Expert DIYer April Wilkerson installs a window AC unit to effectively cool a working shop space during hot weather.

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 ...

Now that summer is in full swing, the best air conditioners on Amazon are helpful home appliances to install in a pinch. After all, no one wants to spend the day sweaty or toss through the night ...

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 ...

The best portable air conditioner might just help you survive the coming summer months, especially if you have an antiquated unit and no way of installing a newer wall or window air conditioner. With ...

Walmart’s summer deals aren’t cooling off, but the big markdown on this window air conditioner is sure to keep you cool and comfortable. The Ktaxon 12,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner is on sale for ...

The combination of moisture and dust in AC units can be a recipe for mold. Here’s how to keep yours as fungi-free as possible. It’s common for mold to grow in air conditioners because of the moisture ...

The New York Times named the Midea U shaped air conditioner as the best air conditioner of 2025, and now nearly 1.7 million of the popular window units are under recall due to possible mold growth, ...

Manufacturer Midea is voluntarily recalling about 1.7 million of its popular U and U+ Smart air conditioners because pooled water in the units may not drain fast enough, leading to mold growth. The ...

Summer arrived with a bang last week, with temperatures soaring all around the country, and if you’re anything like me, the first 90-degree day means pulling window air conditioners out of storage for ...