Given the language we use to describe a heat wave, there's no wonder we'll go to great lengths to escape it. When the sun beats us down, we often describe the experience in terms of cooking ... we're ...

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 ...

We put a new portable air conditioner to the test in our van, running it through real-world heat, tight spaces, and limited ...

Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...

Most people buy a portable air conditioner to keep their rooms cool without needing to install a window unit or central AC. But many people don’t realize that portable ACs regularly collect water—and ...