Window AC units are generally more affordable and can be installed by two people in two hours. DIY-ing the job saves you an installation bill of $140 to $500, depending on the type of unit. You can ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Apartment living has its trade-offs. Sure, I never have to mow the lawn or shovel snow, but living in New York City, I ...

Here are some installation tips for contractors who sell and service packaged terminal air conditioning (ptac) units. Check the manufacturer’s specs for proper mounting and securing of the sleeve.

For many, the beginning of April means the start of warm weather. So it’s not too surprising that, according to Lewis Shenker, the president of New York City–based appliance dealer Gringer and Sons, ...

A white AC unit installed on a dark green wall with patterned carpet below it - Stefania Pelfini, La Waziya Photography/Getty Images When the weather starts heating up, there's no appliance more ...

What is a PTAC unit? If packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) units were a federally regulated drug, each equipment sale would be required to include a list of side effects and cautionary notes.

When it’s hot enough to need an air conditioner, installing one can be a chore, tempting you to cut corners. Please don’t. A poorly installed AC is at best noisy ...