Portable Air Conditioner Vs. Window Unit
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Portable Air Conditioners
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Portable air conditioners can travel from room to room, making it possible to purchase a single unit and still cool several rooms -- but not at the same time. Some units require a window exhaust duct, which can inhibit their portability. Portable units take up floor space, and generate noise levels that can be bothersome.
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Window Air Conditioners
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Window units do not take up any floor space, and most of the noise they create is directed outside, as is the condensation they create. In the winter, the units must be covered or removed or they will leak cold air into a residence. They are relatively inexpensive, and multiple units can be set to maintain different rooms at different temperatures.
Bottom Line
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The key factors to choosing the best air conditioning unit depend on the user. While portable units are versatile, they can be in the way. Some people, such as the elderly, may have problems moving them and emptying the condensation receptacle regularly. A window unit is out of the way and works without regular maintenance; however, some apartment buildings may not allow them.
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