Midwest summers are a hot, sticky affair, and my old house was never outfitted with an HVAC system. So, I have to rely on window and portable air conditioners to cool this 4,000-square-foot space.

If you don’t have central AC or you’re renting and can’t install window units, a portable air conditioner can help keep your home comfortable when temperatures spike. Because you can move them from ...

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