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With temperatures reaching the high 90s last week, it’s been a fast start to air conditioner season. For those without central air conditioning, window AC units are probably the next best thing. While ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more If you've ever installed a window air conditioner, you know it's a hassle. These beasts can weigh over 100 ...

Not only is the Windmill AC the easiest unit I've ever installed, it's the only AC unit I've tried that effectively kept my older and not well-insulated home cool during a heat wave. Bonus: It's ...

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 ...

Here are the most common problems that crop up with window and central air conditioners—many you can fix yourself—plus CR's ...