On average, window units last around 10 years. That means if your older window unit is acting up in any way or just not performing the way it used to, it's probably time to get a new one. If you're ...

Here are the most common problems that crop up with window and central air conditioners—many you can fix yourself—plus CR's ...

Broken or malfunctioning air conditioners can cause severe discomfort, especially in the heat of the summer. And some repairs may not be feasible or even possible on older air conditioning units.

The best window air conditioners we tested can reduce the room’s temperature by 10° F in less than 15 minutes. If your window air conditioner is on the fritz—for example, it’s struggling to produce ...

I don’t usually pay a lot of attention to window air conditioners. We have two central ducted heat pumps on our house, as well as a ductless unit for an addition, and I usually only write about ...

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of more than 1.7 million window air conditioners because they can allow mold to grow, posing a health risk. The recalled window air ...

About 1.7 million window air conditioners made by Midea are being recalled due to risks of mold exposure, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Pooled water in the air conditioners ...