Whynter ARC-110WD Review

Whynter ARC-110WD Review

As we've said before, you can't beat the efficiency and rapid cooling delivered by a dual hose portable air conditioner - and today we are going to examine one such model: the Whynter ARC-110WD. In addition to the dual hose design, this unit offers a great set of features and unusual energy efficiency to boot. ...

Whynter ARC-131GD Dual Hose Review

Whynter ARC-131GD Dual Hose 13000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Review

The Whynter ARC-131GD is a 13,000 BTU, dual hose portable air conditioner that boasts great efficiency scores and seems to have all the things we look for in a top of the line unit. But what exactly does it offer, and how does this compare to the myriad of other choices on the market? Please keep ...

LG Electronics LP1414SHR Review

LG Electronics LP1414SHR Review

If you like the idea of being able to cool and heat a room efficiently with the same unit, then we suggest you take a good look at the LG Electronics LP1414SHR 14000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump. However, what should you know about the LP1414SHR? And is it worth the hefty price ...

Soleus HCT-D70E-A Review

Soleus HCT-D70E-A Review

As many of us brace for a humid, sticky summer, the good news is that there are some new and powerful dehumidifiers on the market that are efficient and priced right, such as the Soleus HCT-D70E-A 70-Pint Dehumidifier. However, what makes this model any different from the others? And what should you know about it ...

LG Electronics LP1414GXR Review

LG Electronics LP1414GXR Review

If you need some serious cooling power and like the look and performance of LG appliances, the LG Electronics LP1414GXR 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with LCD Remote Control might be just what you're looking for. But what else do need to know about it before considering a purchase, and is it really worth the ...

LG Electronics LP1214GXR Review

LG Electronics LP1214GXR Review

For a new 12,000 BTU model, we like the LG Electronics LP1214GXR 115-volt Portable Air Conditioner with LCD Remote Control. This portable unit is good for most rooms up to 400 square feet in area and brings unusual energy efficiency and some nice creature comforts that most users will appreciate. But what else should you ...

Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 3043 Review

Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 3043 Review

The Kuhn Rikon Duromatic 3043 is the Rolls-Royce of pressure cookers. With its ultra-high quality stainless steel construction and unmistakable Swiss-design, this model is another example of the simple elegance Kuhn Rikon has become famous for.  If you are looking for a pressure cooker that will deliver outstanding performance and can last for decades, then ...

Instant Pot IP-LUX50 Review

Instant Pot IP-LUX50 Review

Like its predecessor, the 3rd Generation Instant Pot IP-LUX50 6-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker is a front-runner in the electric pressure cooker market for combining mind-blowing functionality and quality in a unit that is still easy to use and is very reasonably-priced.  For much more about this new multi-cooking machine, including what others are saying about ...

Honeywell HFD310 AirGenius4 Review

Honeywell HFD310 AirGenius4 Review

The Honeywell HFD310 AirGenius4 is a very capable tower air cleaner that cleans and circulates air well.  Moreover, it's very cost-effective and inexpensive to run thanks to a permanent, electrostatic filter.  However, individuals who are prone to respiratory ailments should consider carefully this model's pros and cons, before purchasing, including its somewhat reduced efficiency on ...

Whirlpool Whispure APT40010R Review

Whirlpool Whispure APT40010R Review

The Whirlpool Whispure Tower Air Purifier- HEPA Air Cleaner (model APT40010R) is a smaller, yet highly-sophisticated room air purifier that doesn't do anything revolutionary or use particularly innovative technologies, but rather combines time-tested odor and fine particulate filtration methods that should make even serious allergy sufferers breath much easier in its presence.  Nevertheless, before you ...

Oreck AirInstinct 75 Review

Oreck AirInstinct 75 Review

The Oreck AirInstinct is a very sharp-looking small to medium sized room air cleaner that comes with a basic 3-stage filtration system that incorporates a true HEPA filter.  And while it's filtration methods are not revolutionary, one of the greatest things about this unit is its automatic particle sensing technology, which lets the air cleaner ...

Blueair 503 HepaSilent Review

Blueair 503 HepaSilent Review

Although it may be overkill for some, there are many that need a larger air cleaner that has very high efficiency and can handle larger rooms.  For these people - including individuals that suffer from allergies and other respiratory ailments, the Blueair 503 HepaSilent air purifier is, quite literally, a breath of fresh air.  For ...

