What is a portable Air Conditioner?

A portable air conditioner is an air conditioner that is mobile (on 4 casters). Unlike window, through-the-wall, or central air conditioning units, portable air conditioners do not require permanent installation, the quick installation is the main attraction vs its other air conditioner family members…. Commonly, these units have caster wheels for easy movement and are between 2 ½ to 3 ft tall a weight between 50 to 90 pounds

Portable Air Conditioners do however require venting through one or two exhaust hoses so the unit must be w/in 5 feet of a single or double hung window or sliding window. The installation can be easily installed with a window kit or to another location. When searching for a portable AC unit there are many model that vary in cooling capabilities, condensation removal, controls and noise and efficiency

Not only do portable air conditioners cool the surrounding air, they also dehumidify - keeping the air both cool and comfortably dry.

Perhaps the most important thing to determine when choosing a portable air conditioner is the size needed. An air conditioner that is too small will not be able to keep up with cooling demand.