I was shocked that more units don’t fall out and plummet ...

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 ...

As climate change brings hotter summers, AC manufacturers are positioning sleek window units as lifestyle accessories. Some of them are less effective than they are stylish. By Callie Holtermann Last ...

Why do window ACs actually need a window? On the surface, it feels unnecessary — after all, the unit is clearly designed to blow cold air from the front. Why can't you just set it on the floor like a ...

If you live in a house without central air conditioning, summers can be absolutely brutal. Chances are, you’ve considered getting a window AC unit. But diving into the world of window units can be ...

If you've ever installed a window air conditioner, you know it's a hassle. These beasts can weigh over 100 pounds, and there's always the fear it could fall out and squash someone below. You may be ...

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 ...

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 ...