Window AC units are generally more affordable and can be installed by two people in two hours. DIY-ing the job saves you an installation bill of $140 to $500, depending on the type of unit. You can ...

The air conditioner's energy efficiency rating indicates how much electricity it uses and, in turn, the environmental harm. If you want to spend less and still enjoy great features, buy an AC with the ...

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.

No matter where you live, at some point in the summer, you'll probably want air conditioning. You have three options for cooling your home -- central air conditioning, window air conditioners and ...

As the weather heats up, our thoughts turn to chilling out. If your home doesn’t have central AC, window air conditioners remain one of the least expensive ways to cool things down while keeping ...

Replacing or buying a new central air conditioning system can be a huge expense, so you’ll want to get it right. To identify systems that are likely to last, Consumer Reports measures and tracks their ...