Electronic Portable Air Conditioner

Portable Air Conditioners - Do they really work? We have a really small apartment (900 sq ft) and it faces south/west (maximum sun exposure). The building does not have air conditioning and the windows are not desigend to support standard window mounted air conditioners. We are nervous to buy a portable air conditioner. I read consumer reports and they gave portable air conditioners very poor ratings. Have you tried them and do they work? If you have had a positive experience, which one would you recommend?

What's your opinion on portable air conditioners? I have been told by some people that portable air conditioners can be as efficient as in-window units, and they do just as good of a job. Others say that they cost almost twice as much to run, and barely cool the room that they are in. What's your opinion/experiences, let me know.

portable air conditioners how much does it cost to run them? Hi there , does anyone own one of those portable air conditioners on wheels, the ones with a hose attached to an open window? im only looking for the ones that cool only, how much do they cost to run here in Sydney per hour ? lets say for a 1000wt unit, thank you all .

are there portable air conditioners with OUT the hose that goes out the window? I want a portable air conditioner that I can roll around from room to room. see my house is very old and had old window that open out by turning the handle.

Do portable air conditioners use a lot of electricity? I have a portable air conditioner in my studio apartment. It works, but just barely. My electricity is included in my rent, so I don't know how much the electric bill is, but my landlord told me to keep the air conditioner off during the day when I am not home. But if I do that, when I get home, I can crank it all the way up, and my apartment doesn't get cool until about 2am. I thought about buying another one of the units, thinking maybe 2 won't have to work so hard to cool the place down as one does. I am just trying to find the most efficient way to stay cool. It's hot here in the desert this time of year!

Do portable air conditioners really work? I live in Sacramento, CA, where the temperature often reaches 95°+ in May, and continues to rise to upwards of 105° (and as high as 114°) until September. Would a portable air conditioner be appropriate for the climate here? Would it keep my dog and child cool enough in the summer months? A standard a/c will not fit in my window, so if I got one, my landlord would have to cut a hole in the wall to mount it, so when I moved out, I'd be forfeiting it!

Ok to run 2 portable air conditioners at the same time? I have a portable air conditioner that came with my apartment. Unfortunately even if I left it on 24/7/365 on high, it couldn't keep up with the heat, it's just not big enough. I was thinking about getting another one, as well, but was wondering if that would be practical. Would 2 of those things running at the same time use too much electricity or blow the circuits?

do portable air conditioners have to be connected to windows? I'm thinking about getting a portable air conditioner because my landlord won't let me put a window unit in the new windows. I see they have air hoses with "window attachment kits" or whatever. Do you have to screw these on or take the screen off to put these on? I can't do anything to alter the windows....

question on portable air conditioners? do you have to use the widow exhaust hose when using a portable air conditioner. i see so many of them with an "evaportation" component so you don't have to empty the water container.

What are the portable air conditioners like? Are they any good? I know that the portable evaporative air conditioners are not any good. I have been looking at a 2.5 kw aircon for our house. Our house is quite small so it should work okay. Can you tell me anything about them? Or recommend any good brands? thanks

Anyone have any good experiences with portable air conditioners? I want to get one of those wheeled portable air conditoners. Cruising the net I see lots of people unhappy with theirs. Anyone own a good one? Favorite Brand? I have a 1 bedroom apartment. Total about 550 square feet. 500 without the bathroom....

Question in regards to portable air conditioners? I've never had a portable a/c & I'm interested in purchasing 1 for my bedroom this summer. Is there any installation required for it or can I just plug it in & feel the cool air? Will I need to have it close 2 an open window for air to flow out? Do they usually come with a compartment that catches the water? Also, any suggestions on great brands to look into would be nice. Thanks!

Do portable air conditioners work OK? What are the advantages/disadvantages as compared to a window unit? I'm converting part of my garage into an office and am thinking of using a portable instead of a window unit. The room will be insulated, but I live in the Houston area and the summers are hot and humid.

Are portable air conditioners as good as the one you put right into the window? I want to be able to move it into different rooms such as bedroom or living room. Do you have a portable? What is your experience?

Which portable air conditioners do not exchange air with the room? strictly circulate and cool it? If one is smoking a cigarette, and doesnt want to disturb the roommate, which portable air conditioner will be perfect? looking for one that will not exchange air in the room, and keep the dual hoses strictly for cooling the condensor. which brands do so? if anyone has one, do a ?smoke test" for me, blow into the front vents, and see if any smoke goes through to the two hoses on the back somehow. lots do so wondering which are actually seperate...

