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Portable Air Conditioner BTU Guide
Choosing The Right Portable AC
Not sure which portable air conditioner model is right for your needs? We are here to help. You'll find below a pretty handy chart that will help you pinpoint the right model. You'll notice that room size and heat load are the two variables within this chart. Step one is simply figure out the room size in square feet of the room in need of cooling. Next, figure out the amount of heat or "heat load" that the room receives. For example, if the room has a lot of windows or is next to a kitchen, that room would probably have a high heat load.
Based on those two parameters, you should be able to figure out what kind of BTU range works for you. For reference, BTU is simply a designation of cooling power - the higher the BTU the more powerful the cooling. Simply click on one of the four "BTU areas" and it will lead you to a page with portable air conditioner models that will suit your room size and heat load needs.
- Number of heat sources such as cooking appliances, electronics and outside windows
- Type of rooms: garages, attics and sever rooms typically have a higher heat load
- Other factors to consider include humidity level, ceiling height, air flow and room insulation
