PIFCO P41008 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioning Unit with Remote Control for Home and Office, 7000 BTU, 24 Hour Timer, White

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If you already have central air conditioning but want to lower the temperature in a specific area of your home or in a particular room without using the central unit, you can use a portable AC to save on energy costs. These portable units are also an excellent choice for renters where they are not allowed to install a window unit. Portable air conditioners also make a lot of sense when the existing windows do not allow installation of a window unit. Key Takeaways The 9000BTU only weighs 25.3 kgs. Its smart design has 35.5 cm width, 70.3 cm height, and 34.5 cm length, and comes with built-in omnidirectional caster wheels that allow easy mobility.

Higher BTU rating also means higher energy consumption. A simple rule of thumb is that an 8000 BTU unit is capable of comfortably cooling down an area of around 300 square feet. A 10,000 BTU unit is capable of comfortably cooling down a space of around 450 square feet. Important Functions Ideally, you should buy a portable air conditioner with a remote control allowing you to control the unit from a distance. Most people find it uncomfortable to operate the unit or change the settings without the remote control. Drainage SystemReverse Cycle: Reverse cycles help turn the portable air conditioner into a heater. Like the dehumidifier, you do not need to buy a heater for the winter months. The reverse cycle helps heat the room in cold seasons. The fibre body is the secret to this AC’s light weight. However, it can withstand minor dents efficiently. It also has a solid grille that allows you to change its air flow direction easily. There are so many fabulous things to do in summer – barbeques, beach days, summer treks and hikes, balmy evening dinners by candlelight, and lounging by swimming pools to name a few. But like all good things that come to an end, the downside of summer is the constant sweat, humidity, and scorching heat of the sun. Hot and stuffy rooms are no fun for anyone. Homemakers across the UK, independent professionals, and service persons will all tell you the downsides of trying to get work done in the heat.

It also comes with a remote control and two window kits included, a timer function, 'night' mode for (slightly) quieter night-time operation, plus 3-in-1 air con, fan and dehumidifier functionality. A portable air conditioner It is a portable unit on (usually on wheels) that can be easily moved from one place to another to cool the air in an enclosed space. It has exhaust hoses coming out of the unit and these exhaust hoses are used to push the hot air out of the window. These units are perfect for rooms with small windows where traditional window units cannot be installed. What Are the Different Types of Portable Air Conditioners? Very often an air con unit will come with additional functionality, usually a fan setting and dehumidifier function. More expensive portable air conditioners sometimes also feature a heater function that means you're more likely to be able to get year-round use out of your investment. A portable air con unit uses both a fan and a compressor to cool the air, and that's a noisy process, meaning you're likely to have to turn the TV up quite a few notches if you have one running in a living space. And, if you're a light sleeper, then you may struggle to sleep whilst the air con unit is running. If you buy an oversized air-conditioner, it might short cycle. It means that the rapid turning on and off will lead to excessive wear and tear on the compressor and that will shorten its life span. The quality of plastic used for casing also affect the lifespan of the AC. How Do You Vent a Portable Air Conditioner Without a Window?Air conditioners differ by performance. What this means is that each air conditioner is different from the other in terms of its output performance level. This difference is as follows:

Is it important to you that your unit goes beyond just cooling a room? Many of the best portable air conditioners include several modes, including dehumidifying and even heating. By dehumidifying your home, the appliance can remove moisture from the air to prevent a build-up of mould.Buy a portable air conditioning unit with an automatic drain system wherein all the liquid obtained from condensation is thrown out through the exhaust hose and you do not need to drain the water anything. A self-evaporating unit should keep working on it but you might need to drain it manually if humidity level is too high in your location. Our Expertise in Heating and Cooling Products If you live in a humid area you can also dehumidify the air at the same time with the dehumidifying setting. The air conditioner pulls water out of the air and lets you know when the water tray is full.