A window air conditioning unit, designed for easy installation in a window opening, does a fine job of cooling a room. However, the unit in effect closes the window, preventing you from using the ...

For many, the beginning of April means the start of warm weather. So it’s not too surprising that, according to Lewis Shenker, the president of New York City–based appliance dealer Gringer and Sons, ...

Window AC units are generally more affordable and can be installed by two people in two hours. DIY-ing the job saves you an installation bill of $140 to $500, depending on the type of unit. You can ...

During the cold of winter, we long for the warm days of summer. But once the temperatures top 75 degrees or so, we head back inside for the cool air delivered by an air conditioner. But what type of ...

I need to buy a new air conditioner, but my unit sits in a sleeve in the wall. Can I buy a regular window unit or does it need to be a special through-the-wall air conditioner? Unfortunately, it's not ...

The air conditioner's energy efficiency rating indicates how much electricity it uses and, in turn, the environmental harm. If you want to spend less and still enjoy great features, buy an AC with the ...

No matter where you live, at some point in the summer, you'll probably want air conditioning. You have three options for cooling your home -- central air conditioning, window air conditioners and ...