The best window air conditioners can turn a sweltering apartment into an icebox. They come in handy for anyone buying an older home that isn’t outfitted with central air conditioning, and they’re a ...

Whynter 14,000 BTU, 500 sq. ft cooling area ($445, Amazon): Has a fan with activated carbon filter. Three operational modes include air conditioner, dehumidifier and fan. Black + Decker 14,000 BTU, ...

Find the right window air conditioner for your space and you’ll stay cool all summer long—and save a bundle in the process. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a ...

With a majority of the Eastern seaboard of the United States dealing with extremely poor air quality, it's understandable if you're having trouble breathing — in fact, you're far from alone. But ...

When you don’t have central A/C, summers can be a struggle, but luckily, both portable and window air conditioners can give you similar results without the cost or disruption of installing central air ...

Around 78% of Americans are concerned about rising energy costs but staying in a cool environment shouldn't cost a worrisome amount -- especially during this heat wave. It's important to find a good, ...

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 ...

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 ...

For many urbanites, summer means being constantly dripped on from the air conditioners that fill virtually every city window. These ubiquitous boxes must consume a tremendous amount of energy. From an ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The city of Louisville will be distributing air-conditioning units to low-income residents in several neighborhoods this summer thanks to the efforts of several Metro Council ...