Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

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Not all air conditioners are created equal. In fact, there are as many types as there are homes to cool. Our list explains ...

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 ...

Summer is just around the corner, which means longer days, more outdoor activities, and much hotter temperatures. When it comes to keeping your home cool, those of us without the glories of a central ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Installing a window air conditioner is typically a straightforward DIY process that can quickly transform a muggy room into a much more comfortable space. If you have any questions about your specific ...