FAQs about Portable Air Conditioners Published July 7, 2010 | Updated July 1, 2015 On a scorching summer day, portable air conditioners can make your room a refuge from the heat. Whether you are short on space, need a little extra cooling in a problem area or just want to keep your personal space at a constant, cool temperature, portable air conditioners are the solution. Unlike a window air conditioner that needs to be attached to a window or central air conditioners that can sometimes struggle to reach each corner of the house, portable air conditioners can follow you anywhere in the home. Room air conditioners are relatively easy to use, but here are the answers to a few common questions to help you use them efficiently. About Portable Air Conditioners: Shop Air Conditioners ▸ Can I use a portable air conditioner in a room without a window?Just like all other air conditioning units, portable air conditioners need to have somewhere to release heat. A window is usually the most convenient way for portable air conditioning to vent, but there are other ways.

For example, you can attach the exhaust tube to an air vent. Maybe the best idea would be to install a small vent leading directly outside. What is the difference between portable air conditioners and air coolers?Air coolers use moisture, like a swamp cooler, to cool an area. This makes them quite a bit less effective in areas that are already humid, and they have a smaller cooling radius. On the other hand, they can often double as humidifiers. A portable air conditioner actually cools the air with a Freon system and generally has a larger cooling radius than an air cooler. Is it safe to leave portable air conditioners on during the night?All portable air conditioners collect condensation as they cool. This is generally collected in a water tray in the air conditioning units themselves. If the water is about to overflow, the portable air conditioner will shut itself off. Generally, portable air conditioners have this same function if their air filters are about to overflow. The only real hazard is if you have plugged a portable air conditioner into an overused plug.

Room air conditioners use a good amount of electricity and can cause a short if they don't have a dedicated plug. Otherwise, portable air conditioners are as safe as any other appliance. Can I lengthen the exhaust hose on a portable air conditioner?While it is possible, extending the exhaust hose can often void the warranty on your air conditioning unit. air handling unit valve packageIn addition, if your workmanship isn't professional, it might be unsafe to lengthen the exhaust hose. air filter hvac unitIf you would like to move your portable air conditioner, just move the exhaust hose or get two air conditioners.ac condensing unit 47 used & new from Buy "Honeywell MN12CES 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditio...” from Amazon Warehouse Deals and save 38% off the $549.99 list price.

What’s In the Box? 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control The Honeywell MN12CES 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner has a sleek, modern design cooling and dehumidifying areas up to 450 square feet. With 3-in-1 technology, 3M electrostatic filter and a compressor, this portable air conditioner delivers optimum cooling and dehumidification. It also has a fan-only function. The full-function remote control allows you to operate each feature from across the room. Unlike a fixed AC, this unit requires no permanent installation and four caster wheels provide easy mobility between areas. Plus, the auto-evaporation system allows for hours of continuous operation with no water to drain or no bucket to empty. This model comes with everything needed including a flexible exhaust hose and an easy-to-install window venting kit. 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner cools areas up to 450 sq. ft. 163 CFM Powerful air flow Castor wheels easily rolls unit from room to room

Easy-to-install window venting kit included Unit features Cooling, Fan and Dehumidification options Automatic shutoff timer from 1-24 hour No bucket, no-drip design uses auto-evaporation system Dehumidification up to 70 pints per 24 hours Quiet operation (53 dbA) The Honeywell MN12CES 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, in black/silver, has a sleek, modern design and cools areas up to 600 square feet. With 3-in-1 technology, 3M electrostatic filter and an environmently friendly compressor, this portable air conditioner delivers optimum cooling and dehumidification. Plus the full-function remote control allows you to operate it from accross the room. 15.7 x 16.5 x 29.3 inches 80.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) 2 AA batteries required. #16,685 in Home and Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home and Kitchen) #5 in Home & Kitchen > Heating, Cooling & Air Quality > Air Conditioners & Accessories > Air Conditioners > Portable See all 621 customer reviews

See all 621 customer reviews (newest first) This unit was easy to set up and install. The controls are straight forward. It operates quietly and cools great.Not super quite but not as noisey as most. I probably needed a 14k btu unit for my 500 sf basement. After purchasing a smaller unit 2 years ago and am very pleased with the performance I decided to get a larger unit for another room in the house. Again I am not disappointed. Ordered this late in season. Unit worked so well that weather changed and only required me to use it once, LOL. This is my fourth air conditioner in two years as the three previous broke down after a matter of weeks. This is nice and portable. No water leakages to deal with. I just wish I had bought the more powerful one.And keeps my room cool! Delivered on time, in proper working order. See and discover other items: air compressor hose kit 21 used & new from Buy a Used "Whynter 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditio..." and save 50% off the $599.99 list price.