So our first and best advice is to buy a window unit, which can be both cheaper and more effective at cooling a room. In our portable air conditioner tests, we measure how long it takes a unit to ...

We’ll also share some tips on how to find a good heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician to do the work. Consumer Reports members ... window ACs or portable ACs and ...

However, if you’re going to buy an air conditioning system, getting a set of an air conditioner with an air filter is considerably better. The Whynter ARC-14S portable air conditioning system ...

Looking to beat the heat without breaking the bank? Here are the top portable air conditioners, tested by CNET's experts. Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the ...