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Summer is officially here, and, unfortunately, so are triple-digit temperatures in many parts of the country. During sizzling temperatures like this, you don't want to be caught unprepared without ...

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 ...

"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 ...

Editor’s Note July 28, 2025: Our best overall selection, the Frigidaire Gallery U-Shape Air Conditioner, is currently out of stock across several retailers. Availability is subject to change, but we ...

It goes without saying that, during the summer, a window air conditioner is an absolute must-have. Considering the massive heatwaves that sweep the country during the hotter months, a reliable window ...

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As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...

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 ...

To find the best air conditioners to recommend, our team tested more than a dozen units in our homes and offices in bedrooms, ...