Portable Air Conditioners

Portable units by room size, BTU and SACC rating, hose type and use, from bedrooms to garages.

  • Simple Green Foaming Coil & Condenser Cleaner
    Portable Air Conditioners

    Does a Hisense Portable AC Need to Be Drained?

    Yes, most Hisense portable ACs need draining: water collects in the tank and must be emptied. Here's how the tank, drain hose and pump options work.

  • Simple Green Foaming Coil & Condenser Cleaner
    Portable Air Conditioners

    Does a Portable AC Need a Drain Hose?

    Does a portable AC need a drain hose? Most units drain condensate themselves in dry air, but a hose or tank dump is needed in humid rooms.

  • IKSTAR Portable AC Window Seal Kit 400CM/157
    Portable Air Conditioners

    Do All Portable AC Units Need to Be Vented?

    Do all portable AC units need to be vented? Every hose model does. Learn how venting works and how to fit a kit to sliding, casement and crank windows.

  • Black+Decker 10,000 BTU portable air conditioner
    Portable Air Conditioners

    Best Portable Air Conditioners

    Find the best portable air conditioner for your room with capacity comparisons, window measurements, smart control choices, setup tips and care advice.

  • Whynter 14,000 BTU dual hose portable air conditioner
    Portable Air Conditioners

    One Hose vs Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioners

    Choose a dual hose portable air conditioner with clear advice on cooling capacity, window fit, inverter models, drainage and single-hose tradeoffs.

  • Black+Decker 10,000 BTU portable air conditioner
    Portable Air Conditioners

    Best Portable Air Conditioners for Bedrooms

    Choose a portable air conditioner for bedroom comfort with useful advice on cooling capacity, noise, window fit, controls, setup, and everyday filter care.

  • Black+Decker 14,000 BTU smart portable air conditioner
    Portable Air Conditioners

    Best Portable Air Conditioners for Garages

    Choose a portable air conditioner for garage use with clear advice on cooling capacity, venting, heat modes, setup, and the right fit for your workspace.

  • Black+Decker 10,000 BTU portable air conditioner
    Portable Air Conditioners

    Best Quiet Portable Air Conditioners

    Find a quiet portable air conditioner that fits your room, window and sleep needs. Compare noise claims, cooling capacity, controls and setup tips.