MILAN — During Europe's heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing store had to close for a week. A truck of rented generators blocked her door as they fed power to the central Roman neighborhood hit by a blackout as temperatures surged. The main culprit: air conditioning.
No central air conditioning? These are the best fans and portable AC units
1. SereneLife 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner
This portable air conditioner from SereneLife works best for up to 350 square feet. It has a dehumidifier function that helps you remain cool on muggy summer days. The unit also has a fan function if you don’t want to limit the amount of electricity you use during the day. The window mount kit helps draw in some fresh air, and the remote control makes it easy to change settings without disruption.
2. Frigidaire Window AC Unit
If you’re looking for a compact window air conditioning unit, try this highly-rated model from Frigidaire. The washable filter is easy to clean and reuse. Customers also loved how cool this window unit got their room without a high power output.
4. Bionaire Window Fan
This window fan from Bionaire draws cool air in and pushes hot air out to keep your home comfortable on hot days. Unlike many window fans, this model is programmable and will automatically turn on and off to maintain the temperature you set.
5. DELLA Smart Window Air Conditioner
This smart AC unit from DELLA can help you cut down on energy costs with an easy-to-use app that lets you control your settings from your phone. The highly-rated window unit can cool about 300 to 350 square feet
