Pour warm (not hot, not boiling) water over the case covering the unit. Tap the unit gently a few times with something like a wrench (or your hand!) to knock the ice off. Use a blow dryer to thaw it.

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Window AC units have their perks. They're small and easy to install, relatively cheap so far as air conditioners go, and they don't use that much power. These pros make them the perfect package for ...

Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...

When I moved into my NYC apartment three years ago, I soon realized that living in a pre-war building came with a unique set of challenges: The apartment runs hot and has been hard to cool down. I ...

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