Portable A.C.

    Portable air conditioners are good for specific cooling needs. If you want a portable AC unit that can move from room to room, then it is a good cooling option. It's also the efficient air conditioner choice that is not permanently installed.

   The device plugs into any wall outlet and provides cooling to the space. Because it is portable, you can move it from room to room as needed. Portable AC units usually have less than 1 Ton or 12,000 BTUs of capacity, which is enough for a single space. ... Air conditioners use a refrigeration cycle to cool air.

   It's necessary to vent portable air conditioners because they extract hot air. If you want your air conditioning system to cool the room effectively, you need to let the hot air vent to the outside. ... Portable air conditioners can also be vented through a window, wall, ceiling or even a door.

  An air conditioner circulates the internal air of the room over and over again, whereas an air cooler pulls fresh air from outside and then cools it down. ... Because of the way it operates, an air cooler offers better quality of air for your room.

    A portable air conditioner is similar to a window air conditioning system in more ways than one. ... The big advantage with a portable air conditioner over a window AC unit is the fact you can use it in rooms with or without windows. It is also easier to move from room to room if you have a window and a vent kit.

  How Much Electricity Does A Portable Air Conditioner Use? Mid-sized portable air conditioners use an average of 2900 watts per hour. Particularly large units can exceed the electricity usage of even central air conditioners, expending about 4100 watts per hour.

  The most common cause for a portable air conditioner overheating is an overheated compressor. Check the hose and to make sure it is venting air properly. If the portable AC is unable to exhaust the heat generated by the compressor, then it will build up inside the unit and cause the compressor to shut down.

   The good news is that your portable air conditioner doesn't make carbon monoxide in any normal situation. ... Due to the nature of the energy powering your air conditioner, it cannot produce carbon monoxide.

   Most portable units have water reservoirs that help dehumidify the room. These reservoirs need to be emptied periodically, although some come with optional hookups for a drainage hose. Other models evaporate much of the moisture and direct the exhaust through the air duct.

    Portable AC units are, in general, not loud at all. However, if you pick the wrong unit, it will generate more than 60 dB and it will be really difficult to sleep with such a loud portable air conditioner in the room. 

  Experts warn that rising temperatures can strain air conditioning units, turning them into fire hazards if they are not properly cared for. According to a 2016 report from the National Fire Protection Association, air conditioners cause an average of 20 deaths, 140 injuries, and $82 million in property damage annually.

    Every basic portable air conditioner is equipped with a refrigeration system, coolant, reservoir and a ventilation or exhaust hose. ... The heat generated by the process is then transferred outside the room through an exhaust duct or window kit. This kit is attached to the window, wall or ceiling.

  A 15,000 BTU portable air conditioner costs an average of $0.20 per hour to run. If the portable AC is used for 8 hours per day, then it costs $1.60 per day. Running the portable air conditioner for one month will cost around $48.