Hunter 30378 HEPAtech Review

Hunter 30378 HEPAtech Review

While it certainly won't win any awards for its boxy styling, the Hunter 30378 HEPAtech large room air purifier uses well-establish technologies that deliver outstanding small particulate and odor control.  Moreover, it achieves this in a unit that is significantly less expensive to buy and operate than other comparable HEPA air cleaners.  To learn more ...

Compare Top-Rated Air Purifiers!

Please Wait for Images & Pricing to Load! Just click on the headings to sort in descending or ascending order. Note:  discounts will not show if using an ad-blocker! *The term HEPA used here is based on the Department of Energy's standard for true HEPA classification, which requires at least 99.97% efficiency at capturing particles of 0.3 microns ...

Aquabot Pura 4x Review

Aquabot Pura 4x Review

If you're looking for an inexpensive but effective pool cleaning robot that can get the job done for both in-ground and above ground pools, and doesn't require messing with hoses, booster pumps or the like, then the AquaBot Pura 4X AJET123 Robotic Swimming Pool Cleaner is one of the best cleaners around.  For a lot ...

Pool Rover T Junior Review

Pool Rover T Junior Review

In the complicated and often confusing world of pool cleaners, it's nice to see some simple and effective pool robots for above-ground pools that not only work reliably - but are affordable to boot!  We are of course talking about the Pool Rover T Junior.  To learn much more about this workhorse little cleaning robot ...

Dolphin Nautilus Review

Dolphin Nautilus Review

Pool robots offer easy maintenance without the mess of hoses and other contraptions associated with suction or pressure cleaners.  The only kicker is that they're expensive!  We've got some good news - the Dolphin Nautilus is - relatively speaking - a bargain when it comes to very high-quality robots.  And we are fairly confident that ...

Stok SGP2220 Review

Stok SGP2220 Review

Although it doesn't look like your typical gas grill, rest assured that the Stok SGP2220 Island 2 Burner Gas Grill is a very high quality and smartly-engineered grilling system that provides tremendous versatility and lots of grilling power that will not disappoint.  If anything, considering its unusually high approval rating, you are likely to join ...

Dyna-Glo Bronze Review

Dyna-Glo Bronze Review

If you've done any serious searching for a larger, powerful 4-burner grill, you are probably aware that they can be very expensive.  However, there is one particular model available at the moment that we think is virtually unmatched in terms of maximizing grilling space and power for your buck.  We are talking about the Dyna-Glo ...

Best Blender for Smoothies UNDER $300!!

Best Blender for Smoothies

So what does it take to be the best blender for smoothies - or best blender for green smoothies for that matter? Although there are several, the most important factors as we see them are power, blade design and mixing jar construction. Power is clearly the most obvious requisite of the best smoothie blenders, since it translates ...

Weber Summit S-470 Review

Weber Summit S-470 Review

Purchases made to last and perform for decades should be evaluated differently than comparatively short-lived items, like many home appliances and electronic items made to last a few years and then fail or become useless due to obsolescence.  That is why the aptly-named Weber "Summit" S-470 is such a wonderful buy, despite it's very stiff ...

Weber Genesis S-310 Review

Weber Genesis S-310 Review

There's no question that stainless steel gas grills are unmatched in terms of durability, ease of maintenance and sheer good looks.  But they tend to be cost-prohibitive compared to standard versions.  Well, we are please to review today what we consider to be one of the best stainless steel grills - the Weber Genesis 6550001 ...

Dyna-Glo DGB390SNP-D Review

Dyna-Glo DGB390SNP-D Review

In case you haven't noticed, Dyna-Glo has been making excellent grilling systems that are high-quality and offer particular value compared to some of the more prominent names that you are probably more familiar with.  A good example of this emphasis on value is the Dyna-Glo DGB390SNP-D Smart Space Living 36,000 BTU 3-Burner LP Gas Grill, ...

