Welcome to my portable air conditioner reviews blog; a place where you can ‘Cool’ off your worries and queries about portable air-conditioners right here ?
I’m Dave. Some time ago, I was checking out the best portable air conditioner for myself and in doing so, I encountered hurdles after hurdles. In fact, it’s not just about deciding whether to buy a portable air-conditioning unit and later having a tough time to choose the right unit; it’s also about keeping it in top notch condition. Together with my experience, prior research and views from friends who own portable air conditioners, I’m penning them down in my blog to ease the entire process for those who want to buy or even for those who are still thinking about whether to buy a portable air conditioner.
Portable Air Conditioner Quick Guide
- How To Pick Your Best Portable Air Conditioner ?
- Best Portable Air Conditioners – Top 3 Picks
- How to Choose a Portable Air-Conditioner For Your Place?
- Portable Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips
- Portable Air Conditioner Blog Posts
Portable Air Conditioner Review
How to Pick Your Best Portable Air Conditioner ?
Coming to the penultimate leg of the portable air-conditioners world, the most common question that is asked is: Which is the best air-conditioner?
Before I unveil my choices to you, take a look at some of the solid manufacturers below:
- Alen
- Amcor
- Danby
- DeLonghi
- Haier
- Royal Sovereign
- Sharp
- Sunpentown
- Soleus
- Windchaser
- Whirlpool
- Whynter
Best Portable Air Conditioners
From these choices, I’ve picked four particular portable air-conditioners which have their own distinctions in their respective groups.
- Haier America HPE07XC6 – Best Small Portable Air-Conditioner (150-sq:-ft.)
- Amcor ALW-12000E – Best Budget Portable Air-Conditioner ( 400-sq:-ft.)
- Sharp CV-P12LX – Quietest Large Portable Air-Conditioner (400-sq:-ft.)
Best Portable Air-Conditioners Review
However, if you have already made your mind on one of these four units, do take a look at their particular individual advantages and disadvantages which I have separated into four in-depth blogs.
- Best Small Portable Air-Conditioner – Haier America HPE07XC6 Review
- Best Budget Portable Air-Conditioner – Amcor ALW-12000E Review
- Quietest Large Portable Air-Conditioner – Sharp CV-P12LX Review
How to Choose a Portable Air-Conditioner For Your Place?
Finished reading and decided to press ahead? Now that you’ve decided on what type of portable air-conditioner you are going to buy, there are a few things that should be kept in mind before you finally go out to purchase the portable units.
Main Requirements For Your Places
I. Sufficient Space for the Unit
- Most portable cooling units take up a 12-inch to 18-inch of floor space
- They are about 30-inches tall.
II. An Electrical Outlet
- The electrical outlet should be preferably near to where you want to place your portable air-conditioner.
III. An Opening for the Exhausted Hot Air
- The exhausting of hot air helps rather than hinders the cooling process
Together with the feature to look for when choosing a portable air-conditioner, these three main requirements are essential before you even buy a portable air-conditioner. Don’t make the mistake of buying and then only realizing that the place that needs cooling is not suitable for a portable unit!
As your mates would have warned you beforehand, the journey does not end with buying a portable unit. You would need to maintain a portable air-conditioner to keep it in tip-top condition and to maximize its life span.
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Portable Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips
- Ensure that installation is correct for maximum efficiency
- Defrost unit COMPLETELY before attempting to use it to cool your room again
- Clean the air filters as needed
- Cleaning/Maintaining the Exterior
- Venting
- Consult a professional if anything is amiss
- Before storing it, drain your air-conditioner
- Proper Storage
If you have more time to spare, I have written a detailed explanation on each of the points that I mentioned above. Check out my following blog – portable air conditioner review blog.
If you are looking for best dehumidifier or best humidifier rather then portable air conditioner, I haven’t research much into this areas yet, but I”m sure there are plenty of blogs out there writing about best dehumidifier or best humidifier for you home:)
