I learned a few portable AC quirks in my first year of ownership to help you decide if one of these compact coolers is right ...

“The great thing is that it’s renter-friendly,” Kelly says on Instagram. She can take the inserts out in wintertime (or ...

Wipe down the grille with warm, soapy water, getting into all the crevices with a microfiber cloth. A spray bottle works well ...

If your AC seems like its doing nothing but blowing out hot air, there's a good chance it needs to be cleaned.

For a window AC installation, you'll need a screwdriver (some guides specify Phillips head, others flathead -- and some both), a level, a pencil, a tape measure and scissors.

A window AC requires on average 500 to 1,440 watts to run, while a central unit uses upwards of 3,500 watts. If you only need to cool a small space, window ACs are much more cost effective than ...

This unit isn’t like other window AC units. It’s stylish, near-silent, and cleverly designed so you can still open your window without risking a tragic 60-pound steel box plummeting to the ...

Spray the window AC unit's interior with hydrogen peroxide. "Spray down the interior with eight-percent hydrogen peroxide, then allow it to sit for around 30 seconds before wiping it with a ...

Although air conditioning units are generally subdivided into a number of categories, including window, split and whole house/building units, they still work the same, with the compressor, condense… ...

How to Winterize a Window AC for Cold Weather Protection If you leave your AC unit in place, winterizing steps will prevent issues from cold drafts, residual water, and moisture.

It’s important to purchase a window unit AC that is the correct size so that it has thet capacity to cool the room. In a room with an 8-foot ceiling, roughly 20 BTUs are required for every ...