Repeated heatwaves this summer have led to a surge in households buying portable air conditioning units, and a shortage as major retailers sell out. Prices for some units have jumped by as much as a ...

A summer of soaring temperatures has come to an end with more Britons turning to air conditioning to cope with the heat - but should you buy one too? The benefits of air-con are well documented.

I have years of experience testing top home and kitchen products. Are portable air conditioners worth it? We asked experts about all the pros and cons. Portable air conditioners are worth buying in ...

Temperatures are set to climb to almost 30°C in the coming days, and if you don't cope well with the heat, this portable air conditioning unit is a 'summer essential', keeping you cool and comfortable ...

Fri, June 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM UTC To help you find the best home cooling for you, we’ve rounded up the best vent-hose and evaporative portable stand-alone AC units in a variety of styles and sizes.

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 ...

Laboratory Technical Project Manager Gianmarco Chumbe has been part of the CNET Home team since 2018. He is in charge of developing and carrying out testing procedures for a wide variety of home ...

With much of the country experiencing the first heat wave of the year before summer has even officially begun, many people are rushing to invest in products that can help them cool down, whether ...

In the increasingly strange year that is 2020, grafting from home has become the norm for many. And, while some places of work start to tentatively open their doors, it's likely that the coronavirus ...