Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. It’s not often that we compile a “best of” list from a product category that, overall, delivers mediocre performance in ...

The Black+Decker BPP08WTB portable air conditioner outperformed others in our lab testing. Not only did the Midea MAP14HS1TBL excel in performance compared with most portable air conditioners we ...

Summer’s finally here, and for some parts of the country, it’s going to be a scorcher. For those looking to beat the heat, a multitude of air-conditioning options are available for your residence.

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. Are portable air conditioners worth it? We asked experts about all the pros and cons. Portable air conditioners are worth buying in ...

Depending on where you live, some of us are already in the thick of it when it comes to summer heat and humidity. For the rest of us, it’s coming, Be prepared for days that are unbearably hot and ...

With much of the country experiencing the first heat wave of the year before summer has even officially begun, many people are rushing to invest in products that can help them cool down, whether ...

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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.

If you hate summer or just run hot year-round, a window air conditioner installed 365 days a year may be the perfect solution. But if you live in a small space and want access to your window ...

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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 ...