If you're looking to keep a small room cool in even the hottest months of the year, Consumer Reports recommends trying this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The Black+Decker BPP08WTB portable air conditioner outperformed others in our lab testing. Not only did the Midea MAP14HS1TBL ...

Prepare for easy setup, effective cooling, and the ability to move from room to room.

Consumer Reports gave this portable AC the highest score among both large and compact units, along with perfect scores in ...

The best portable air conditioner might just help you survive the coming summer months, especially if you have an antiquated unit and no way to install a new wall- or window-mounted air conditioner.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tired of using loud and unsightly window air conditioners or clunky and underpowered portable air conditioners? Even if you ...

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 ...