Every year when I pull my air conditioner out of storage and reinstall it, I'm worried about whether my window unit managed to survive the colder months. This year when I turned it on, I was worried ...

Window air conditioners are typically used in apartment buildings and older homes without central air. Most people install it in their window, plug it in, and forget it, but at some point that “filter ...

Given that the average person in the U.S. spends 90% of their time inside, indoor air quality can have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. But many people overlook one common ...

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...

Changing the air filters in your HVAC system regularly is important not only for the air quality in your home, but also for saving money on your energy bill, as well as maintenance costs down the road ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. Dryers that don’t dry, vacuum cleaners that don’t clean, and air conditioners that don’t cool might be plagued by the same ...

Dryers that don’t dry, vacuum cleaners that don’t clean, and air conditioners that don’t cool might be plagued by the same problem: a clogged or dirty filter. To keep many appliances in tip-top shape, ...