Portable air conditioners - brands and hose? Hi, I am thinking of getting a portable air conditioner for the bedroom. Can anyone recommend a good brand that will keep me cool? Also, someone mentioned something about a hose to let the hot air out. How does that work? I have like a net on my window, can i still use a portable AC? Thanks a lot!

Are there any portable air conditioners that work well? I recently moved into an apartment with all casement windows that crank open. I need an ac and was considering a portable one but have heard so many negative things about them. Does anyone have any personal experience and can anyone recommend good portable ac that worked for them? THANKYOU!!

Are there any portable air conditioners that do not need to be ventilated through a window? The windows in my home open outward and therefore cannot accomodate any sort of window ventilation unit. I need an air conditioning unit that is fully functioning as a compact unit. Does any such device exist?

do portable air conditioners work? We heard some lady go in side ofa shop taking make her air conditioner because it didn't work, well is it worth buying one and what kind, and if so how small does the room have to be to work? please anyone who has one give me what they know.

Do portable air conditioners work well? I live in darwin and i really need a portable air con for my room. my room is pretty dam small. do they cool the room down to about 18 degress? are they as good as the split air cons. and are they easy to set up (do u just plug it in and it works?)

Portable Air Conditioners-That dont need tubes/pipes going out the window? I have security screens so i cant really have a portable air con where you have to run a pipe out the window. But i need something to cool my room down. The fan does nothing, just blows hot air! Do portable air cons come without the need for these hoses or do i need something else?

Do portable air conditioners have high and/or low pressure valves and if so where are they? I opened the back of mine up (which is the only side that can be opened) and didn't see any.

Who is the leading brand on portable air conditioners? I need to buy extremely reliable AC. Just like BMWs. What brands are the most reliable? Is it longhi or sinus?

Any reccomendations or feedback on portable air conditioners for the home? I dont have the ability to install a wall or window unit AC. So i was hoping to get feedback on portable airconditioners. Im looking to get a 12,000 BTU unit. Any info will help. Thanks

Portable air conditioners? Has anyone here used one of those portable air conditioners that can be moved from room to room? I see them advertised that the only installation is putting a hose through a window. I was wondering if these machines really work the way the advertiser say.

Are the portable air conditioners as good as the window units?

Why are 2 hose portable air conditioners more efficient than 1 hose ones? Some portable units have both an intake and exhaust hose to the outside but most have only an exhaust hose. Manufacturers of the 2 hose type claim they are more efficient.I wonder if it's worth having the extra bulky hose.

What's difference between portable air conditioners and central air conditioners? I need some detail answer to make my presentation, so plz give me general information. THX~

For how long do the good portable air conditioners last? Please recommend a few extremely reliable ones.? Please tell me a few portable air conditioners 12000 BTU that are very reliable for 1 bedroom unit 400 square feet max. thanks

Do portable air conditioners need r22 frigerant after heavy usage? Do they need Maintenance? I'm looking at Amcor portable a/c and they use r22 frigerant i 'm not sure if that's freon, anyways do need freon added every once in a while?

How do portable air conditioners drain?

Do all portable air conditioners need an exhaust vent that goes out a window? I wanted to use one for my office but the window is too far away. Do you know of any where you do not need to the hose to go out a window?

Does DeLonghi Portable Air Conditioners sell longer hoses? I need like 6 extra inches. I love the AC unit, but need a longer hose so that I can have it on my floor instead of a wood base.

Do portable air conditioners that do NOT have to be vented outside, exist? We have casemnt windows, most are in rough shape and cannot be opened. Plus we are hoping to move soon so we do not want to spend money on an air conditoner that fits an casement window only. Thanks for the info.!

where can i get portable air conditioners? and what's approximate prices? also...can the cold air spread to entire house? lol ...hee many thanks

I need some help with portable air conditioners? I a portable AC a few years ago, it was the one where you put the hose in the window. But after a few summers it stopped working properly. So I was wondering is there a way that you can use the kind that comes with the hose, but not use the hose? I want the same effect as I would with the hose, but I can't use the bracket and screws to hold the window down on my window. Thanks

Portable Air Conditioners without hoses? I've seen portable air conditioners that don't need a hose for the hot air outlet. Are they a waste of time? Surely they must blow the hot air into the room too.

