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We asked an HVAC pro how to keep your home cool with just window AC units—8 of her top tips

Key Points Power on the AC unit during the off-peak hours and shut it off just before peak hours take effect.Use a fan in ...

The Ideal Temperature To Set Your Air Conditioner In Summer, According To Experts

While you may feel tempted to turn your air conditioner down below the 70 mark when the peak of summer arrives, our expert ...

No Central Air? No Sweat. These Tested Window Air Conditioners Cool Down Spaces Fast

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.
New York Magazine

There’s a New Generation of Window AC Units. We Found the Best Ones.

Units with Wi-Fi support can be set to run on a schedule, or integrated with other smart home devices. This often requires installing an app, but some ACs offer Matter support, which allows you to ...
Wired

Looking to Buy a Window Air Conditioner? Read This First

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 ...