Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Size matters when you’re buying a window AC. An air conditioner that’s too small will struggle to keep a room at a ...

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A reliable air conditioner is a must-have on hot summer days. Simpler and (much!) cheaper to install than an HVAC system, a window-mounted unit is one of the easiest and affordable ways to effectively ...

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 ...

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If you’re strategizing how to keep cool in what feels like one of the hottest summers to date, we recommend opting for an air conditioner that’s effective but also energy-efficient. Window AC units ...

Looking for more ways to cool off? Check out CNN Underscored’s Guide to Beating the Heat for the products that help us cope with high summer temperatures. The best window air conditioners can turn a ...

Today’s air conditioner units are smart — they can be scheduled by apps, monitor indoor air quality, and let you know when filters need to be changed. But those looking at new, room-based AC products ...

Size matters when you’re buying a window air conditioner. An air conditioner that’s too small will struggle to keep a room at a comfortable temperature. A model that’s too big will cool a room too ...

When the mercury rises and the air stays hot and humid even after the sun goes down, you’ll need to find a way to stay cool. Many older homes don’t have whole-house air conditioning systems, which ...