Why do window ACs actually need a window? On the surface, it feels unnecessary — after all, the unit is clearly designed to blow cold air from the front. Why can't you just set it on the floor like a ...

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Like a lot of New Yorkers, I’ve always depended on a humble window AC unit to survive summer’s swampy grip. For nearly a decade, my old Frigidaire did its best: It was dented from three moves, louder ...

With the hotter months quickly approaching, the heat might be on to find the right air conditioner to keep your home feeling cool. But ACs can also be costly — many of the models we’ve previously ...