Erin Gobler is a personal finance writer based in Madison, Wisconsin. She writes about topics including budgeting, student loans, credit, mortgages, investing and insurance. Her work has been ...

Your air conditioner probably isn’t the prettiest appliance in your home, but it is one of the most important in the summer. Whether you have a single window unit or multiple portable ones, an A/C ...

If you want fresh, breezy air without the stress of window installation or aren’t lucky enough to have central air, a portable air conditioner can be a great solution. Think of them as A/C units on ...

Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition tend to struggle most. We asked air conditioner pros and ...