Portable air conditioners are a versatile alternative to window units because you can easily move them from room to room. Also known as stand-up air conditioners, they take in air from the room around ...

I’ve been working with computers for ages, starting with a multi-year stint in purchasing for a major IBM reseller in New York City before eventually landing at PCMag (back when it was still in print ...

Mini split air conditioners are heating and cooling systems that allow users to control temperatures on a room-by-room basis.

There is no need to suffer through summer heat when inexpensive, energy-efficient air conditioners are widely available. Since October 26, 2015, all ENERGY STAR rated room air conditioners have been ...

When it comes to making it through summer (and late spring and early fall), a reliable air conditioner is a must. However, a lot of them are seriously ugly. Obviously, an air conditioner is more ...

It operates more quietly, more efficiently, and generally keeps your room more comfortable. The technology has been around for about a decade, but rarely gets the notice it deserves. In recent seasons ...

For an air con unit to really do its job, it needs to be operated within a sealed room and vented out of an open window via ...

When the weather gets warm, you want an air conditioner that can take the heat. The good news, according to a survey of thousands of Consumer Reports members, is that window air conditioners tend to ...

On a hot and humid summer day, when the heavy muggy air makes it difficult to breathe and spending any time outdoors means wearing soaking wet, sticky clothes, entering an air-conditioned building or ...

The Sensibo Sky is useful gadget for controlling stand-alone air conditioners and heat pumps additional brains, but it’s a bit light on features for the asking price. The Sensibo Sky can make any air ...

If your home doesn’t have central air and installing a window unit isn’t feasible, there are a variety of other ways to stay cool and comfortable. The best air conditioner alternatives include ...

Like any appliance, air conditioners need a little TLC to deliver optimal performance. And it’s the ACs that haven’t been kept in top-notch condition that tend to struggle most. You don’t need to lose ...