Portable air conditioners account for almost 20 percent ... on both high and low fan speeds when set to cool mode. In CR’s brand reliability survey, two brands—Frigidaire and Honeywell ...

While Goodman is a great starting point for budget central air conditioner units, it's far from the only brand that claims to save you money up front. After all, the initial purchase is only the ...

A portable air conditioner makes sense in certain spaces where a little extra cooling is needed but a central air conditioner doesn't make sense, like in a studio apartment or a small room.