Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...

If you live in an apartment in a major city, you likely have a window AC that was either a hassle to install or was there long before you moved in. If this is the case, the last thing you want to do ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Window AC units have long been popular as an affordable option for cooling during the summer, particularly for those who live in mobile homes ...

SEATTLE — Summer has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. And like it or not, the heat is on. That’s especially true inside Consumer Reports' specially designed testing chamber. The heat inside the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you don't have a central HVAC system, a window heat pump, paired with some of the best hacks for a warmer house this winter, can be a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. Cassidy was an updates editor whose main responsibility is to write and edit ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Denise Lewis doesn't want to break the rules, but she feels like she has no choice. Her Northeast Portland condominium complex bans window AC units. So, amid this week’s extreme heat, ...

It's hot. Like, really hot. Learn how to clean a window AC unit, and you can stay cool all summer long. Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are ...