What Makes a Portable Air Conditioner Different from a Window Air
Conditioner?
Unlike window ACs which must be mounted through a wall,
a portable air conditioner is a small, mobile unit that can be moved from one
place to the next. Furthermore, portable AC's don't require permanent installation. All
of our portable AC units are between 29" and 34" tall and weigh between 65 and 80 pounds.
They're perfect for apartments or condominiums where window air conditioners
cannot be installed. In fact, portable air conditioners are a great way to
spot cool individual rooms without wasting energy on cooling your entire house.
At Air and
Water, we think portable air conditioners are a great energy-efficient
cooling solution!
How Does a Portable Air Conditioner Work?
A portable AC cools down the air using a refrigeration cycle and a coolant.
Then, the unit distributes cool air into the room through an exhaust hose while
it collects condensate from the air. Most units have auto-evaporative
technology, a process that saves you time and effort by making sure you don’t
have to worry about emptying the condensate bucket constantly.
How Are Portable AC Units Vented?
Although portable air conditioners don't require permanent installation, they
must be vented.
If the hot air is not vented, the portable air conditioner will not be able to cool a room effectively. Window
venting kits are always included with our portable AC systems at no extra cost.
You may also vent the portable AC through a wall vent, into an attic or drop ceiling, or even around a door! You're only limited by your creativity.
For venting these portable AC systems through casement windows (windows that crank out), Plexiglas can be used. Simply cut the Plexiglas to the size of the window, cut out a 5" hole to vent the hose, and place this over the open window.
Why Buy a Portable Air Conditioner From Us?
Need to know how to vent
your new portable AC? See our Venting FAQ.
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