Best Portable Air Conditioners
Air conditioning you can move from room to room
Portable air conditioners generally have the same functionality as the window-type air conditioning units. They use a compressor, a chemical refrigerant, an evaporator blower and coil and an expansion valve or metering device. No matter how big or small the air conditioner is, you must provide maintenance including changing and cleaning your filters and getting it serviced regularly. Just be sure that when you are doing any maintenance, you follow the air conditioner manufacturer's guidelines to ensure that your warranty won't be null and voided.
- Delonghi Pinguino Portable Split Unit Air Conditioner – Model PAC-400
- 9,000 BTU
- State of the art air filter from 3M which can remove almost 100 percent of airborne particles
- Can dehumidify about 45 pints in a 24-hour period
- 24-hour timer and double condenser
- Weighs 97 pounds
- Adjustable thermostat
- Exhaust hose
- Costs about $1100
- 1-year warranty and 3-year limited warranty on sealed components like the compressor
- Soleus Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner / Heat Pump with Dehumidifier and Heater – Model LX-140
- 14,000 BTU
- VFD display
- Optional dual exhaust hose
- Caster wheels
- Low noise – 46 decibels (50 decibels is average)
- Weighs 84 pounds
- Uses R-22 refrigerant
- 60-pint dehumidifier
- 24-hour programmable memory
- Energy efficient
- 3-speed oscillating fan
- 1-year warranty on all parts and labor
- Costs about $700
- Soleus Portable Air Conditioner – Model MAC-12K
- Advanced evaporative system
- Emergency auxiliary drain
- 24-hour programmable timer
- Can dehumidify up to 60 pints per 24 hours
- 1,200 BTU, good for small rooms
- Heating up to 6,000 watts
- Dual exhaust system
- Auto-reset functionality
- Low noise – 46 decibels
- Weighs 82 pounds
- SEER rating of 9.5
- 1-year warranty on all parts and labor
- Costs about $500
Portable air conditioners are handy for people on the move frequently, and who live in apartments and small homes. If you are planning to stay in your home for a while it is worth the extra expense of purchasing a non-portable air conditioner; it will save you money in the long run. In addition, good air conditioning units are a selling feature for your home and can prevent structural damage due to mold and wood rot in high humidity.
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