A window is the best option for venting a portable AC, but there are alternatives if a window is not available. Venting is critical; without it, the AC sends hot air back into the living space.

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 ...

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 ...

Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...

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 ...

We've spent the last several months testing window air conditioners and portable air conditioners and found that while window units cooled rooms faster, it wasn't that much faster. It's true that ...

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 ...

Portable air conditioners have a lot going for them. They're renter-friendly, easy to install and perfect for cooling stubborn hot spots. They also shine in spaces where narrow windows can't fit a ...