Ideally, window AC units should be fully cleaned biannually. "You should deep clean a window AC unit twice a year," says Michael Rubino, president of All American Restoration, council-certified mold ...

With a few common household materials and this easy step-by-step guide, you can care for your window AC and make sure it's ready and able to keep you cool during the hottest months of the year and ...

Window air conditioning units are affordable tools that keep you cool during warmer weather. These units are often smaller, easier to maintain, and significantly less expensive than full-home central ...

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Spring has officially sprung, and while many of us are still in the throes of winter weather, others are starting to prep for warmer weather. If you have a window air conditioner, that means take a ...

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 ...

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 produce ...