When the mercury rises and the air stays hot and humid even after the sun goes down, you’ll need to find a way to stay cool. Many older homes don’t have whole-house air conditioning systems, which ...

Temperatures are climbing. With the dog days of summer just around the corner, the perfect time to shop for a new air conditioner is now. There are numerous factors to consider when you're shopping ...

Size matters when you’re buying a window air conditioner. Buy too small and it will struggle to keep the room at a comfortable temperature; buy too big and and the room will cool too quickly without ...

If you've finally broken down and decided to beat the sweltering heat with an air conditioner, Consumer Reports has a fantastic calculator for figuring out exactly how much A/C you need. Based on your ...