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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Keeping your window AC unit clean helps improve its performance and longevity. Summer is well underway and with how hot it was last year, you'll want to keep your air conditioner on to ensure you have ...

When my AC suddenly stopped blowing cold air, I assumed the worst -- a major repair or a total breakdown. Turns out, the problem was way simpler: a dirty filter. I didn't realize how quickly dust, pet ...

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 ...

To combat stickier weather, air conditioners need to go from cooling machines to humidity gulpers. THANE, India — In this tropical city, where humidity levels oscillate between muggy and oppressive ...