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Editor’s Note July 28, 2025: Our best overall selection, the Frigidaire Gallery U-Shape Air Conditioner, is currently out of stock across several retailers. Availability is subject to change, but we ...

When you don’t have central A/C, summers can be a struggle, but luckily, both portable and window air conditioners can give you similar results without the cost or disruption of installing central air ...

If you’re strategizing how to keep cool in what feels like one of the hottest summers to date, we recommend opting for an air conditioner that’s effective but also energy-efficient. Window AC units ...

If you don’t have central air and are in the market for an air conditioner, you’ve probably been debating which style would work best for your home or apartment. While both portable and window air ...