The dog days of summer are in full bite mode for millions of Americans. That means cranking the A/C up, which for some, will wind up wiping their old unit out. And when that happens, ceiling or floor ...

An air conditioner unit works by extracting the hot air from your room and replacing it with a refreshing cool blast. Wall-mountable models are available, but it’s unlikely that you’ll use one enough ...

The Black+Decker BPP08WTB portable air conditioner outperformed others in our lab testing. Not only did the Midea MAP14HS1TBL excel in performance compared with most portable air conditioners we ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A portable air conditioner is just what it sounds like — a mobile device that delivers cool air where and ...

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 ...

Summer heat has officially arrived, and if your current cooling situation involves standing in front of an open refrigerator, it might be time to upgrade. Portable air conditioners offer a practical ...

Summer is officially here, and, unfortunately, so are triple-digit temperatures in many parts of the country. During sizzling temperatures like this, you don't want to be caught unprepared without ...

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 ...

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 ...

Most people buy a portable air conditioner to keep their rooms cool without needing to install a window unit or central AC. But many people don’t realize that portable ACs regularly collect water—and ...