A portable heat pump can both heat and cool a room, so you can replace an air conditioner and a space heater with a single unit. Portable heat pumps—sometimes marketed as "portable air ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...

Q: With the kids grown and gone and just two of us here, Would it make sense to use a couple portable air conditioners than running the central air conditioner? A: Using natural ventilation is the ...

The Zero Breeze Mark 3 I saw at CES 2025 is basically a 22-pound heat pump that can run off of a battery. Jon covers artificial intelligence. He previously led CNET's home energy and utilities ...

As summer gets underway in the Northern Hemisphere, homeowners without central air face a daunting choice—wrestle with the installation of aesthetically unpleasing window units or suffer through the ...

A portable air conditioner that you can roll from room to room might appeal to you if your window space is limited or if you live in a building where regular room air conditioners are prohibited.* But ...

The AWGP12 looks just like any window air conditioner. It has a white finish, measures 14.9 by 18.9 by 20.4 inches (HWD), and weighs 50 pounds. It is designed for rooms of up to 550 square feet and ...

Portable air conditioners are a versatile alternative to window units because you can easily move them from room to room. Also known as stand-up air conditioners, they take in air from the room around ...

We're just about halfway through the summer and the heat shows no signs of abating. If your home doesn't have the type of windows that can accommodate a traditional AC, you don't have to suffer in ...

It’s that time of year again that’s filled with lounging under sunny skies, sipping ice-cold drinks, and firing up the grill. However, although summer is an excellent time for spending time outdoors ...

Portable ACs have specific quirks to consider. Here's what I learned about buying and installing a mobile air conditioner. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience testing and reviewing home ...