NBC Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you click on or buy through our links, we earn a commission. Learn more. A portable AC unit can be a flexible way to bring cool ...

We carefully reviewed this article in May 2023 and continue to stand by our top-rated picks. When a cooling fan isn't quite cutting your home's needs, it might be time to upgrade to an AC. Although ...

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

Remember the excruciating 109 degree Portland days of summers past? Although we’ve had a very rainy start to the season, this weekend is threatening a record-breaking Mother’s Day heat wave or ...

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 ...

It’s not often that we compile a “best of” list from a product category that, overall, delivers mediocre performance in Consumer Reports’ tests. But that’s the case with portable air conditioners, ...

Best Portable AC Units at a Glance There are a few portable air conditioner brands that you will immediately recognize since they are major appliance manufacturers and even pioneers in air ...

In many areas of the United States, the summer season has arrived. Living, sleeping, or working remotely from home in a hot and stuffy atmosphere can be a horrible experience. Even if you have central ...

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Whynter 14,000 BTU, 500 sq. ft cooling area ($445, Amazon): Has a fan with activated carbon filter. Three operational modes include air conditioner, dehumidifier and fan. Black + Decker 14,000 BTU, ...