On average, window units last around 10 years. That means if your older window unit is acting up in any way or just not performing the way it used to, it's probably time to get a new one. If you're ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A questionable smell, an odd noise, or just the feeling that your window AC unit isn't keeping the space as cool as it used to can set off the ...

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 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 ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

A recall has been issued for about 1.7 million window air conditioners sold under 10 different brand names due to reports of mold buildup resulting from improper water drainage, which could lead to ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Window air conditioners aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing appliances, but when the heat is on they’re often the only option if you want to keep cool. Consumer Reports just ...

We've spent the last several months testing window air conditioners and portable air conditioners and found that while window units cooled rooms faster, it wasn't that much faster. It's true that ...

Midea’s recall of 1.7 million air-conditioners is causing frustration and confusion among its design-conscious user base. By Madison Malone Kircher and Callie Holtermann Last Thursday, Clare Conroy ...

Your air conditioner probably isn’t the prettiest appliance in your home, but it is one of the most important in the summer. Whether you have a single window unit or multiple portable ones, an A/C ...