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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 ...

The best window air conditioners we tested can reduce the room’s temperature by 10° F in less than 15 minutes. If your window air conditioner is on the fritz—for example, it’s struggling to ...

Dear Apartment Guru, I live on the bottom floor of a brownstone. All three of the apartments above me have positioned their air conditioner window units directly above my back door. When I leave ...

First, make sure your air conditioner is unplugged, then take off the front panel and remove the filter. If it's covered in ...

It's hot. Like, really hot. Once you learn how to clean a window AC unit, you can stay cool all summer long.

Keeping your window air conditioner clean and dry can help reduce the presence of these airborne contaminants. Both your wallet and your air-conditioner unit will benefit from regular cleanings too.