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.

If you don’t have central air and are in the market for an air conditioner, you’ve probably been debating which style would work best for your home or apartment. While both portable and window air ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is the best portable air conditioner? As it warms up outside, your home will begin to warm up too. Sitting in a hot house all day can make you feel drained of your energy, not to mention sweaty.

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 ...

Portable air conditioners have a lot going for them. They're renter-friendly, easy to install and perfect for cooling stubborn hot spots. They also shine in spaces where narrow windows can't fit a ...