If you want to stay comfortable all year round while cutting back on energy costs, then using one of the best window air conditioners with heat can help. These multifunctional AC units are efficient, ...

When it’s hot enough to need an air conditioner, installing one can be a chore, tempting you to cut corners. Please don’t. A poorly installed AC is at best noisy ...

A basic window unit is typically cheaper than other models and relatively easy to install, but they guzzle energy and can contribute to emissions. With temperatures climbing into the triple digits, ...

If you’re strategizing how to keep cool in what feels like one of the hottest summers to date, we recommend opting for an air conditioner that’s effective but also energy-efficient. Window AC units ...

Looking for more ways to cool off? Check out CNN Underscored’s Guide to Beating the Heat for the products that help us cope with high summer temperatures. The best window air conditioners can turn a ...

SEATTLE — Summer has arrived in the Pacific Northwest. And like it or not, the heat is on. That’s especially true inside Consumer Reports' specially designed testing chamber. The heat inside the ...

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Editor’s Note July 28, 2025: Our best overall selection, the Frigidaire Gallery U-Shape Air Conditioner, is currently out of stock across several retailers. Availability is subject to change, but we ...