Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

The best window AC units of 2026 from brands like LG and Windmill can help you ride out even the most brutal heat waves.

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.

Q: I am renting a small, old home without central air conditioning. I have a window air conditioner, and the past few years I’ve awkwardly filled in the space around it with a large piece of plywood.

These compact air conditioners provide quick relief from the heat without making you break a sweat to get them installed.

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...

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, condenser ...

Split AC vs window AC: Which one should you choose while keeping electricity consumption, installation and price in mind.

This saddle-style air conditioner preserved my window view and cooled a 300-square-foot bedroom quickly.

Four editors tested the Midea U and Windmill WhisperTech window air conditioners for over a year. Here’s what we thought of ...

Installing a window air conditioner is typically a straightforward DIY process that can quickly transform a muggy room into a much more comfortable space. If you have any questions about your specific ...