The Friedrich is a dual-hose portable air conditioner. These tend to keep larger rooms cooler than single-hose units because they have a hose dedicated to air intake, which keeps hot air from leaking ...

There isn't a clear superior option between window units and portable options. Choosing between the two largely depends on ...

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It’s not often that we compile a “best of” list from a product category that, overall, delivers mediocre performance in Consumer Reports’ tests. But that’s the case with portable air conditioners, ...

SAN ANTONIO, July 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Two Friedrich QuietMaster(R) Programmable models, the SS12L30 and the SM21L30, have been awarded 2007 Consumers Digest Best Buys in the premium room air conditioner ...

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. They’re “more efficient” than window units, according to one reviewer Jackie Tempera is an award-winning journalist and celeb-obsessed ...

If you want fresh, breezy air without the stress of window installation or aren’t lucky enough to have central air, a portable air conditioner can be a great solution. Think of them as A/C units on ...

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