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 ...

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 ...

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.

The GE AWGP08WWF is part of the Air Conditioners test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Window Air Conditioner models like the AWGP08WWF are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

CINCINNATI — As temperatures soar in Cincinnati, many families are searching for affordable ways to stay cool. While central air conditioning is ideal, window units can provide relief for those ...

The GE PPHV10WWF is part of the Air Conditioners test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Portable Air Conditioner models like the PPHV10WWF are rated on multiple criteria, such as those ...

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 ...

Allow me to set the scene: It's summer, and a heatwave has caught you by surprise. You're lying in a bed of your own sweat, unable to sleep, eat, or do anything except wonder why your usually reliable ...

If you’re considering a portable air conditioner, the first question to ask is whether it’s truly impossible to use a window ...

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