Portable Mini Air Conditioners for a college student? Anyone know of a powerful affordable portable mini air conditioner? Under 100 bucks? I am not looking for an industrial size cool the whole house unit. Just something for one room.

Who sells Soleus portable air conditioners in Portland Oregon or Vancouver, WA?

Do portable air conditioners exist without hoses or draining of water? I have checked the retail stores (Wal-mart, Target, Lowe's, Home Depo). All of those A/Cs require hosed out the window and drainage.

need direction on everstar portable air conditioners if they take water lost my book? i have a .10.000 btu everstar portable air contioner and in not for sure f it takes water or how much

Do ALL portable air conditioners have a hose that must be put out a window? If that is the case; that you have to put a hose out the window; how do you do it? Do you have to cut a hole out of your screen to stick the hose out? Then you always have a hole in a perfectly good screen. Or, you have to open your window a crack to stick the hose out & anything can fly in. Do these portables all come with hoses? Also, do they drip water on your floor? Thanks everyone !! Linda

Do all portable air conditioners have to have an exaust hose. This is not possible where I live.?

difference between window air conditioners and portable air conditioners?

are portable air conditioners better than a window unit for an apartment? 864 sq ft big

ARE PORTABLE air conditioners? any good are they worth the extra price where do they vent the hot air to??? my window model has hot air blowing out the back end where does this go with a portable

I would like some opinions on portable air conditioners?

does anybody know if those portable air conditioners work and what is a good one to get?

has anyone had any experience with portable air conditioners? I don't know if I should buy a windowless portable air conditioner or a regular portable air conditioner that vents throught the window. It is for a first floor room in the front of the house (garage converted to a bedroom).

How is a portable air conditioner able to function differently from a regular air conditioner? Regular air conditioners are mounted in a window and bring cool air in while pushing hot air out. Portable air conditioners can be placed anywhere inside the house. Don't they need to push hot air out? How is this possible?

Why are portable air conditioners not sold in India and only split & window types are sold for domestic usage?

Should I get a portable air conditioner? I'm on the 2nd floor of a private house that allows window air conditioners. However, I'm considering purchasing a portable air conditioner so that I can use it in the kitchen which is parallel to my room. My room is about 200 square feet. Does anyone know how beneficial they are and where I can get one at the best price possible?

Do portable air conditioners work as well as window AC units of the same BTUs?

Help with portable air conditioners? I am thinking about getting a portable air conditioner for my bedroom. I was originally going to get just a window one installed but I am probably moving out soon so portable would be better. I need to know what to look for, if any one can recommend a great brand and where I could buy one in Brisbane, Australia. Thanks

I have a portable air conditioner on rollers. Why do I need to vent air outside thru a tube? How impt is it? It looks like these: http://www.air-n-water.com/portable-air-conditioners.htm I was told once that the tube was to expel carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide... is this true?

are those portable air conditioners really worth the price? how much of an area do they really cool? are they likely to break down?

Comparing window casement air conditioners with Portable air conditoners, which ones would be better? Which ones would be better in terms of cooling capacity? I have heard that portable air conditioners are nosier. It seems that in my area, casement air conditioners are only 7000 btu while portable air conditioners are about 9000btu. Is btu the only gauge for air conditioner coolness?

Does anyone have any knowledge about portable air conditioners? I am thinking about purchasing two portable air conditioners. My condominium is 960 square feet, so each level is about 415 square foot. This is minus the stair case. I would like one for the upstairs and one for the downstairs. I would like to eventually do away with central a/c. I live in Mesa, Az. where temperatures in the summer can reach 112 and higher. Does anyone have any experience with portable a/c's? The cost, the reliability, any information will help. Also, as far as the operating cost on the electric bill. Central air is very expensive and can run over $200/mos if not more in Az.

How do I install a portable air conditioner in a door opening? Hi there, I have bought a portable air conditioner that has a window kit (am renting, so can't cut holes in walls etc). The problem I have is that the only "window" in my bedroom is actually two doors. I can keep one closed and open one, but don't have any idea how to seal off the opening to stop hot air entering. Would LOVE some advise.

Can I use a portable air conditioner without the exhaust? I have a room that the central air is just not cooling it enough. I am thinking of purchasing a portable air conditioner, but none of the windows can be opened. Can I use it without the exhaust?

Where can I find a portable, free standing air conditioner? I have a workout room that gets extremely hot while working out. I am trying to find a portable air conditioner that does not need a hose to vent out. There are no windows in the room. Any suggestions?

Which brand makes really good portable air conditioners?