Is portable air conditioning worth it

Lately, the summer days have been getting hotter, the fans have not noticed us freshen up and we thought how good it would be to have an air conditioner at home. But if, like me, you live in a building, this type of installation work is probably not allowed.

What a pity, right? Not at all! Currently, it is possible to find portable air conditioning . But is it worth buying the portable air conditioner ? Check below the advantages and disadvantages of this new type of appliance.

Portable Air Conditioner Advantages and Disadvantages

Front view of Portable Air Conditioner

Front view of Portable Air Conditioner

Advantages:

  • Despite being heavy, the portable air conditioner has casters, which allows it to be moved to other rooms in the home. People who own a house on the beach or in the countryside can take you on their trips or even people who live in a rental and need to move, can take the device too;
  • In addition to cooling, it can also be used as a humidifier and air dehumidifier ;
  • It is not necessary to pay the visit of an installation technician;
  • Like the fixed models, the portable air conditioner has timer and sleep functions , as well as a remote control, which allows the unit to be turned off at night.

Disadvantages:

  • The equipment is usually very noisy, which can bother during the day and disturb sleep at night;
  • It is necessary to remember to empty the water tank so that there is no leakage;
  • Usually, portable air conditioning consumes a lot of electrical energy, compared to other appliances of the same or higher power;
  • Despite being easy to transport, there is a large extensor tube to throw the hot air out;
  • It does not work well in large rooms, for example, American kitchen integrated with living room or dining room next to the living room;
  • The value is usually high, from AED 1,000.00 to AED 5,500.00;
  • The temperature is not usually as low as in an environment with split air conditioning, that is, it refreshes the environment, but does not freeze;
Rear view of portable air conditioner (detail for air outlet)

Important notes about portable air conditioner

After researching, using portable air conditioning , reading posts and watching videos of people who also bought portable air conditioning , I concluded that it is not worth buying this equipment. It’s okay that the person will save on the installation, but the headache that the appliance will give afterwards does not pay. Just looking at the text I wrote above, it is clear that the number of disadvantages is greater. It’s an expensive, noisy product, I’ve watched videos and read texts that say hot air leaks through the duct to the environment, so it does not get that cool.

For example, I know that my father bought this portable air conditioner for his apartment and I have never seen the appliance switched on, that is, it is a waste of money for nothing. I prefer to continue with my fan, which was much cheaper.

If even after reading my text you decide that you want a portable air conditioner , it is important to remember these tips:

  • Compare prices and brands and check for technical assistance in your city or near your home;
  • Check that the power of the product is compatible with the size of the room to be cooled;
  • Check if the appliance switches off automatically when the water reaches the full capacity of the tank;
  • Make sure that the equipment is sold in versions 110 and 220 volts or if you have to buy a transformer;
  • See if your chosen portable air conditioner fits all types of window.

Server room air conditioner

server room air conditioner

Perfect for server room and data center Cooling
The MovinCool Office Pro 12 portable room air conditioner is specifically designed to provide computer cooling for offices filled with heat-generating electronics. Computers, networks, communications and office equipment will shut down when the temperature rises, crippling daily operations. By bringing spot air-conditioning to just the area or room that needs it, the Office Pro portable AC saves money while protecting your company’s investment in equipment. With the technology to become a portable dehumidifier as well, the Office Pro 12 also protects against water damage. Both equipment and employees will benefit from the level of spot cooling that the Office Pro 12 provides.

Self-contained and portable, the Office Pro 12 requires no costly installation—simply roll it in, plug it in and turn it on. This unit may be rented or purchased from a local dealer. To find a rental portable air conditioner or one for sale, use the dealer locater on the website. To learn more about the Office Pro 12, please view the downloads available for this product.

Provides 12,000 BTU/h of cool air… maximum spot cooling to just the room that needs it.
Programmable Digital Controller
Operates on standard 115V power.
No costly installation necessary. Roll it in, plug it in, turn it on.
Provides cooling down to 65°F… the ideal operating temperature for heat sensitive electronics.

Industrial-portable spot air conditioner

Industrial-portable spot air conditioner

Provides 10,000 Btu/h of cool air.
Operates on standard 115V. Roll it into any room that needs it.
Handles temperatures up to 105°F. Provide cooling in the hottest environments.
Less than half the cost of central air conditioning, cooling for as little as 10 cents per hour.
Rugged design… proven durability since 1982.

The Original Portable Cooling Units
The Classic 10 is MovinCool’s original portable room air conditioner. Its rugged design features a standard 115 V source, which can handle temperatures up to 105 degrees Fahrenheit. Among portable AC units, the Classic 10 has continued to hold its own in the industry.

Since the Classic 10 spot cooler is self-contained, portable and has no special power requirements, it can be rolled into any room to instantly cool the hottest spot. The Classic 10 redefines portable cooling by efficiently cooling only the area that needs it. This saves you money while protecting people and equipment and speeding up processes. Commercial and industrial air conditioning hasn’t been the same since 1982!

Portable AC

Portable AC

 

For easy installation, the Nevada Portable AC does not need breaks in the wall or a technician to install. Comes with a practical kit for the user to do the installation. Plus it’s 2 in 1: it cools and fans the environment and has 10,500 BTUs.
With ecological operation, it has water cicle system, which makes use of the water generated in the condensation to cool the condenser. It uses gas R410a, which does not attack the ozone layer.
Portable and easy to use, comes with casters and side handles for you to carry the product through all rooms.
Its cleaning is extremely easy, because it has a removable and washable filter, facilitating the maintenance of the product.
Modern design, has electronic panel with digital display and remote control.

Comfee Mobile Air Conditioner

 

Comfee Mobile Air Conditioner

 

The Comfee Mobile Air Conditioner 9,000 BTUs / h is ideal for those who want to have small air-conditioned environments, without works. With wheels in the base and handles that facilitate the transport, the product comes with installation kit, dispensing specialized workmanship in the installation. It is environmentally friendly because it uses R410-A refrigerant, which does not damage the Ozone Layer and has several functions that help make your environment much more comfortable.

Portable Air Conditioner Midea Liva 12,000 BTU

Portable Air Conditioner Midea Liva

 

Midea renews its line of portable air conditioners with the new Midea Liva Notebook , available in 12,000 BTU / h capacity, 127V and 220V models, this product features sleek design and sophistication with silver accents and differentiated functions.

The portable air conditioner presents the great mobility differential. The advantage of locomotion is the possibility of air conditioning different environments with the same device. To do this, simply move it to the desired environment. In practice, the portable air conditioner can accompany the consumer in all indoor spaces, or even other locations such as the beach house or field.

The equipment has four casters in the base and handles that facilitate transport from one environment to another. In addition, it has a practical installation kit, with no need for technical assistance and cost with specialized labor.

In addition, the operating panel of the product has a digital display with blue LED. The blue light is softer and can be switched off through the LED function in order to keep the environment nicer. In this way, the operation of the unit and the operating conditions, temperature, speed and mode can be observed through the remote control. Still the product still has a diversity of functions, such as: Sleep, Oscillate, Turbo and Self-diagnosis – in which the device detects the operating errors electronically.