In today’s climate, a reliable cooling system is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Whether you’re building a new home or upgrading an outdated HVAC system, investing in professional central air ...

No matter where you live, at some point in the summer, you'll probably want air conditioning. You have three options for cooling your home -- central air conditioning, window air conditioners and ...

Is your landlord keeping you from keeping cool? From legal paths to DIY cooling solutions, you have a few options when you ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

This window-mounted air-conditioner—which you shamefully purchased a mere two days after vowing to save money and stick it out in your un-air-conditioned apartment this summer—is equipped with air ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Dreo Smart Air Conditioner AC516S is a mobile (on wheels) simple-to-install air conditioner that's smart. This is an air conditioner that ...

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 ...