Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A reliable air conditioner is a must-have on hot summer days. Simpler and (much!) cheaper to install than an HVAC system, a window ...

These ACs from Frigidaire, GE, LG, and Midea can keep things cool and quiet while you sleep U-shaped air conditioners like this Midea can run quieter because they use your window to block out noise.

The difference between a good air conditioner and a great one isn’t just how quickly it cools a room—but also how quietly it does so. On a hot, still summer night, a quiet air conditioner may be the ...

Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

Last year, when I bought two Midea U window air conditioners, I didn’t know that I had just made the biggest quality-of-life improvement purchase ever. I was replacing dinky, underpowered window units ...

The best window air conditioners can turn a sweltering apartment into an icebox. They come in handy for anyone buying an older home that isn’t outfitted with central air conditioning, and they’re a ...

Choosing the right window air conditioner involves considering cooling capacity, energy efficiency, noise levels, and advanced features.

Sure, a quiet air conditioner is nice during the day, but it’s essential at night when you’re trying to sleep. That’s why, in addition to testing how well air conditioners cool a room, we also rate ...