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Millions of Americans are under heat warnings this summer, and window air conditioners are working overtime. You know how it is: You come home from a long, hot day, and all you want to do is bask in ...

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Window air conditioning units are affordable tools that keep you cool during warmer weather. These units are often smaller, easier to maintain, and significantly less expensive than full-home central ...

Ideally, window AC units should be fully cleaned biannually. "You should deep clean a window AC unit twice a year," says Michael Rubino, president of All American Restoration, council-certified mold ...

If you have window A/C, you know what it's like to haul the heavy unit out of storage every year. Before plugging it in, make sure it isn't harboring mold and other irritants. Without proper care and ...

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On average, window units last around 10 years. That means if your older window unit is acting up in any way or just not performing the way it used to, it's probably time to get a new one. If you're ...