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 ...

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 ...

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Expensive repairs? Find a warranty to cover future costs. Broken or malfunctioning air conditioners can cause severe discomfort, especially in ...

It’s hot as hell. In fact, Earth broke its own unofficial heat record three times last week for the highest average temperature on the planet. Many of us have window AC units at home, but they get ...

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 ...

Replacing an air conditioner is expensive, but there are some ways to save. Some or all of the mortgage lenders featured on our site are advertising partners of NerdWallet, but this does not influence ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly two million air conditioners were recalled Thursday due to possible mold growth and exposure within the units. U and U+ Window Air Conditioners made by Midea and sold in several ...

This spring, I decided enough was enough. It was time to get a grown-up air conditioner that wouldn’t wake me (and all my neighbors) up every time it hummed to life. So I did what any Brooklynite who ...

(WHTM) — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of nearly 2 million window air conditioners due to the risk of mold exposure. According to CPSC, approximately 1.7 ...