{"id":7634,"date":"2026-06-04T13:02:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T18:02:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcclatchymhstg.wpenginepowered.com\/chaob-guides\/?p=7633"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T18:02:25","slug":"portable-air-conditioners-prime-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/home\/portable-air-conditioners-prime-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Beat the Heat: We Found 17 Portable ACs for Up to 70% Off Ahead of Amazon Prime Day"},"content":{"rendered":" <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s June, which means that, in many parts of the country, temperatures are about to get <em>hot-<\/em>hot pretty soon. And if your central AC isn&#8217;t quite cutting it, now is a great time to invest in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GR9DVBWD?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">portable air conditioner unit<\/a> that&#8217;ll give you the cooling boost you need to power through sweltering summer days. Especially since <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amazon<\/a> is discounting so many of them ahead of its annual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/primeday?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Prime Day<\/a> shopping event!<\/p> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We took a peek through the virtual aisles of the online mega-retailer and found over 15 models that are currently on sale for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GZND3VNX?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to 70% off<\/a>. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DW4B2ZLZ?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">traditional AC unit<\/a> or an energy-efficient <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0H19ZDXF6?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swamp cooler<\/a>, there&#8217;s a model that&#8217;ll suit your needs at a steal.<\/p> <h2 id=\"h-snag-these-portable-acs-for-up-to-70-off\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Snag These Portable ACs for Up to 70% Off<\/h2> <h3 id=\"h-air-conditioners\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air Conditioners<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GV649ZGY?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Portable air conditioners<\/a> operate similar to the standard, refrigerant-based window units you&#8217;re familiar with. You can place these standalone units anywhere in the house, as long as there&#8217;s an outlet and some sort of ventilation for the exhaust hose. While they do take up a bit of floor space, portable ACs let you reap the benefits of a window unit without the hassle of installation.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0DW4B2ZLZ?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Antarctic Star 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner<\/a>, $195 (originally $245)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GPW1FKBH?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Garvee 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner<\/a>, $193 (originally $240)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GFT1YBLL?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zelimon 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner<\/a>, $260 (originally $400)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GV649ZGY?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">QLF 16,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner<\/a>, $500 (originally $800)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GR9DVBWD?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cvznsy 16,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioners for Large Rooms<\/a>, $370 (originally $600)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GR99YB2C?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ckearo 16,000 BTU Smart Portable AC with Wi-Fi App Control<\/a>, $360 (originally $600)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GQLPHKZZ?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Zafro 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner<\/a>, $300 (originally $380)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GPLX7Y1C?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monrikon 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Wi-Fi\/App Control<\/a>, $250 (originally $320)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GVPFN4YK?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yleoob 16,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner for Large Rooms<\/a>, $360 (originally $660)<\/li> <\/ul> <h3 id=\"h-swamp-coolers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swamp Coolers<\/h3> <p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also known as evaporative coolers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GT4Z13LX?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">swamp coolers<\/a> are an eco-friendly alternative to standard ACs. In lieu of chemical refrigerants, swamp coolers use water to cool the air through an evaporation process that absorbs heat. They&#8217;re also very energy efficient, using only a quarter of the electricity of a standard air conditioner. They&#8217;re best suited for dry climates, and you&#8217;ll need to place them in rooms with a door or window for ventilation.<\/p> <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0H19ZDXF6?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mountman 1800 CFM Portable Swamp Cooler<\/a>, $130 (originally $330)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GT4Z13LX?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electactic Portable Swamp Cooler with Ice Packs<\/a>, $110 (originally $150)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GFMGNFR9?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biogoose Portable Swamp Cooler<\/a>, $150 (originally $200)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0FJLY1MG8?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rovsun 1400 CFM Evaporative Air Cooler<\/a>, $80 (originally $110)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GZND3VNX?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Akires 2200 CFM Swamp Cooler<\/a>, $180 (originally $600)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GZ3748B4?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mepty 3-in-1 Evaporative Air Cooler<\/a>, $130 (originally $300)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GJ3D48NP?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ZephyMyth Mini Evaporative Air Cooler with 7-Color Light<\/a>, $49 (originally $70)<\/li> <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GKFWFJFG?th=1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=bh-kd-portableacdeals-clt-060226-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soyewv 4-in-1 Mini Evaporative Air Cooler<\/a>, $49 (originally $70)<\/li> <\/ul> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s June, which means that, in many parts of the country, temperatures are about to get hot-hot pretty soon. 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