Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

If you don't have central air and are in the market for an air conditioner, you've probably been debating which style would work best for your home or apartment. While both portable and window air ...

Whynter 14,000 BTU, 500 sq. ft cooling area ($445, Amazon): Has a fan with activated carbon filter. Three operational modes include air conditioner, dehumidifier and fan. Black + Decker 14,000 BTU, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Summer can either be something to endure or something to enjoy, depending on your perspective. But either ...

Cooling limitations, air quality issues, and a shorter lifespan are only the beginning of the drawbacks many homeowners ...

If you’re strategizing how to keep cool in what feels like one of the hottest summers to date, we recommend opting for an air conditioner that’s effective but also energy-efficient. Window AC units ...

Around 78% of Americans are concerned about rising energy costs but staying in a cool environment shouldn't cost a worrisome amount -- especially during this heat wave. It's important to find a good, ...

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 ...

I don’t usually pay a lot of attention to window air conditioners. We have two central ducted heat pumps on our house, as well as a ductless unit for an addition, and I usually only write about ...