Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A window air conditioner is a practical and cost-effective way to control your indoor ...

Q: I am renting a small, old home without central air conditioning. I have a window air conditioner, and the past few years I’ve awkwardly filled in the space around it with a large piece of plywood.

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 ...

SAN ANTONIO, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Friedrich QuietMaster(R) Programmable models, the SS12L30 and the SM21L30, have been awarded 2007 Consumers Digest Best Buys in the premium room air conditioner ...

Installing a window air conditioner is a sweaty job, so you might be tempted to simply open the window, boost the air conditioner into place, close the window, and hope for the best. Not a good idea, ...

When it’s hot enough to need an air conditioner, installing one can be a chore, tempting you to cut corners. Please don’t. A poorly installed AC is at best noisy ...