We may earn a commission from links on this page. It’s hot as hell. In fact, Earth broke its own unofficial heat record three times last week for the highest average temperature on the planet. Many of ...

As winter sets in, our air conditioners will finally get a break after months of heavy use. With ACs switched off for the next 4-5 months, now is the perfect time to give them the care they deserve.

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This summer has been an absolute scorcher, with temperatures soaring into triple digits during heat waves and heat domes. This has made running the AC absolutely crucial for many families, especially ...

As summer heat cranks up, so will AC usage. If you don't have the luxury of central air conditioning that cools your whole home, a more affordable fallback is a window AC unit that can keep smaller ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A questionable smell, an odd noise, or just the feeling that your window AC unit isn't keeping the space as cool as it used to can set off the ...