First things first, there needs to be a way to turn the current control knob on the AC. [Phil] modeled up a 3D bracket to hold an RC car servo to the AC control panel.

Editor’s Note, June 27, 2025: We published a longer review of the GE 8,000 BTU Smart Window Air Conditioner and linked to it below. It’s our pick for the a/c with the most powerful fan—a ...

Noria's Kickstarter campaign is under way, where it's already received over $300,000 in funding with 35 days to go. Early-bird packages are gone, but you can get the Noria for $300.

But even if you don't have central HVAC, you can still control window air conditioners from afar, so you always arrive home at the end of a sweltering summer day to a ­comfortable and cool house.

Front panel: This is the part of the air conditioner with the control dials, knobs or buttons used to control the power level of the unit and the temperature.

The Cielo Breez Lite is a low-cost, easy-to-use remote that can make your dumb window or portable air conditioner or mini-split unit a little smarter. It’s quick and easy to set up, it comes ...

GE's A/C units are no exception. Available at Home Depot, Lowe's and though GE Appliances dealers, the window air conditioners range from a $248 8,000-BTU model to $359 12,000-BTU model.All of ...