After years of sticky summers in small city apartments, my childhood memories of air-conditioned houses started to feel more and more distant. Living in buildings with small, oddly-shaped windows or ...

What is a portable air conditioner and how do they work? A portable air conditioner (also known as portable AC, room air conditioner or dehumidifier) is designed to be easily moved around the room, RV ...

When you live in a small space, every decision matters—including how you cool your room. A bulky window unit or loud portable AC might get the job done, but they come with drawbacks. If you want ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Lets say a room is 15'x 11' and I had to choose between a 6,000 BTU AC and a 10,000 BTU AC to cool the room to 72 Fahrenheit in economy mode. Which would be a more efficient choice? My guess is the 10 ...