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Q: I am renting a small, old home without central air conditioning. I have a window air conditioner, and the past few years I’ve awkwardly filled in the space around it with a large piece of plywood.

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.

The Windmill was the top-performing AC unit in our tests, outperforming all other window and portable units. It dropped from ...

These compact air conditioners provide quick relief from the heat without making you break a sweat to get them installed.

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...