Today’s air conditioner units are smart — they can be scheduled by apps, monitor indoor air quality, and let you know when filters need to be changed. But those looking at new, room-based AC products ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A window air conditioner can be a lifesaver in a heatwave, but how do you install one in a horizontal sliding window? Most window air ...

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 ...

If you've ever installed a window air conditioner, you know it's a hassle. These beasts can weigh over 100 pounds, and there's always the fear it could fall out and squash someone below. You may be ...