First, make sure your air conditioner is unplugged, then take off the front panel and remove the filter. If it's covered in dust or hair, use a vacuum to clear away as much debris as you can. From ...

It's hot. Like, really hot. Once you learn how to clean a window AC unit, you can stay cool all summer long.

Learning how to clean a window AC unit is a breeze! (Sorry.) Seriously, it’s not hard at all, and when the temperature’s pushing 100, the last thing you want to be without is air conditioning.

If you're not sure how to clean your window AC unit, check out these helpful tips from experts.

Clean the filter and replace it periodically. My dad always said changing the oil is the life of a car—same can be said for changing the filter on your window AC unit.

Your window air conditioning unit is probably dirtier than you think — here’s how to clean it at home, including the products you need to do it.

Air conditioner cleanliness is a buzzy topic right now. Midea recently recalled its entire line of U-shaped ACs due to mold growth, and many are wondering what's lurking inside their units. If you're ...

Even with routine maintenance, air conditioners will need to be deep cleaned to ensure that the entire unit, including the coils and fins, are in good working order. With the help of experts, we ...

Routinely cleaning your AC’s removable air filter will also help prevent mold growth, and it’s easy to do. All window ACs should have removable filters that are accessible from inside your home.

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