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 ...

On average, window units last around 10 years. That means if your older window unit is acting up in any way or just not performing the way it used to, it's probably time to get a new one. If you're ...

Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Of course it’s on the hottest days that you notice your air conditioner is struggling. And it’s not always the fault of the ...

Purchased an 8300 BTU GE window unit room air conditioner in August 2023. Unit already not cooling. Went through all troubleshooting possibilities and assuming it just needs a coolant. As A/C repair ...

Midea recalled 1.7 million window air conditioners due to mold risks linked to slow-draining water buildup. Over 150 mold reports, including 17 cases of respiratory issues, prompted the recall.

A home appliance company whose window air conditioners were chosen as the New York Times’ best units has recalled 1.7 million of the devices due to possible mold growth leading to sickness. The New ...

We're going to buy some new room air conditioners and are choosing between through-the-wall units that require a sleeve and window-mounted units. Which do you ...

I don’t usually pay a lot of attention to window air conditioners. We have two central ducted heat pumps on our house, as well as a ductless unit for an addition, and I usually only write about ...