Living in Minnesota, I dread four or five weeks a year. A few of those are in January and February when the temperature never exceeds 2 degrees. And then there are the dog days of summer, when the ...

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 ...

Compact portable air conditioners can be hit or miss. Sure, they’re easy to move around, but too often they end up feeling more like glorified fans, leaving you wondering: Are portable air ...

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 ...

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 ...

If your home isn’t equipped for central air conditioning, mini-splits may be a smart alternative, particularly if you don’t want to install and remove clunky window units each season. Mini-splits, ...

I've tested dozens of the best portable air conditioners, but "portable" can be a bit of a misnomer for most of these machines. You can move them around your house, but you still need a window and an ...