Energy-saving AC units can help reduce both your home's temperature and your electricity bill. Our top choice does that while looking great, too.

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.

These compact air conditioners provide quick relief from the heat without making you break a sweat to get them installed.

After having the huge trees on the west side of my house removed (we already had one fall on the house during a severe storm, the others were just hazards at this point), my house gets very warm ...

LG's 8,000 BTU window AC blew away the competition in our evaluations. We found it great for cooling a living room or a bedroom up to 350 square feet (and it's available in larger sizes up to 15,000 ...

Wondering if installing central air is worth the cost? Here's how to determine if it's the best move for your home.

Units with Wi-Fi support can be set to run on a schedule, or integrated with other smart home devices. This often requires installing an app, but some ACs offer Matter support, which allows you to ...

WHICH WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IS BEST? Central air conditioning isn’t an option for everyone. Sometimes, you need a good window AC unit to keep you cool. A window AC unit might not be as expensive as ...

Luckily, WIRED's favorite portable air conditioners and window air conditioners are on solid Prime Day deals in 2026. This ...

Have you noticed a spike in your electric bill? It could be your AC. Check out these tips for lowering your energy use while still keeping your home cool. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who ...

If you want a powerful unit that gets the job done, the Honeywell HX series is one of the best portable air conditioners I’ve tested. In use, it’s properly punchy. The airflow is strong enough to turn ...