Tom spent 20 years running his own contracting company, working as a building mechanic and operating as a carpenter. Now he creates solar, home security, moving and home warranty content content for ...

The Vornado Transom is our choice for best window fan overall due to its sleekness and wide speed range. While you’ll be better off using a window AC unit or portable air conditioner during ...

To help you make an informed decision, we'll compare portable and window ACs and highlight their main features so you can decide what makes sense for you.

Shop TODAY independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. While we couldn’t be more excited for upcoming beach and pool days, ...

There will be little relief from soaring electricity costs or hot temperatures this summer. The Farmers' Almanac is predicting 2024 to be one of the hottest summers on record and it is expected to be ...

This week I’m settling the debate on whether a window fan should face inside or outside and offering other tips on how to stay cool this summer. Also in this issue: the surprising amount of food we ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thom Dunn Thom Dunn is a writer focusing on home heating and cooling. He once ...

As temperatures in Central Indiana climb higher, so do electricity bills. One way to lower the cost of your monthly utilities is by using window fans to cool your home. Window fans use less energy ...

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 ...

This summer has been a scorcher, and it's not done yet. From record-breaking heat waves, to heat domes that have sent temperatures soaring for days at a time, staying cool is more difficult than ever.

For those of us without central air, a window air conditioner is the next best thing for keeping cool during the scorching hot summer months. There are hundreds of models to choose from though, which ...