The best air conditioners and fans

What’s cooler than being cool? [Reviewed.com Logo]( [Assorted window fans]( Photo by Reviewed / Timothy Renzi CHILL OUT The warm weather is here, and it’s only going to get hotter as summer approaches. Make sure you have a cool place to come home to when you need some reprieve from the unbearable heat. Our experts have tested lots of different ways to keep your home cool, so have no fear—we’ve got you covered. Not sure which option is best for you? Our senior home writer Mark Brezinski says that there are [many factors to consider]( when choosing your cooling system. Fans, for example, can save you cash over time because they use less energy. However, if you’re cooling a larger space or live in an area with extreme temperatures, an air conditioner is a more practical choice. He also breaks down the differences between [window and portable AC units]( if you’re deciding between the two. Once you’ve picked your cooling system, grab a model that’s been tested and approved by our lab. We’ve tried [window units]( [floor fans]( [window fans]( [portable air conditioners]( and [tower fans]( too. Our top picks are powerful, quiet, and energy-efficient. If you live in a place that deals with high humidity as well as high temperatures, pick up a [dehumidifier]( to make your living space a little less swamp-like—just be sure you grab one that’s [the right size]( for your home. Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed's editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. [Share with a friend]( [Subscribe]( [Visit us on Facebook!]( [Visit us on Instagram!]( [Visit us on Twitter!]( [Visit us on YouTube!]( [Visit us on Pinterest!]( [Reviewed Logomark]Reviewed is part of the USA Today network Reviewed 19 Brookline St Cambridge, MA 02139-4103 Copyright © 2024 Reviewed, All rights reserved. Is this email not displaying correctly? [View it in your browser](. [Update your email preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](