Often summer can get really hot and the heat may be truly unbearable so enjoying some cool air in your home becomes your top priority. But how exactly is it possible to keep your place cool during the hot months of the year? The answer is simple – buying portable air conditioners is the option you need. Unlike common through-the-wall, window or central air conditioners, these portable devices can fit right where you want them. And you can move them to a different place whenever you like. They don’t require any installation and can be used virtually anywhere: bedrooms, offices, wine cellars, garages, attics, etc.

A portable air conditioner is an affordable alternative to installing an air conditioning system in your house or apartment. They’re particularly handy if you live in a property you don’t own and which doesn’t have an air conditioning system installed. Because portable air conditioners aren’t permanently fixed to the wall or window, they can be moved around from room to room. They don’t need to be installed by an electrician, which can help you save money.

When buying a portable air conditioner, it’s important to choose the right cooling capacity. The bigger the area you need to cool, the larger power output is to be provided by the conditioner. But you need to be careful because if you choose an overpowered unit for a small space it can feel damp and humid instead of cool and refreshed. Conversely, a too small unit may need to run constantly to be able to cool the area and that can cause wasting too much energy and money. To make the best use of portable air conditioners, their capacity needs to be no less than 80 watts per square metre for a room of average size and 125 watts for a larger room.

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When shopping for a portable air conditioner, it’s important to look for one with a self-evaporation feature or built-in water pump in order to dispose of condensation automatically. This can pay off in convenience later on.

Most portable air conditioners are made in single-vent systems; those who want even more cooling power can buy them in dual-vent systems. Most units include window and ventilation kits at no extra charge and are very easily operated.

Usually portable air conditioning units have venting hoses that blow excess heat outside your house. These hoses need to be fixed on to a window. They can also refresh the air by removing bad odours which makes them a suitable option for kitchen use.

Buying portable air conditioners can be the best solution for places where there’s extra requirement for cooling like gyms, schools and dance studios. If there’s any activity in schools or other places, where extra cooling is required, then a portable air conditioner can be installed to regulate the temperature whenever required.

Although installing a complete air conditioning system is a great idea for offices and homes, sometimes smaller buildings or separate rooms can benefit from portable units. They’re more affordable too which a great advantage in the modern economic circumstances.