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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 ...

The average AC leak repair costs between $125 and $1,550 to repair, but prices can go as low as $75 or upwards of $1,600 depending on the type of leak and the extent of damage. A leak in your AC ...

With a majority of the Eastern seaboard of the United States dealing with extremely poor air quality, it's understandable if you're having trouble breathing — in fact, you're far from alone. But ...

Home insurance typically helps cover damage to your AC unit due to scenarios such as storms or theft. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who ...

The notorious “Blue Screen of Death” — or BSOD for short — is the biggest disaster that can befall a Windows user. The system shuts down with a cryptic error ...

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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 you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Nothing feels quite like the sweet relief of turning on your AC on the first hot day of the year. In ...

In the fall of 2023, to great fanfare, Houston’s public housing finally got air conditioning. The Houston Housing Authority hired 21 contractors to install 1,615 window units in Cuney Homes, Irvington ...

As a new school year begins, the state Department of Education has no active program to expand air conditioning in overheated classrooms. The agency recently shut down its last cooling initiative, ...

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