Living in a historic Pittsburgh home without central air, window units are not optional for my family. Since our 1904 home has radiator heat and no ductwork, I have used many window-unit and ...

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 ...

Now that summer is in full swing and heat waves are becoming more common, cooling your home properly and efficiently becomes increasingly important. The best window air conditioners can provide ...

Today’s air conditioner units are smart — they can be scheduled by apps, monitor indoor air quality, and let you know when filters need to be changed. But those looking at new, room-based AC products ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

If you live in a house without central air conditioning, summers can be absolutely brutal. Chances are, you’ve considered getting a window AC unit. But diving into the world of window units can be ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Living in a historic Pittsburgh home without central air, window units are not optional for my family.