How to Buy Portable Air Conditioners

Portable air conditioners are different from a window unit air conditioner. They can be moved with ease from room to room without the need to remove them from a window and carry it to a new window opening. You can buy portable air conditioners at a fairly reasonable price from many local retailers.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Look around for portable air conditioners. Most stores that sell appliances will carry portable air conditioners. Compare prices at discount retailers and home improvement stores.

2. Choose a portable air conditioner with different modes. You want the air conditioner to have multiple uses. For example, the DeLonghi Portable Air Conditioner is a fan, dehumidifier and air conditioner all in one.

3. Pick a portable air conditioner with a built in timer. Running an air conditioner all day long can increase energy costs in your home. Purchase a model like the Amana Portable Air Conditioner with a 24-hour timer feature.

4. Base your portable air conditioner choice on the size room that you need to cool. For a larger area, you may need a portable air conditioner with 10,000 BTU or more. Smaller rooms can use an 8,000 BTU or less version.

Tips & Warnings

• If you are using the portable air conditioner in a very sunny room or the kitchen, you'll need even more BTUs to cool the room.
• Make sure that your portable air conditioner has a no-drip feature. You don't want to cause water damage to the floor of your home.