Today’s air conditioner units are smart — they can be scheduled by apps, monitor indoor air quality, and let you know when filters need to be changed. But those looking at new, room-based AC products ...

Based on Consumer Reports’ testing of portable air conditioners, they should be seen as a last resort for cooling a home when fans aren’t enough or other types of air conditioners aren’t an option.

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 ...

No matter where you live, at some point in the summer, you'll probably want air conditioning. You have three options for cooling your home -- central air conditioning, window air conditioners and ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more We're just about halfway through the summer and the heat shows no signs of abating. If your home doesn't ...

Let's get one thing straight before you run to the comments section. Portable AC units are not the cheapest or most energy-efficient way to cool down a room. We know this, but we also know this is the ...

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 ...

We're just about halfway through the summer and the heat shows no signs of abating. If your home doesn't have the type of windows that can accommodate a traditional AC, you don't have to suffer in ...

If you've ever installed a window air conditioner, you know it's a hassle. These beasts can weigh over 100 pounds, and there's always the fear it could fall out and squash someone below. You may be ...