For window units, we measured the distance a cool breeze could be felt (known as throw) and recommend models that throw cool air at least five feet. For portable units, we turned the fan speed to high ...

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...

WHICH WINDOW AIR CONDITIONER IS BEST? Central air conditioning isn’t an option for everyone. Sometimes, you need a good window AC unit to keep you cool. A window AC unit might not be as expensive as ...