How to Save Money On Portable Air Conditioning Units
Portable air conditioners are standalone units that cool your home quickly. The models are designed to combine the best of central air systems with window units. If you rent a home, then you can quickly transport the unit to your next home. Save money on your portable air conditioner and your electric bill by taking stock of your home, making small changes, and buying the right unit. Does this Spark an idea?
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Look for portable air conditioning units branded with the Energy Star label. Devices of this type use less electricity, which results in smaller electric bills and an overall cost reduction. Even if the unit is more expensive than those without the label, you will likely save more over the course of owning the machine.
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Buy the right unit for the room. Air conditioner sizes are determined by the BTUs produced by the machine, and those that produce the highest number are reserved for larger rooms, such as 10,000 square feet or more. Measure your room and purchase a unit designed for that size.
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Change the setting on the portable unit at least once a day. Turn the setting down low at night, when the outside temperatures are cooler. Adjust the settings during the day, depending on the current temperature. If you leave the air conditioner on one setting all day, you risk increasing your costs as the machine works overtime.
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Spend time in a few rooms in your house, rather than using every room. Portable air conditioning units are designed to cool one room, not your entire house. Keep the doors to other rooms closed and keep all windows closed as well. Keep the air circulating and cool in as few rooms as possible.
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Add fans to other rooms in the house, including stand fans and ceiling fans. The fans work by circulating the air around the room, pushing the cold air surrounding the portable unit into other areas of the house. The fans help cool down other areas of the house, including those far removed from the air conditioning.
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Tips & Warnings
Try using alternative means to stay cool during the warmer months, such as taking showers with cool water and using a spray bottle filled with water. Use the cold water on your pressure points, including wrists and ankles and feel cooler right away.
