Portable Air Conditioners Brands and Links

Updated July 2011

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Introduction
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Choosing a portable air conditioning unit

Window air conditioners are less expensive than portable AC units and are almost always more effective, less costly and less of a hassle to run. See our report on window air conditioners for additional information.

ConsumerReports.org hasn't updated its coverage of portable air conditioners in more than 10 years, but there's a somewhat recent (May 2009) blog posting on the topic. You don't have to be a subscriber to read "Tip of the Day: Think Twice Before Buying a Portable Air Conditioner."

Nationally syndicated columnist, mechanical engineer and environmentalist James Dulley offers some general information about portable air conditioners.

Air-Conditioner-America.com includes a buying guide and a helpful comparison of different types of portable air conditioners.

About.com provides general information about portable air conditioners. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)