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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.

Find out how to keep a home with casement windows cool this summer—even with portable ACs that require a little extra rigging ...

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

Whether you’re looking for a window unit or a portable AC, the requirements for a good large-room air conditioner are similar to those of a normal-size one. Having tested over a dozen units in the ...

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 ...

From easy installation to whisper-quiet settings and new slashed prices, here are the top 5 window AC units, including picks ...