It’s not even summer and it’s already in some parts of the country (like Arizona, where I live). Before the heat becomes even more unbearable, it’s time you got a . Fortunately, the editor-favorite is 35 percent off at Amazon right now.
This a/c already ranks in our testing as the best for the money, and this discount makes sweet relief a little cheaper still. BPACT14WT Portable Air Conditioner amazon.com $439.
99 The beauty of portable air conditioners is you can wheel them from room to room. And, unlike with a , the setup process is relatively painless, with no labor-intensive mounting. The Black + Decker on sale features 14,000 BTU of cooling power, enough to cool down the temperature in a space as big as to 700 square feet.
It does so quickly, too, as we found in our testing. The unit offers 3-in-1 functionality (packing in an a/c, a fan, and a dehumidifier), making it a versatile choice for controlling the climate in your home office or bedroom. You can operate the portable a/c via a remote control or a control panel on the top of the unit.
An auto air swing allows for even distribution of cool air throughout the room, so you don’t have to worry about aiming it just right. The unit has a slide-out washable filter and auto water evaporation, making maintenance simple. Black + Decker claims the portable a/c runs at 52 decibels at its highest setting—about the equivalent of a normal conversation.
We were surprised by how quiet it is. The Black + Decker features fou.
