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No matter where you live, at some point in the summer, you'll probably want air conditioning. You have three options for cooling your home -- central air conditioning, window air conditioners and ...

A window is the best option for venting a portable AC, but there are alternatives if a window is not available. Venting is critical; without it, the AC sends hot air back into the living space.

Summer is just around the corner, which means longer days, more outdoor activities, and much hotter temperatures. When it comes to keeping your home cool, those of us without the glories of a central ...

The best portable air conditioner might just help you survive the coming summer months, especially if you have an antiquated unit and no way of installing a newer wall or window air conditioner. With ...

When the weather heats up, a portable air conditioner can feel like the ultimate summer essential. They're easy to move from room to room, don't require permanent ...

We've spent the last several months testing window air conditioners and portable air conditioners and found that while window units cooled rooms faster, it wasn't that much faster. It's true that ...

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. We've sent this story to your inbox. Portable air conditioners are worth buying in many situations. Many models are now designed for ...

First it was toilet paper and hand sanitizer, then hair dye and webcams. Now, the latest pandemic “must-have” appears to be an air conditioner. Many Americans who thought that working remotely would ...

Based on Consumer Reports’ testing of portable air conditioners, they should be seen as a last resort for cooling a home when fans aren’t enough or other types of air conditioners aren’t an option.

The summer months can be brutal, and climate change is causing historic heat waves in parts of the United States. Maybe you don’t have central air conditioning, because your typically cooler area ...

Portable air conditioners are an option for spaces without central AC, but consider these potential drawbacks before committing to one for your home.