There isn't a clear superior option between window units and portable options. Choosing between the two largely depends on ...

Until recently, I thought a window air conditioning unit could only be an eyesore; a purely utilitarian device that was required to keep me from melting into my couch all summer long. For me, going ...

If you’re in the market for a premium portable air conditioner, you’ll find none better than the Whynter ARC-1230WN, which earned top marks in our larger tested review of the best portable AC units.

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If your home doesn’t have central air conditioning, buying something to keep you cool is a nonnegotiable, at least in my opinion. Temperatures are higher than ever worldwide, according to NASA, so ...

Portable air conditioners are an option for spaces without central AC, but consider these potential drawbacks before ...

Choosing an air conditioner sounds like it should be easy, but when you start researching different types of units, along with their various specs and installation methods, it can spiral into an ...

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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 ...