It's hard to resist the urge to crank up the AC during a heatwave. But if you rely on a window unit to stay cool, you may notice that when temperatures soar, your AC isn't as effective as usual, and ...

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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 ...

Whether your home has a room that's a notorious hotspot or you simply don't have the luxury of central HVAC, there's a good chance you've considered installing a window air conditioning unit. These ...

It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...

On average, window units last around 10 years. That means if your older window unit is acting up in any way or just not performing the way it used to, it's probably time to get a new one. If you're ...

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