With much of the country experiencing the first heat wave of the year before summer has even officially begun, many people are rushing to invest in products that can help them cool down, whether ...

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 ...

Temperatures are steadily rising as we head into summer. If you're sweating it out at home, a portable air conditioner could be just what you need. These plug-in units are designed to cool rooms with ...

Millions of Americans are still working from home, sometimes in attics, basements, and other nooks and crannies that serve as offices. And often these out-of-the-way spaces don’t benefit from the air ...

We carefully reviewed this article in May 2023 and continue to stand by our top-rated picks. When a cooling fan isn't quite cutting your home's needs, it might be time to upgrade to an AC. Although ...

Are the summer heat and humidity wearing you down? Portable air conditioners are versatile appliances that are fast and easy to install and nearly as easily move from room to room as the need arises.

Thanks to its cooling power and easy installation, the Serene Life SLPAC10 Portable Air Conditioner earned the title of best budget-friendly pick in our larger tested review of the best portable air ...

As summer gets underway in the Northern Hemisphere, homeowners without central air face a daunting choice—wrestle with the installation of aesthetically unpleasing window units or suffer through the ...

When the heat is stifling, there's only so much a fan can do. As The Independent’s senior tech critic, who happens to live in a very toasty flat, I’ve done extensive research and testing of cooling ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Portable air conditioners are small, wheeled machines that take air that’s hot, stale ...