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 ...

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Until recently, those of us without central air had to choose between sweltering humidity and loud, cold-inducing frigidity every summer. But the latest window air conditioners are capable of cooling ...

Editor’s Note July 28, 2025: Our best overall selection, the Frigidaire Gallery U-Shape Air Conditioner, is currently out of stock across several retailers. Availability is subject to change, but we ...