Improved technology and higher standards make portable units more worthy than ever. Still, there are plenty of scenarios where a window unit is the way to go.

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ST. LOUIS — Window air conditioners aren’t the most aesthetically pleasing appliances, but when the heat is on they’re often the only option if you want to keep cool. Consumer Reports just tested ...

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The unit has three modes: cooling, fan, and dry. Cooling and fan are pretty straightforward while dry actually turns the unit ...