Waring Commercial MX1200XTX Xtreme Review

Waring Commercial MX1200XTX Xtreme Review

The Waring Commercial line of high-powered blenders is a far less hyped but equally high-quality alternative to the Vitamix and Blendtecs.  Take for example the Waring Commercial MX1200XTX Xtreme, which has as much or more power than the best Vitamix or Blendtecs, and can produce similar outstanding results, but which is available for much less ...

Waring Commercial MX1000XTX Xtreme Review

Waring Commercial MX1000XTX Xtreme Review

In addition to the Oster BLSTVB-000-000 Versa we recently reviewed, the Waring Commercial MX1000XTX Xtreme is another rare ultra high-performance blender that is American-made and can hang with the Vitamix and Blentecs, yet costs far less than either of these two more popular brands.  But what makes this such a great blender?  Please read on ...

Oster BLSTVB-000-000 Versa Review

Oster BLSTVB-000-000 Versa Review

If you've done any research on high-performance blenders, you probably have already arrived at the sobering fact that the best names (aka the Vitamix and Blendtecs) will cost you somewhere between $400-600.  And, to be fair, while some other "high-performance" brands may come close, the vast majority still come up short in terms of blend ...

Vitamix 5200 Super Package Review

Vitamix 5200 Super Package Review

The Vitamix 5200 standing alone is an outstanding tool that can blend, chop, mix, crush, and process almost any edible item you can think of.  However, the 5200 "Super Package" takes this power and quality to the next level with its application to whole dry grains by including a special jar and "dry blade" that ...

Vitamix 5028 BarBoss Review

Vitamix 5028 BarBoss Review

Are you an actual or aspiring professional bartender?  Or do you merely want to make blended drinks, smoothies and a myriad of other beverage concoctions with the same quality and efficiency as a professional bartender?  If you said yes in either case, then the Vitamix 5028 "BarBoss" is the blender of choice.  However, let's see ...

Blendtec Designer Series WildSide Review

Blendtec Designer Series WildSide Review

Many people want a high-powered, commercial-grade blender but have a hard time choosing among them.  Well, if you are looking for one compact enough to store in a typical cabinet and that comes with probably the most sophisticated touch-interface ever, then the Blendtec Designer Series WildSide Review is an easy choice.  For more details about ...

Blendtec TB-631-25 Review

Blendtec TB-631-25 Review

Blendtec is the brand of choice among food professionals and discriminating homeowners alike, and the Blendtec TB-631-25 Total Blender is no exception.  In fact, this 5-star addition to Bledtec's product line comes with the most power and capacity available. Further, the level of digital control that it brings is something that truly sets it apart ...

Electrolux EL7066A UltraSilencer Deluxe Review

Electrolux EL7066A UltraSilencer Deluxe Review

Three common complaints by many canister vacuum owners are excessive noise, poor suction and too much weight. However, one model that answers this call and provides the power needed for serious cleaning while remaining lightweight, unusually quiet very highly-rated by users is the Electrolux EL7066A UltraSilencer Deluxe. Electrolux EL7066A UltraSilencer Deluxe Specifications Noise-Reducing Design – This is ...

Whynter ARC-10WB Review

Whynter ARC-10WB Review

A 10000 BTU portable air conditioner provides good cooling power for most smaller rooms in the home or office while taking up a bit less space than their larger counterparts. Among the units in this BTU range worth considering is the Whynter ARC-10WB. However, this model has some serious shortcomings that you should be aware ...

Keystone KSTAP14A Review

Keystone KSTAP14A Review

Single-hose portable air conditioners tend to be less expensive, but are definitely not as energy "optimized" as similarly-rated dual-hose exhaust units. However, as we've said before, hoses don't tell the whole story. For example, the Keystone KSTAP14A is a single hose air conditioner that overcomes its handicap by scoring huge in terms of energy efficiency ...

Frigidaire FRA12EPT1 Review

Frigidaire FRA12EPT1 Review

Portable air conditioners with heaters are a great choice as they usually don't cost too much more than cooling-only units and offer year-round climate control.  Among the newer combination heating/cooling units on the market right now is the Frigidaire FRA12EPT1, which in our view has some very serious shortcomings that you should know about before ...

