Summer heat has officially arrived, and if your current cooling situation involves standing in front of an open fridge, it's probably time to upgrade — whose electric bill can withstand that? Portable air conditioners offer a practical solution for rooms that don't have built-in AC, rental properties where you can't install window units or spaces that just need a little extra cooling power. Unlike fans that just move air around, these units actually lower the temperature by removing heat and humidity from your space.
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Portable AC units are flexible and easy to install — most models require nothing more than venting the exhaust hose through a window using the included kit, making them perfect for apartments, home offices or an uncomfortably hot bedroom. Many current models also function as dehumidifiers and fans, giving you multiple ways to stay cool, depending on the weather conditions.
In this article: DREO Portable Air Conditioner 515S, BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner, 9,000 BTU and Coolblus 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Garvee 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 30% OFF
This three-in-one unit offers fan and dehumidifier, in addition to cooling and covers up to 350 square feet. You can time it for one to 24 hours and, while operating at 51 decibels, it won't disturb your quiet time.
Domanki 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 20% OFF
Get cooling, fan and dehumidifying modes in this three-in-one portable unit that cools up to 500 square feet. It has a child lock and 24-hour timer and can be set at 61 degrees to 88 degrees, depending on your preference. Casters make it easily movable and it also comes with a remote control.
DREO Portable Air Conditioner 515S 15% OFF
Our testers found this DREO portable AC to be the best smart portable air conditioner they tried — they were impressed by the combination of features, drainage-free design and easy setup. It comes with an app and remote, but you can also use touch and voice controls. Its 12,000-BTU cooling at only 45 decibels means it's powerful but still quiet enough for bedrooms and living spaces.
BLACK+DECKER Portable Air Conditioner, 9,000 BTU 15% OFF
This portable air conditioner is straightforward — it's a 9,000-BTU unit that also works as a fan and dehumidifier, with a top-mounted LED display and a remote for even more added convenience. It cools rooms up to 400 square feet and comes with an easy-to-install window kit so you can be cooling down in less time and effort.
Coolblus 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 13% OFF
Our testers called this air conditioner an “Epic Discount” pick for being powerful, but still affordable. It offers 12,000-BTU ASHRAE and 7,100-BTU DOE cooling for rooms up to 550 square feet, and also has cooling, fan and dehumidifying modes, a 24-hour timer and remote control.
Whynter ARC-1230WN 14,000 BTU 11% OFF
This portable unit was named the "Best of the Best" by our testers. This smart, Wi-Fi-enabled unit uses 40% less energy than other units and offers dehumidifier and fan modes, in addition to cooling. It also works with Alexa and Google Assistant.
DREO Portable Air Conditioner 318S, 8,000 BTU ASHRAE 13% OFF
This quiet unit is perfect for bedrooms with its noise isolation system. patented by the manufacturer. It also is drainage-free for areas with less than 90% humidity, but a drainage hose is included, should you need it. You can set the temperature between 61 degrees and 86 degrees to achieve your perfect environment for sleeping. It would also work for a small office.
EUHOMY Portable Air Conditioner 12,000 BTU 12% OFF + $15.00 COUPON
This handy unit works for up to 550 square feet with its 12,000-BTU cooling power. Its four modes include Dehumidify, Sleep (low noise at 50 decibels), Cool (60 to 86 degrees) and Fan for when you simply want some airflow. It also has a 24-hour timer and cleaning and maintenance are a breeze (so to speak).
Coolblus 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 23% OFF
You can cool up to 450 square feet with this three-in-one unit, which includes cooling, fan and dehumidifying modes. It also includes a remote control, installation kit with screwdriver and 24-hour timer. It's another unit that is very easy to maintain.
Dreo Portable Air Conditioners, 12,000 BTU ASHRAE (8,000 BTU DOE) Smart AC Uni 15% OFF
This smart AC unit features drainage-free cooling with app, voice and remote control options. It includes a fan and dehumidifier, and the drainage-free design eliminates the need to remove water manually.
Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
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