The difference between a good air conditioner and a great one isn’t just how quickly it cools a room—but also how quietly it does so. On a hot, still summer night, a quiet air conditioner may be the ...

Portable air conditioners are an option for spaces without central AC, but consider these potential drawbacks before ...

While a quiet air conditioner is nice during the day, it’s especially important at night when you’re trying to sleep. That’s why, in addition to grading air conditioners on how quickly they cool a ...

Sure, a quiet air conditioner is nice during the day, but it’s essential at night when you’re trying to sleep. That’s why, in addition to testing how well air conditioners cool a room, we also rate ...

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Air handlers are the heart of an HVAC system, moving the conditioned air through a building. Like a heart, they can generate a lot of noise while operating. Manufacturers, however, are taking steps to ...

A reliable air conditioner is a must-have on hot summer days. Simpler and (much!) cheaper to install than an HVAC system, a window-mounted unit is one of the easiest and affordable ways to effectively ...

There isn't a clear superior option between window units and portable options. Choosing between the two largely depends on ...

These ACs from Frigidaire, GE, LG, and Midea can keep things cool and quiet while you sleep U-shaped air conditioners like this Midea can run quieter because they use your window to block out noise.