You probably don’t spend much time thinking about the compressor in your air conditioner, at least as long as it’s pumping out cool air. But if you’re in the market for a new window AC this season, ...

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 ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Humming air conditioners are the soundtrack to summer in the U.S., given that almost 90% of households use them for cooling. Even ...

We've spent the last several months testing window air conditioners and portable air conditioners and found that while window units cooled rooms faster, it wasn't that much faster. It's true that ...

Like many places across the country, a heat wave has engulfed New York City this month, making an air conditioner at home an absolute necessity. Not about to sweat it out in my apartment all summer, I ...

The best portable air conditioner might just help you survive the coming summer months, especially if you have an antiquated unit and no way of installing a newer wall or window air conditioner. With ...

A conventional air conditioner is, by definition, a trade-off. Yes, you get a cooler room, but in exchange you effectively lose one of your windows. The sash remains closed all summer long and that ...

I've tested dozens of the best portable air conditioners, but "portable" can be a bit of a misnomer for most of these machines. You can move them around your house, but you still need a window and an ...