As heat indexes continue to soar across the country, many Americans may be looking to score a new air conditioning unit without breaking the bank. With hundreds of options out there to choose from, ...

If you’re shopping for a portable air conditioner, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to choose a dual-hose vs single-hose portable AC. At first glance, these two types might look ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The Dreo Smart Air Conditioner AC516S is a mobile (on wheels) simple-to-install air conditioner that's smart. This is an air conditioner that ...

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 ...

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 ...

Why do window ACs actually need a window? On the surface, it feels unnecessary — after all, the unit is clearly designed to blow cold air from the front. Why can't you just set it on the floor like a ...