Portable Air Conditioners

If you're looking for a simple, versatile option for cooling a room and you can't or don't want to install a permanent air conditioning unit, a portable air conditioner can be a great solution.

Portable air conditioners are very easy to install, with a venting hose that's placed in a window to remove warm air and side expansion pieces designed to acommodate different sized windows. They often have wheels and are easy to move from one room to another, so you can get cool air whenever you need it.

Before buying a portable air conditioner, figure out how much cooling power you need, based on the size of the room where you'll be using it. A 150 - 350 square foot room needs about 5,000 - 6,000 BTUs, a 400 - 600 square foot room needs about 7,000 - 8,000 BTUs and a 600 - 950 square foot room needs about 9,500 - 12,500 BTUs.

Also, consider what other features you may want. In addition to cooling, many portable air conditioners offer dehumidifying, purification and heating functions. You may also want a model with a remote control so that you can change the temperature and other settings from wherever you are in the room.

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