Our reviews are never sponsored, but we get a commission from retailers if you buy through our links. If you want to see more details about price, availability, or testing conditions, check out the full review here: www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/the-best-portable-air-conditioner/ The Whynter - ARC-122DS Elite is the best portable air conditioner for blazing summer heat waves. See it on Amazon: geni.us/Whynter122DS Or at Home Depot: homedepot.sjv.io/zDxy0 The LG 12,000 BTU is the best portable air conditioner for more moderate climates. See it on Amazon: geni.us/LG2018 Or at Home Depot: homedepot.sjv.io/neXNV We spent three summers researching and testing eight different portable air conditioners. We used them in bedrooms, living rooms and offices. We tested in controlled conditions using space heaters, and also in real summer heat waves. If you have a slide-down window that can fit a window air conditioner, install one of those instead: www.yourbestdigs.com/reviews/best-window-air-conditioner/ Many of us can’t install window units, though, either because we have slider windows or because of fire code. If you’re about to suffer through one more increasingly hot summer without relief, a portable unit can help. Index: 1:41 - Why should you get a portable AC? 3:02 - Single vs. dual-hose units 4:57 - How many BTUs do you need? 6:32 - How we selected finalists to test 7:17 - How we tested 9:05 - The best single-hose portable: LG - 12,000 BTU 10:36 - The best for heat waves: Whynter - 12,000 BTU 11:53 - The bottom line Our picks for the best portable air conditioner: • Whynter - ARC-122DS Elite: geni.us/Whynter122DS • LG - LP1218GXR: geni.us/LG2018 • Whynter 14,000 BTU: geni.us/whynter14sh • LG - 2015 model (old winner): geni.us/lg12kbtu • Frigidaire 12,000 BTU: geni.us/FrigidairePortable • LG - 2017 model: geni.us/LG2017 • Honeywell - 10,000 BTU: geni.us/honeywellmn10 When purchasing a portable air conditioner, the top features to consider are: • Performance: portables aren't as efficient as window units, so make sure you're getting something that works for you • Noise: monster-sized 14,000 BTU models are better at cooling a room, but they can be unbearable to sleep beside • Portability: We also picked models that are lighter and easier to move around • Controls: remotes, sleep modes, and timers go a long way to helping you use an AC more efficiently After testing, The Whynter - ARC-122DS Elite is our pick for best portable air conditioner. Learn more at Amazon: geni.us/Whynter122DS Our site: yourbestdigs.com Twitter: twitter.com/yourbestdigs Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/yourbestdigs/ Our team for this review included: Video production: Cara Brown Video editor: Cara Brown Writer and host: Daniel Jackson Managing editor: Bryan Vu Photography: Daniel Jackson, Kimberly Lostroscio

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