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

If you don’t have central air and are in the market for an air conditioner, you’ve probably been debating which style would work best for your home or apartment. While both portable and window air ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Summer can either be something to endure or something to enjoy, depending on your perspective. But either ...

LG's 8,000 BTU window AC blew away the competition in our evaluations. We found it great for cooling a living room or a bedroom up to 350 square feet (and it's available in larger sizes up to 15,000 ...

When your home doesn’t have central AC, a window air conditioning unit can be a lifesaver. The only problem: Not all window air conditioners are created equal—or deliver on their promises. That’s why ...

The simplest type of AC unit, just mount a window air conditioner in your window and plug it in via the usual plug socket. More cost effective and easy to install, things are even more tempting when ...

An apartment building with multiple window air conditioners installed in the units - rblfmr/Shutterstock Sweating out the summer months without an air conditioner is no fun in many areas. Some ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Nothing hurts more than giving up, than caving. You thought you'd be able to make it through Summer ...

As summer heat cranks up, so will AC usage. If you don't have the luxury of central air conditioning that cools your whole home, a more affordable fallback is a window AC unit that can keep smaller ...

To find the best air conditioners to recommend, our team tested more than a dozen units in our homes and offices in bedrooms, rooms with tall ceilings, and windowless spaces. Of the bunch, these are ...