Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost ...

your window AC needing a recharge may be indicative that it has reached the end of its lifespan and isn't worth fixing. If ...

The top reasons your unit isn't keeping you coolBy Mary H.J. FarrellLike any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to ...

The AC size and type of AC unit can impact where your total cost falls in the price range. Window AC units cost the least to recharge, mini-split systems fall in the middle, while central AC units ...

It's hard to resist the urge to crank up the AC during a heatwave. But if you rely on a window unit to stay cool, you may notice that when temperatures soar, your AC isn't as effective as usual ...

It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...

Learn More › Materials used to vent a portable AC unit in a casement or crank window. Last summer, for the first time in more than 10 years, I moved into a house with central air conditioning.

A good window AC unit is the difference between a fun summer and a miserable one. Just like a refrigerator or dishwasher, the appliance needs to be properly maintained in order to keep you cool ...

Plus, a too-big AC unit is louder and burns more electricity than a properly sized unit. Window-mounted AC units come in various sizes and cooling capacities, ranging from about 5,000 to 25,000 ...