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 ...

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Temperatures are reaching record highs across the nation. Car air conditioning systems don't always need repairs to function, they may just need a recharge. You can purchase an air conditioning system ...

This spring, I decided enough was enough. It was time to get a grown-up air conditioner that wouldn’t wake me (and all my neighbors) up every time it hummed to life. So I did what any Brooklynite who ...

The combination of moisture and dust in AC units can be a recipe for mold. Here’s how to keep yours as fungi-free as possible. It’s common for mold to grow in air conditioners because of the moisture ...

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 ...

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 ...