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 ...

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 ...

A step-by-step guide to securing a window air conditioner and filling in the space around it. Q: I am renting a small, old home without central air conditioning. I have a window air conditioner, and ...

As winter approaches and temperatures take a turn, renters and homeowners alike wonder whether to remove or keep their window air conditioning (AC) units installed. While leaving your AC unit in place ...

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 ...

A good window AC unit is the difference between a fun summer and a miserable one. Just like a refrigerator or dishwasher, the appliance needs to be properly maintained in order to keep you cool and ...