An air conditioner unit leaking water in the house can damage the walls and flooring. Often, the cause is as simple as a clogged drain line or a dirty air filter—repairs you can do yourself. Learn why ...

It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...

Every year when I pull my air conditioner out of storage and reinstall it, I'm worried about whether my window unit managed to survive the colder months. This year when I turned it on, I was worried ...

Ideally, window AC units should be fully cleaned biannually. "You should deep clean a window AC unit twice a year," says Michael Rubino, president of All American Restoration, council-certified mold ...

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Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A heat wave has been scorching the US, signaling that summer weather ...

A good window AC unit is the difference between a fun summer and a miserable one. Just like a refrigerator or dishwasher, the appliance needs to be properly maintained in order to keep you cool and ...

Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition tend to struggle most. We asked air conditioner pros and ...

Window air conditioners are typically used in apartment buildings and older homes without central air. Most people install it in their window, plug it in, and forget it, but at some point that “filter ...

If you live in a house without central air conditioning, summers can be absolutely brutal. Chances are, you’ve considered getting a window AC unit. But diving into the world of window units can be ...

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 ...

Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are working overtime. You know how it is: You come home from a long, hot day, and all you want to do is bask in ...