This sleek, potent appliance from Lasko does double duty as a fan and heater and is especially handy for in-between ...

By Mary H.J. Farrell Based on Consumer Reports’ testing of portable air conditioners, they should be seen as a last resort for cooling a home when fans aren’t enough or other types of air ...

Portable air conditioning units are a great way to cool ... Having too long of a duct on the hot air exhaust increases the back pressure on the fan which could cause it to prematurely fail ...

Portable air conditioners are a flexible, affordable solution for keeping your space comfortable. They provide effective temperature control without the complicated installation that traditional ...

But when sweat dries on the skin while using a portable fan, it becomes difficult to lower body temperature. That results in the surface temperature of the skin rising when it is exposed to air ...

Portable air conditioners can be moved from home to home with little setup. Renting, or simply don't want to do home renovations to put in a split-system air conditioner? You might be in the market ...