Why do window ACs actually need a window? On the surface, it feels unnecessary — after all, the unit is clearly designed to blow cold air from the front. Why can't you just set it on the floor like a ...

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With a majority of the Eastern seaboard of the United States dealing with extremely poor air quality, it's understandable if you're having trouble breathing — in fact, you're far from alone. But ...

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 ...

As climate change brings hotter summers, AC manufacturers are positioning sleek window units as lifestyle accessories. Some of them are less effective than they are stylish. By Callie Holtermann Last ...

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For the past 20 years, Affordable Home AC has been a trusted name in keeping homes across Hawai‘i cool, comfortable, and energy-efficient. Specializing in LG window air conditioners, the locally owned ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Broken or malfunctioning air conditioners can cause severe discomfort, especially in the heat of the summer. And some repairs may not be feasible or even ...

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