Best Dehumidifier for Basement

best dehumidifier for basement

Dehumidifiers are a necessary appliance for many homes, but not all are equally suitable for the stickiest conditions and higher humidity in many basement areas - so what is the best dehumidifier for basement duty? Before we get to our picks, let's quickly go through what we consider to be important criteria for a basement dehumidifier: High ...

Hisense DH-70K1SJE4 Review

Hisense DH-70K1SJE4

Hisense DH-70K1SJE4 Specifications The Hisense DH-70K1SJE4 is a 70-pint dehumidifier that is most notable for also coming with a built-in ionizer. But this model has very solid specifications beyond the ionization feature, including good low temperature operation (down to 38 degrees F); Energy Star rating for efficiency; a programmable timer; an adjustable humidistat; full-bucket alert; and a ...

Danby Premiere DDR30A1GP Review

Danby Premiere DDR30A1GP

Danby Premiere DDR30A1GP Specifications The Danby Premiere DDR30A1GP is a 30-pint dehumidifier that we'd consider an economy-oriented model that does not cut corners on key features or performance. This model is Energy Star qualified for great efficiency; it uses eco-friendly refrigerants; comes with great electronic controls and a modern digital keypad interface; and has good low ...

Danby Premiere DDR45E Review

Danby Premiere DDR45E

Danby Premiere DDR45E Specifications The Danby DDR45E has a 45 pint/day capacity and comes with basic yet good features for an economy-minded dehumidifier, including solid electronic controls with a modern digital keypad; an easy-to-remove drain tank; automatic restart; an effective continuous drain option; a nice LED display console, and automatic restart in the case of power ...

DeLonghi DDSE30 Review

DeLonghi DDSE30

DeLonghi DDSE30 Specifications The DeLonghi DDSE30 brings pretty much everything you can ask for in a smaller, compact 30-pint dehumidifier, such as manual and direct (continuous) drain options; a transparent water level indicator; full tank automatic shutoff; an easy-access front-located drainage tank; automatic defrost; and the ability to work at very low temperatures (down to 36 ...

Hisense DH-50K1SJE Review

Hisense DH-50K1SJE Review

Hisense DH-50K1SJE Specifications The Hisense DH-50K1SJE has a lot going for it; including an easy touch electronic control pad; a crisp digital display with temperature and humidity readout; a washable air filter with cleaning indicator light; automatic restart; rolling casters, and the ability to work down to very low temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition, it's ...

Friedrich D70BP Review

Friedrich D70BP Review

Friedrich D70BP Specifications The Friedrich D70BP is a 70-pint dehumidifier that is built for serious air drying. It comes with very solid features, such as washable air filter; a large 16.2 liter water collection bucket with carrying handle; a crisp display that provides real-time temperature and relative humidity data; a 24-hour programmable timer; and automatic defrost. Further, ...

Frigidaire FAD504DWD Review

Frigidaire FAD504DWD Review

Frigidaire FAD504DWD Specifications The new and improved 50-pint/day FAD504DWD comes with even greater energy savings than the FAD504DUD, but otherwise brings the same design features as its precursor, which are actually quite good for most users. This includes an anti-microbial mesh air filter, 2 fan speeds, a front-loading water bucket, full-function electronic controls, and a continuous ...

Frigidaire FAD704DWD Review

Frigidaire FAD704DWD Review

Frigidaire FAD704DWD Specifications The FAD704DWD comes with a good set of features that are far from earth-shattering, but shouldn't disappoint. It uses a front-loading bucket for easy-access with a transparent water line level; its control panel displays relative humidity and uses simple but fairly precise electronic controls; and it has two fan speeds. This model is also equipped ...

Frigidaire FAD704DUD Review

Frigidaire FAD704DUD

Frigidaire FAD704DUD Specifications This 70-pint/day model comes with a continuous drain option and built in pump. It also features good electronic controls, functions well at lower temperatures and includes an antimicrobial and washable air filter with clean filter alert, which is a great feature, especially for allergy/asthma sufferers. Other notable design features are full-bucket automatic shutoff with ...

Honeywell MN10CESWW Review

Honeywell MN10CESWW

When we think of a solid portable air conditioner, several basic characteristics come to mind: namely, cooling power, energy efficiency, quiet operation and modern features and controls. Well, if these are also important considerations for you too, then you should take a look at the Honeywell MN10CESWW, which is a relative newcomer to the market ...

