If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Without central AC, keeping your home cool during the ...

When it comes to summer, staying cool is the name of the game. Welcome: portable air conditioners. These home appliances become essential for beating the heat in the sweaty summer months, but what's ...

It’s that time of year again that’s filled with lounging under sunny skies, sipping ice-cold drinks, and firing up the grill. However, although summer is an excellent time for spending time outdoors ...

Better known as an 'evaporative cooler,' this shoebox-sized unit works like a humidifier and a fan, turning water into cool bursts of air If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service ...

To find the best air conditioners to recommend, our team tested more than a dozen units in our homes and offices in bedrooms, ...

If you’re in the market for a premium portable air conditioner, you’ll find none better than the Whynter ARC-1230WN, which earned top marks in our larger tested review of the best portable AC units.

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In 2020, no one needs to travel or live without a good way to cool themselves off. Whether you need help with cooling in your home or on the go, these portable air conditioners will make your life ...

Summer is here and while some people really enjoy the heat (I don’t understand these people) others do everything they can to keep cool during the 90 degree afternoons we’ve been having lately. And if ...

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 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 ...