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We may earn a commission from links on this page. It’s hot as hell. In fact, Earth broke its own unofficial heat record three times last week for the highest average temperature on the planet. Many of ...

Air conditioners require regular maintenance and annual deep cleaning to ensure they’re in good working order, which will improve the comfort level of your home and keep energy costs down. Routine ...

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 ...

The days are getting warmer, and if you're already thinking about ways to stay cool, now is the perfect time to get your window air conditioner summer-ready. Prepping it before the real heat kicks in ...