BLACK+DECKER BXAC40005GB Portable 7000 BTU 3-in-1 Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier and Cooling Fan, LED Display, 2 Speed Settings, 24 Hour Timer, Remote Control, 7,000 BTU, White

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Window size: Every portable AC comes with a window slider: a long, adjustable piece of plastic that goes in your window's opening. The hose from your portable AC connects to the slider to send the hot air emitted from the unit outside. You'll want to measure your window before purchasing your AC to ensure the window slider will fit your window. Noise:A loud air conditioner can make it hard to watch TV, work, or sleep. I measured each unit's noise output by holding a sound meter 6 feet away from the AC as it ran on its highest setting. It lost points if the compressor made jarring sounds as it turned on and off.

Energy efficiency: Even the best portable air conditioners are not energy-efficient, and most are not Energy Star certified. Still, if you're hoping to save some money on cooling costs or limit your carbon footprint, you'll want to consider energy efficiency. There are two factors to look at here: the compressor and kWh usage. The LG portable AC was among the best portable air conditioners at cooling, only outperformed by the Whynter ARC-14S (our best portable air conditioner for large rooms). It does an outstanding job of keeping the room cool. Though it's not one of the quietest models (56 decibels, about as loud as a refrigerator), my kid likes that the white noise drowns out the city sounds. For example, a 10′ x 40′ room would equal 450 sq. ft. (10×40=450). The chart below indicates that a 10,000 or 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner would be ideal for this location. Room Area To Be Cooled

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These devices do take up some floor space, but they are generally accepted in condos and apartments, as some landlords ban the use of a window air conditioner due to the risk of the unit falling out of the window. Q. How much space does a portable air conditioner cool?Standard AC units function by pulling in stagnant air from the room and pumping it over cold coils to cool the air. Warm air and excess moisture are expelled to the outside through a hose. This function rapidly cools the air in the room. At just over 70 pounds, it is a bit heavier than some on this list, making it a challenge to bring up- and downstairs For that reason, portable air conditioners are often used for supplemental cooling and most often used in areas where centralized air conditioners do not cool a space inside a home or office evenly. You can charge the unique EcoFlow Wave 2 via four methods: solar, AC, car charger, or a compatible power station (sold separately). While we didn’t have any solar panels on hand, we did charge with the AC adapter, car charger, and power station, all of which charged the unit effectively. The Wave 2 also features a USB and USB-C port to charge external devices. PERFECT FOR SMALL ROOMS - This floor-standing portable AC unit provides steady, fast, effective cooling for rooms up to 150 sq. ft. It’s the ideal small air conditioner for dorms, apartments, cabins, campers, offices, bedrooms, or living rooms

Below we answer the most commonly asked questions about installing and using a portable air conditioner. This unit was installed in a 700-square-foot room. We really liked that we could easily control the unit via the remote control. It handled the humidity well and was able to cool the room from 78 degrees Fahrenheit to a comfortable 67 degrees Fahrenheit in a little over an hour. Heaters can sometimes be built into portable air conditioners, giving you the ability to switch between heating and cooling and enabling use throughout the warm and cold months of the year. When an air conditioner retains water, mold spores find it to be an ideal breeding ground. If you get rid of it, the smell will go away and your air will be cleaner. mold At its price and Btu rating, the LG LP0621WSR Portable Air Conditioner did a great job of cooling in our tests. It's designed to cool rooms of about 250 square feet, but it cooled our 550-square-foot testing room by more than 2 degrees in the two-hour testing period. That's pretty good.If the portable AC unit is too close to the window, then the hose will sag and this can restrict airflow. QUIET & POWERFUL - Our 4,000 BTU (8,000 BTU ASHRAE) compact air conditioner (16.5 x 11.5 x 26 in,) will keep you cool and comfortable all summer. An adjustable fan speed cools the air to 65°F at the coolest setting. Sleep mode makes it extra quiet while you rest, Casters for easy mobility Pros: Outstanding cooling abilities, quiet operation, an app with several customization options, works with Alexa and Google Assistant, easy installation