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Is a window unit or portable AC better for your place? HVAC pros explain the pros and cons

Key PointsWindow AC units cool faster, use less energy, and are more cost-effective for long-term use.Portable AC units offer ...

No Central Air? No Sweat. These Tested Window Air Conditioners Cool Down Spaces Fast

We got our hands on multiple units and looked for models that are quiet, energy-efficient, and easy to install.
New York Magazine

There’s a New Generation of Window AC Units. We Found the Best Ones.

Units with Wi-Fi support can be set to run on a schedule, or integrated with other smart home devices. This often requires installing an app, but some ACs offer Matter support, which allows you to ...

Portable or Window AC? Here’s the One I’d Buy Again After Using Both

Trying to choose between a portable AC and a window air conditioner? Experts break down the pros, cons, cooling power, and ...
Wired

Looking to Buy a Window Air Conditioner? Read This First

As is the case for many people, my home cannot be retrofitted with central air. My 100-plus-year-old Brooklyn apartment, which features prominently in my seven years of air quality reporting for WIRED ...

Under $300: Our Top-Tested Window AC Cools Your Room in Minutes

What's the best window AC unit? Our engineers tested and reviewed AC units to find the best picks whether you are looking to ...

Should You Turn a Window Unit AC Off When You're Not in the Room or Keep it Running? We Asked AC Pros

Here's when HVAC pros suggest turning off your window AC unit so you can save money while you're away from home without wasting energy cooling the space upon your return.