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The drain pipes of an air conditioner with grime and build-up that needs cleaning.

The 5-Minute AC Maintenance Task Most Homeowners Forget

By Timothy Dale

The best through the wall air conditioner installed under a window in a living room

The Best Through-the-Wall Air Conditioners of 2026

By Tony Carrick, Michelle Larson

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck

The Best Small Window Air Conditioners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Young woman opening modern window at home

This Window Trick Can Help Cool Off Your House

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the best portable air conditioners together before teting

The Best Portable Air Conditioners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Paul Rankin, Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor, Savannah Sher

Close up view of a white mini split air conditioner on a brick wall.

What Size Mini-Split Air Conditioner Do I Need?

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

Person using remote for one of the Best Energy Efficient Air Conditioners

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A group of the best pedestal fans in a home before testing.

The Best Pedestal Fans of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Michelle Larson, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

A group of the Best Floor Fans together before testing

The Best Floor Fans of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton, Stacey L. Nash, Erica Reagle

An open floor plan home that proves challenging to heat and cool consistently.

The Hidden Challenge of Open Floor Plans (and the Cooling Fix You Haven’t Considered)

By Sandi Schwartz

Presented By Tosot

Home Depot Drops Air Conditioners Up to 72% Off for Memorial Day—Save on Portable, Window, and Mini-Split Models

Home Depot Drops Air Conditioners Up to 72% Off for Memorial Day—Save on Portable, Window, and Mini-Split Models

By Glenda Taylor

A Turbro mini-split air conditioning system installed in a home office.

No Central Air? No Problem: The Easier Install to Keep Comfortable This Summer

By Tony Carrick

Presented By Turbro

Amazon Is Clearing Out a Top-Rated Dreo Fan for Spring—Now Just $60

Amazon Slashed a Top-Rated Dreo Fan for Spring 25% Off

By Glenda Taylor

A technician uses a tablet to demonstrate heat pump features to a couple outdoors.

5 Things Your HVAC Technician Wishes You Knew

By Sandi Schwartz

The best quiet fans grouped together before testing.

The Best Quiet Fans to Keep You Cool and Comfortable, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Carol Benton

The Best Box Fans

The Best Box Fans for Any Room in Your Home, Tested

By Katie Barton, Timothy Dale

A woman stands in front of an electric fan to cool off.

How to Make a Fan Blow Cold Air: 3 Tricks That Actually Work

By Deirdre Mundorf

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

A homeowner feeling air coming from air conditioner during hot summer day.

4 Easy Places You Can Add More Insulation This Summer—Without Tearing Out a Wall

By Tony Carrick

Old air conditioner and focus evaporator of dirty, foul, be putrid Before cleaning on the purple wall in the home office in the summer and circuit board control.

Convinced There’s Mold in Your Window Air Conditioner? Take Your AC Apart.

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The best whole house fan option installed in an attic

Beat the Summer Heat With One of Our Favorite Whole-House Fans

An outside air conditioning unit with a brick wall in the background.

6 Reasons Your Outside AC Unit Isn’t Turning On

By Lauren Wingo

A homeowner cleaning around an air conditioner condenser unit to troubleshoot an air conditioner that stops cooling.

What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Inside view of HVAC piping to a furnace or AC unit.

What to Do if There’s Mold in Your HVAC Air Ducts

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Paul Rankin

A professional contractor is on the roof working near the exhaust fan.

How to Improve Attic Ventilation: What Homeowners Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Woman uses garden hose to rinse debris from air conditioner compressor.

How to Clean Air Conditioner Coils

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Jason Brick

A woman sits on a couch below an AC unit.

Why Is My AC Unit Buzzing Every Few Minutes?

By Stephanie Mickelson

The Best Air Conditioner Cover Option installed on a window air conditioning unit

The Best Air Conditioner Covers

A woman sits under an AC mounted on a white brick wall.

Does Your AC Smell Like Gas? Here’s How to Troubleshoot the Issue Safely

By Stephanie Mickelson

A young woman sits on a sofa, using a remote to manage an AC.

This Weird AC Smell Might Be a Telltale Sign That You Have a Mold Problem

By Kaytlyn Smith

A worker installs a mini split outside.

Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

A worker in a blue suit installs an AC unit outside a home.

Central AC Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

By Brie Greenhalgh, Catherine Hiles

A woman is using a digital thermostat to change the air conditioning temperature.

This Is the Best AC Temperature for Energy Savings, According to Experts

By Deirdre Mundorf

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

The Vornado pedestal fan in front of closet doors during testing.

Cooling Comfort: Is This Vornado Fan the Answer to Summer Swelter?

By Glenda Taylor

A view of two heat pumps outside.

Heat Pump Costs: A Budgeting Guide for Installation and Replacement

By Glenda Taylor, Evelyn Auer

Two workers install an HVAC unit.

How Much Does HVAC Unit Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Attic Fan Installation Cost

What You Need to Know About Attic Fan Installation Cost

By Stephanie Mickelson

How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner

How to Clean a Window Air Conditioner

By Caylin Harris

how to clean air conditioner filter.

How to Clean an Air Conditioner Filter in 4 Easy Steps

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Amy Lynch

Solved! What Is a SEER Rating?

By Gretchen Heber, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Ceiling Fan Direction

All You Need to Know About Ceiling Fan Direction

Air Conditioner AC Pipe Insulation

Replacing Air Conditioner Pipe Insulation for Maximum Energy Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do

Too Hot Upstairs, Too Cold Downstairs? Here’s What to Do

How to Clean a Fan

How To: Clean a Fan

By Manasa Reddigari, Donna Boyle Schwartz

How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?

How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

New Air Conditioning for Old Houses

New Air Conditioning for Old Houses

6 Things to Know Before Switching to a Smart Thermostat

6 Things to Know Before Switching to a Smart Thermostat

By Glenda Taylor

Ditch the Ducts: Choose Ductless HVAC for Savings and Comfort

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

4 Types of Air Conditioners to Consider When Updating or Adding to Your HVAC

Choose the Right AC for Your Home with This Cheat Sheet

By Glenda Taylor

Air Conditioner Leaking

Solved! What to Do When Your Air Conditioner Is Leaking Water