While they typically cost more than window AC units, the best portable air conditioners are a great solution in wildfire emergencies (especially in areas that don't regularly see sustained ...

Portable air conditioners can provide efficient cooling and comfort without the hassle of a permanent installation. Here are the best ones our experts tested. Having central air is nice ...

Now, let's talk testing. The process of testing window air conditioners is identical to how we tested portable AC units. First, we heated a climate-controlled room to 92 degrees Fahrenheit.