The Quietest Portable Air Conditioner

Quietest Portable Air Conditioner

The Search for The Quietest Portable Air Conditioner. Silence is golden, perhaps even more so for a portable air conditioner, which, unlike a window unit, must house all of it's moving parts (e.g., compressor and coil/blower fans) completely indoors. But this handicap does not evoke any sympathy from consumers. On the contrary, some of ...

Smallest Portable Air Conditioner

An unseen burden is no less heavy.

UPDATED 7/17/2014: Besides their relatively higher price, perhaps the most frequent complaint we hear about portable air conditioners is that they are just too big and heavy! In fact, most first-time portable air conditioner purchasers are shocked at just how big these things typically are.  Unlike a window unit, a portable air conditioner must house ...

NewAir AC12000H Review

NewAir AC12000H

A heat pump incorporated into a portable air conditioner makes good sense, and can really pay off in winter by providing a particularly efficient form of space heating. The only real downside of heat pump air conditioners is the typically high price tag. Every once and a while, however, you can find a good deal, ...

Koldfront PAC701W Review

Koldfront PAC701W4

Portable air conditioners are rarely the type of home appliance that “looks good” in your home. Well, keep this in mind before judging too harshly the appearance of the Koldfront PAC701W Slim Design 7,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner. As we discuss below, this model delivers lots of performance in a relatively compact and affordable model ...

Toyotomi TAD-T40LW Review

Toyotomi TAD-T40LW

If you are looking for an outstanding deal on a 14000 BTU dual-hose portable air conditioner that comes with a powerful heat pump, then there is perhaps no better deal right now that the Toyotomi TAD-T40LW 14000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heat Pump. For more details about this model’s specs, consumer satisfaction ratings and ...

Danby Premiere DPAC12010H Review

Danby Premiere DPAC12010H Review

Among the 12,000 BTU portable air conditioners with heater functionality on the market right now, one model to consider for its particularly good value, performance and efficient dual-hose design is the Danby Premiere DPAC12010H 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner with heater. For more information on this cooling/heating unit, please keep reading. Cooling Power The Danby Premiere DPAC12010H ...

Tripp Lite SRCOOL12K Review

Tripp Lite SRCOOL12K Review

If you are concerned about the temps soaring in your IT space, and are looking for a special portable air conditioner that is ideal for cooling server cabinets/electronics rooms, and is much more affordable than installing central air, check out the Tripp Lite SRCOOL12K Portable Cooling / Air Conditioner Stand Alone Spot Air Cooler. For ...

Whynter ARC-14S Review

Whynter ARC-14S Review

If you've done any significant research, you probably already know that you can't beat the power and efficiency of a 14000 BTU dual-hose portable air conditioner. Only problem is that they tend to be expensive, very expensive. However, one of the best deals going right now is the Whynter ARC-14S, which, at it's current price ...

Koldfront PAC1401W Ultracool Review

Koldfront PAC1401W3

Portable air conditioners are quite expensive, especially those at the larger end of the spectrum – like 14000 BTU models. However, there are some larger models that cool very well and are priced slightly under the market. One such example we like is the Koldfront PAC1401W Ultracool 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner. For more information about ...

Honeywell MM14CCS Review

Honeywell MM14CCS Review

Honeywell has been busy preparing for this summer and has unleashed a very impressive new portable air conditioner lineup. Among these new models is the Honeywell MM14CCS, a 14,000 BTU unit with modern features and already a nearly 5-star reputation among happy purchasers. However, the question always arises – how much does this model deliver ...

Edgestar AP10002BL 10000 BTU Portable AC Review

EdgeStar AP10002BL Review

The cliche that good things come in small packages usually does not  - but should apply to portable air conditioners. Probably the most noteworthy thing about the Edgestar AP10002BL is its very compact design, but there are other things that you should be aware of too, like its very low price for the cooling power ...

Portable AC Comparison Guide

Please wait a moment for the images to load! Just click on the headings with arrows to sort in descending/ascending order! **NOTE:  this is the maximum coverage area based on the unit's BTUs and optimal conditions; the actual coverage area may be significantly less than this, depending on factors like sun exposure, quality of room insulation, proximity ...