Installing a window air conditioner is typically a straightforward DIY process that can quickly transform a muggy room into a much more comfortable space. If you have any questions about your ...

A faulty installation can damage your AC—or worse. It can fall out of the window.By Perry SantanachoteInstalling a window air conditioner is a sweaty job, so you might be tempted to simply open t ...

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

While setting up your own air conditioning unit may sound daunting, today’s DIY-ready units are far more manageable and safer than you m ...

Summer can be stifling without central air conditioning. Luckily, installing a window AC is within anyone's capabilities if you follow the 10 tips here.

With temperatures reaching the high 90s last week, it’s been a fast start to air conditioner season. For those without central air conditioning, window AC units are probably the next best thing ...

I considered just letting the window frames take the strain, but I'm worried about something cracking, and also that the unit might fall while I'm installing it.

Compared to a regular whole-house AC unit, this DIY approach has the advantage of anyone being able to just buy and install a window AC unit, whereas whole-house AC tends to require a licensed ...