It’s hot out. Like seriously hot. So we’ve been testing models of both portable and window air conditioners and poring over energy efficiency ratings to find promising units that can drop the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Summer can either be something to endure or something to enjoy, depending on your perspective. But either ...

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 ...

Your air conditioner probably isn’t the prettiest appliance in your home, but it is one of the most important in the summer. Whether you have a single window unit or multiple portable ones, an A/C ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Window air conditioners aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing appliances, but when the heat is on they’re often the only option if you want to keep cool. Consumer Reports just ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Once a year (possibly more than once these days thanks to climate change) we experience summer and its uncomfortably warm temperatures. So ...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Ugh. Your AC isn't working the way it should. It's a common summer problem. Consumer Reports says the average call to an HVAC repair shop amounts to $250, but you might not have to ...