Air Conditioners- Are Portable Air Conditioners Right For You? May 2, 2009
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The summer of 2009 is fast approaching and with that, the demand for air conditioners. Portable air conditioners (mobile air conditioners) have become increasingly popular over the last 10 years. While most people spend their time in only 1 or 2 rooms of a home, the costs associated with cooling the entire house can be prohibitive. Not all air conditioners are listed by consumer research . However, that does not mean that the other’s are not quality, simply that they are not discussed.
Portable air conditioners come in different energy capacities. A 7,500 BTU portable air conditioner can comfortably cool a room up to 200 sq ft. while a 13,000 BTU air conditioner will cool over 400 sq. ft. All portable air conditioners I reviewed include a window kit which simplifies the setup, allowing the air conditioner to be used almost immediately upon delivery.
It makes little sense to cool an entire home with central air when you can cool 1 or 2 rooms with a portable room air conditioner or room air cooler. Most portable air conditioners, like those manufactured by Soleus Air or Sunpentown, have wheels which allow them to be transported from one room to the other. Mobile air conditioners are great for home offices or for senior citizens who are on a tight budget.
In addition to cooling your room down to 61 degrees, portable air conditioners also dehumidify the air at the same time. Some units are capable or removing up to 65 pints (8 gallons) of water per day from the air. You may be able to use your portable air conditioner during the winter, if you purchase one that has a built in heater.
The Soleus Air- LX-140 is a 14,000 BTU remote controlled air conditioner which has a dehumidifier and built in heater -all in 1 unit. This unit retails for $799 but we found it priced at a discount for $589 at www.eHealthSupplies.com, with free shipping. Let expensive units , such as the Sunpentown WA-7500 (7500 BTU) can cool up to 200 sq. ft for less than $375. In all, eHealthSupplies.com has 31 different unit to choose from. If you have any questions, their live customer support person can help you choose which portable air conditioner is best for you. Good Luck!
Maybe you can help me here; I do not know much about the topic. I am a college student (Comp Sci, not HVAC) and I would like to try and save some money on my electricity bill this summer. After doing some research I came across this blog.
My problem is, I do not know if this would be the most efficient way to cool a 3 bedroom apartment in Boston. I do not know much about what the humidity is here. I have read that swamp coolers don’t work well in some areas because of the humidity. So my question is: Do you think that a swamp cooler in a large three bedroom apartment would be a better investment than a portable air conditioner, if I am living in Boston, Ma. If you could point me in the right direction, I would appreciate it. I am just a poor student, and every buck I can save helps.
I work for an HVAC company and I found your post interesting.
Good Post…. Air conditioning is a system that introduces cold air into a hot space to make it more comfortable.
Good Post…. Air conditioning is a system that introduces cold air into a hot space to make it more comfortable
There are also dangers that air conditioning brings. Viral infections and diseases are easily spread in air-conditioned rooms. When air just circulates inside the room and there is no proper ventilation, persons inside the room can get easily infected. A cozy, spacious and open room is much better than a room with an air-conditioning system.
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