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At PortableAirShop.com we are focused
on educating consumers about portable air conditioners and helping them
find the right model to meet their cooling needs. We will provide you with
unbiased ratings on each air conditioner, an outline of
important features, as well as how each manufacturer stacks up head to head.
Because we only sell portable air conditioners, we can offer you a level
of service and expertise that nobody else can.
We offer free delivery on all portable air conditioners
we sell, so you don't have to worry about hidden costs. We also offer a
low price guarantee so that you can be confident you are
getting the best deal around. And if for some reason you decide that the
portable air conditioner you purchased from us just is not what you need,
we offer an easy returns policy. Feel free to call us and see for yourself
and talk to one of our knowledgeable portable air conditioner experts. |
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Portable air conditioners are truly unique in that
they are portable and can be easily moved from location to location. Though
they still have an exhaust tube that must be vented out somewhere, they
are truly portable in the sense that they require no permanent installation.
Most portable air conditioners come with what is called a window venting
kit. This venting kit easily slides into a window as seen in the diagram
to the right. The exhaust hose is easily fit into the appropriate space
in the window kit, and the unit is ready to go. To read in more detail about
the ins and outs of installing portable air conditioners, go to our Installation
Section.
Portable air conditioners virtually always have caster wheels for portability.
They consist of one "box" that holds both the hot and cold side
of the air conditioner in one and they use their exhaust hose to expel heat.
There are several ways to get rid of the water that the air conditioner
condenses out of the air. Most units collect this water in an internal drain
bucket, but some units exhaust the water through their drain hose. Some
units have pumps that pump the condensate water out through a tube in their
drain hose. Most models that collect condensate water in an internal bucket
can also be adapted for direct drain off. There are now models manufactured
by
EdgeStar
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Portable Air Conditioners are relatively simple units,
however there are different features that you might be interested in. The
first feature you should consider is the size of the room that you need
to cool. We offer a very simple chart in our buyer's guide section to show
a general idea of the size air conditioner needed for different room sizes.
We also offer a head to head Portable Air Conditioner Comparison
Chart that will allow you to evaluate the price and features on all
of our portable air conditioners. Or to view our entire Portable
Air Conditioner Buyer's Guide Section, click here. Some other features
that we feel are important to consider are:
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| Buying the right sized portable air conditioner is
the most important thing to consider. Currently, the largest portable air
conditioner category that we have is
12,000 - 14,000
BTU. These air conditioners will
cool up to 400 to 550 square feet. However, that does not mean you should automatically
buy the largest model possible for your room. You will save money on electricity
by finding the right portable air conditioner for your living area. For
a more detailed analysis of BTU requirements visit our section on calculating
portable air conditioner size. |
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