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 ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often you ...

During the warmer months, a window air conditioner can help keep your room comfortable for work, sleep, and relaxation. However, sometimes, it can fail to work as expected and leave you scratching ...

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...