Portable Air Conditioners Ensure Economy And Convenience
Small is beautiful and convenient and so is the portable air conditioner as it can be shifted from one place to the other very easily. Read on to find out all the other advantages.
With the onset of the damp weather, it becomes difficult to survive without constant central air conditioning but that can prove to be quite expensive. The answer to this problem is a portable air conditioner as it has many advantages. It is easy to shift from one place in the home to another and that makes a portable air conditioner the ideal cooling system solution for your home, office or industrial site.
The portable air conditioners are easy and quick to install, as they do not involve any lifting or tearing up of windowsills. Moreover it can be shifted very easily from one place in the home to the other. For taking care of the hot spots in the central air conditioning, the portable air conditioners are far more convenient than window air conditioners. It is also ideal for window shapes, which present problems for installation. There is nothing like portable air conditioners for use as a spot cooler in the home.
A portable air conditioner is an excellent choice for saving money as just one unit needs to be purchased and it can be shifted easily to where you need it as it is mounted on castors and some can weigh only about 36 pounds. Moreover, as only one room is cooled at a time instead of the whole house, the total energy consumption is very low as compared to other air conditioning systems.
Another advantage of portable air conditioners is the energy efficiency that they provide. The average efficiency is in the 8 to 10 range although some are as high as 15, which is 50 percent better than most older central air conditioners. The small size of the portable air conditioners is very advantageous and as such it can fit in a corner or against a wall. It functions like an effective dehumidifier if you do not vent the warm exhaust air out through a window and its size is also the same as that of a room dehumidifier.
In order to reduce humidity and allergies, even the small ones remove 35 pints of moisture per day from the room air. The portable air conditioners also use the heat-exchange principle as the other air conditioners to cool and dehumidify the air. The operating principle is also similar to a window air conditioner as the room air circulates over cold evaporator coils to cool and dehumidify it inside the unit. The room air is exhausted outdoor after flowing over the hot condenser. There is no chance of already-cooled indoor air escaping outside as two ducts are now used.
Nowadays, you have electronic controls in most models and you can set the desired room temperature, blower speed, start and stop timer, and operation mode (cool, dehumidify, heat). The portable air conditioners also have hand-held remote control with which you can conveniently change all the settings as per your need.
The other features of portable air conditioners include a built-in air cleaner with an optional charcoal filter and oscillating louvers to distribute the cool air throughout the room. You can also switch off the louvers to direct the flow of air towards yourself, if you so desire.
Portable Air Conditioners
Portable air conditioners are standalone cooling units that can be moved from one room to another within a building. They are designed to cool a specific area and provide relief from hot weather conditions. Here are some key points to know about portable air conditioners:
- Function: Portable air conditioners work by taking in warm air from the room, cooling it using a refrigeration cycle, and then releasing the cooled air back into the room. They typically have an exhaust hose that needs to be vented out of a window or through a wall to expel the hot air generated during the cooling process.
- Mobility: As the name suggests, portable air conditioners are easy to move around. They come with wheels or casters at the bottom, allowing you to roll them to different areas of your home or office where cooling is needed. This mobility makes them a flexible cooling solution for spaces where installing a permanent air conditioning system may not be feasible.
- Cooling Capacity: Portable air conditioners vary in terms of their cooling capacity, usually measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs). The cooling capacity you need depends on the size of the room you want to cool. A higher BTU rating indicates a greater cooling capacity. It’s important to choose a portable air conditioner with the appropriate BTU rating for the room size to ensure efficient cooling.
- Installation: Portable air conditioners are relatively easy to install compared to central air conditioning systems. They usually come with a window installation kit that includes an exhaust hose, window adapter, and window sealing components. The exhaust hose is connected to the unit and then attached to the window adapter, which is placed in the window opening to vent out the hot air. The window sealing components help to create a seal around the adapter to prevent hot air from entering the room.
- Features: Portable air conditioners often come with a range of features such as adjustable fan speeds, temperature controls, programmable timers, and remote controls for convenient operation. Some models also include additional functions like dehumidification and air purification.
- Limitations: While portable air conditioners offer mobility and flexibility, they have some limitations. They tend to be less efficient compared to fixed air conditioning systems, and the cooling effect may be less powerful. The exhaust hose also needs to be properly vented to the outside, which may require a nearby window or another suitable opening.
- Maintenance: Regular maintenance is important to ensure optimal performance of a portable air conditioner. This includes cleaning or replacing the air filters as recommended by the manufacturer, checking and cleaning the exhaust hose and window adapter, and occasionally cleaning the unit’s condenser coils.
When considering a portable air conditioner, it’s advisable to research different models, compare their features and energy efficiency ratings, and choose one that suits your specific cooling needs and the size of the space you want to cool.
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Author: Mohammed A Bazzoun
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