The Benefits Of A Small Portable Air Conditioner

Are you like many people that like open windows but you also need some form of cooling on occasion? Although most people have central air conditioning accessible to them those units can be expensive to run. Another drawback to those units is the fact that they are meant to cool an entire house rather than a particular room or area. So what can you do if you want to cool a single room while keeping your costs down and without blocking access to your window?

The solution is simple...invest in a small portable air conditioner. This is an excellent money-saving choice. Small portable air conditioners are very reasonably priced and they are economical to use. Because they are portable they can easily be rolled from room to room depending on where the instant cooling is needed. Portable air conditioners are mounted on castors making them extremely easy to move.

Perhaps the greatest advantage to having a portable air conditioner is the savings that are realized because only one room, instead of the entire house, is being kept extra cool. Some models (i.e., DeLonghi) have a two-in-one feature of both an air conditioner and dehumidifier as well.

If the size of the unit is an issue to you then you'll be pleased to learn that most portable air conditioners are about the size of room dehumidifiers. These units easily fit in a corner or against a wall. As stated earlier some of these units have the two-in-one function ability to also actively function as an effective dehumidifier. Moisture will be removed from the air which not only aids in adding to the comfort level but also reduces allergies.

Portable air conditioners are efficient and economical. They can be plugged into a standard wall electric outlet. A collapsible duct is used to carry the exhaust heat energy outdoors. This duct is similar in size to a clothes dryer duct. In fact, if you do not vent the warm exhaust air out through a window, they basically function as an effective dehumidifier. Even the small ones remove 35 pints of moisture per day from the room air to make you comfortable and reduce allergies.

Portable air conditioners don't consume a lot of electricity, so they can be plugged into a standard wall electric outlet. A collapsible duct, similar in size to a clothes dryer duct, carries the exhaust heat energy outdoors. The duct allows for quick and easy set up.

Portable room air conditioners operate somewhat similar to a window air conditioner. Inside the unit there are cold evaporator coils. The unit pulls in room air which circulates over the cold evaporator coils to cool and dehumidify it.

Some models have electronic controls to set the desired room temperature, blower speed, start and stop timer, and operation mode (cool, dehumidify, heat). Many come with a hand-held remote control. With a remote control you can change all of the settings without leaving your easy chair or bed at night.

It seems that portable air conditioning units can meet the needs of most any homeowner. Whether you are looking for a cost-effective way to cool a room or a way to cool a room without obstructing access to your window these unique units can deliver!