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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

During the heat wave, Texans are looking for new ways to cool down. One of those ways is mini-split air conditioning systems. Mini-split units include two main parts, an outdoor compressor or ...

Nelly’s “Hot In Here” is a classic, and while it’s a bop on the Peloton, it’s a drag when your air conditioning breaks down. The best air conditioners will bust the hot air and keep the airflow ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the compressor in your air conditioner, at least as long as it’s pumping out cool air. But if you’re in the market for a new window AC this season, ...

Allow me to set the scene: It's summer, and a heatwave has caught you by surprise. You're lying in a bed of your own sweat, unable to sleep, eat, or do anything except wonder why your usually reliable ...

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...