This guide breaks down the basics of portable air conditioners (including BTU, condensate disposal, dual hose design, modes, controls, and venting)so you can shop smart and save. Portable air conditioners are...
When I saw the gleaming silver air conditioner sitting on an elevated shelf as if to proclaim it's greatness, I must confess I was impressed. From the adjustable vents to the digital display it was like a...
It is extremely important to choose a room air conditioner with the proper cooling capacity for your home. A unit with too much cooling capacity will be inefficient and expensive to operate. A unit that's too...
What the heck is an "evaporative air cooler" or “swamp cooler”? If applied in the right circumstances (not super high humidity), an evaporative air cooler is a fantastic choice for cooling air. Units are less...
There was a unique kind of window air-conditioner that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s. It was all plastic; the outdoor side looked like a large speaker with a round vent and best of all, it had a built-in...