Portable air-conditioners are slowly and steadily becoming famous and the most preferred choice of people as compared to windows and split air-conditioners. You may be thinking, why so? The reason is pretty simple. It is portable as the name suggests and does not require permanent installation.
I am sure that these are the only things that you may have known about portable air-conditioner. In this article, I will uncover some of the interesting things about portable air-conditioners.
The Importance of Venting a Portable AC Unit
Portable ACs extract hot air and this hot air have to be vented. If the hot air isn't vented, the portable air conditioner will not be able to cool a room effectively. Window and venting kits are always included with rent an air conditioner at no extra cost.
Let’s learn how to vent a portable AC unit.
You can also vent a portable AC through a wall vent, into the attic or drop ceiling, or even around a door - you're only limited by your creativity!
The Most Popular Way to Vent: Use a Window Kit
The plastic window kit simply is cut to fit almost any slider or up and down the window in your home - up to 4 feet. The window is then closed against the window kit to seal the air from the outside; the exhaust hose then is fit through a small cutout in the window attachment.
Installation takes about 5 minutes and this allows for easy portability from window to window. For windows larger than 4 feet, simply purchase extra Plexiglass or Styrofoam at the local hardware store. As mentioned earlier, for unique window situations such as casement windows, a little creativity is all that is needed.
Can the exhaust hose be extended?
All portable air conditioners come with a standard hose length of 5-7 feet. If you need a longer hose, these can be easily found at a local hardware store. It is a good idea to avoid hose lengths over 12 feet or 90 degree bends. You can also vent through the dryer hose as long as the hose diameter is 5" or more and the outdoor venting flap is removed.
Is portable air conditioners energy efficient?
Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) is a standard measure of efficiency for comparing appliances and the cost of operation. The higher the EER, the more energy-efficient the air conditioner. Any rating of 10 or more is considered excellent.
By cooling only one room, rent a portable air conditioner can save you a considerable amount of money on your monthly electric bill. All of the portable air conditioners that we carry operate on 115 Volt/60 Hertz - the normal household standard. They generally run on about 7-10 amps and require a regular, 3-prong grounded plug found in most homes.
Portable air conditioners are perfect for cool computer server rooms
This is one of the most common uses of a portable air conditioner! Even in small computer rooms, a 12000 BTU unit should be purchased due to the extra heat produced. Moreover, the portable AC will help keep the air dry and more suitable for computer applications.
