It goes without saying that, during the summer, a window air conditioner is an absolute must-have. Considering the massive heatwaves that sweep the country during the hotter months, a reliable window ...

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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 ...

If you’re strategizing how to keep cool in what feels like one of the hottest summers to date, we recommend opting for an air conditioner that’s effective but also energy-efficient. Window AC units ...

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 ...

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 ...

Until recently, those of us without central air had to choose between sweltering humidity and loud, cold-inducing frigidity every summer. But the latest window air conditioners are capable of cooling ...