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We surveyed mechanics nationwide to give you a better idea of what fixing your car’s AC might cost, whether you need a simple recharge or a full compressor replacement. The quotes we gathered averaged ...

The AWGP12 looks just like any window air conditioner. It has a white finish, measures 14.9 by 18.9 by 20.4 inches (HWD), and weighs 50 pounds. It is designed for rooms of up to 550 square feet and ...

In this video, learn how to refill your car or truck’s A/C system with R134a refrigerant, the most common type used. This method is also applicable when adding Freon to your system. Find out how to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A questionable smell, an odd noise, or just the feeling that your window AC unit isn't keeping the space as cool as it used to can set off the ...

This spring, I decided enough was enough. It was time to get a grown-up air conditioner that wouldn’t wake me (and all my neighbors) up every time it hummed to life. So I did what any Brooklynite who ...

Like a lot of New Yorkers, I’ve always depended on a humble window AC unit to survive summer’s swampy grip. For nearly a decade, my old Frigidaire did its best: It was dented from three moves, louder ...

Walmart’s summer deals aren’t cooling off, but the big markdown on this window air conditioner is sure to keep you cool and comfortable. The Ktaxon 12,000 BTU Window Air Conditioner is on sale for ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

The New York Times named the Midea U shaped air conditioner as the best air conditioner of 2025, and now nearly 1.7 million of the popular window units are under recall due to possible mold growth, ...

As global temperatures continue to rise, changing which geographic areas experience heat waves at different times, you'll want to prepare to beat the heat in an economical way (especially as ...

Summer arrived with a bang last week, with temperatures soaring all around the country, and if you’re anything like me, the first 90-degree day means pulling window air conditioners out of storage for ...