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Yes you can purcahse a portable air conditioner online for under $175. Go to www.craigslist.com and click on your local city tab. Type in portable air conditoner in the search bar and you will recieve a results page. Also visit www.buy.com for their selection of air coolers and portable air conditioners.

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A portable air conditioner is a good product to cool smaller spaces and increase comfort when the heat builds inside to uncomfortable levels. Portable air conditioners can be the most energy efficient and convenient way to cool a small home, apartment, or a room. Since they are portable, they can be moved from room to room where the need for air conditioning is greatest. A room facing the southwest can gain more heat than the other rooms in the house and it makes sense to use a portable air conditioning for spot cooling instead of turning down the air conditioning for the whole house.

All portable air conditioners come with a vent tube to exhaust the heat outdoors. They come with panels that seal all but the exhaust hose to the outdoors so no hot air comes back into the room from the outdoors. Portable air conditioners come in a variety of sizes, measured by BTU output. A 12,000 to 14,000 BTU unit will cool up to 500 square feet easily, although the outdoor temperature and humidity influence the size to buy based on climate. The lower the BTUs are, the lower the output.

Some portable air conditioners do more than air condition. They may have heat settings for winter and they may act as dehumidifiers. In humid climates, portable air conditioners that have a dehumidifying function may be the best kind to buy because lower humidity levels create comfortable living environments. In dry climates, the air conditioner may not need to remove much water from the air to increase room comfort. The portable air conditioners that are drip-free use the water evaporated from the air to cool the coils making them less costly to operate.

Some types of portable air conditioners use two vent hoses, one that draws fresh air into the room and the other to exhaust the air. These would be the least energy efficient to operate, since the portable air conditioner will have to cool and dry out hot, possibly humid outdoor air. The more humid the air, the more difficult it is to cool, so this option is probably good for homes located in very dry climates.

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Portable air conditioning can meet the needs for cooling a small apartment, office or a single room. This will make unnecessary, the use of central cooling or the use of a mounted unit in the wall. The portable gives more convenience than a unit that is wall-mounted, since it will cool only one room at any time,and it can also be moved from one room to the next depending on where you need the cooling.

Before portable air conditioners were produced, the only way to cool a room was through central air conditioning, which cooled the entire house regardless of whether the entire house needed cooling or not. This resulted in an enormous waste of energy and electric bills that were larger that they needed to be. Even if a wall mounted unit was used, that unit would cool the room it was in only, but it was pulling as much energy as a central cooling unit, and was providing more cooling that was required for just one room. Also, it could not be moved easily from one room to another since it was built into the wall.

The big advantage of a portable air conditioner is that it does not need installation and it is ready for use right out of its box. These units are much more energy efficient when compared to other types of air conditioning units and the reduced electric bills will be a welcome change in the hotter summer months.

Portable air conditioners are built on a wheel base for easy moving around, and their small size make them easily stored away in small spaces when they are not being used.

Cooling capacity of any cooling unit is measured in BTU or British Thermal Units. Portable air conditioners are available on the market in capacities from 6,000 BTU to 60,000 BTU. The portable unit with 8000 BTU can be easily used to comfortably cool a room of 10x12 feet quite quickly. Also, the temperature controls do allow for adjustments of temperatures that will allow customizing of temperatures and so save a lot of energy.

Despite its size, a portable air conditioner has the same cooling output as a larger wall mounted unit, and the central air conditioning. Portable air conditioners advantages are that they use less electricity and they are virtually maintenance free.

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When deciding on air conditioning for a room or area, consider reading portable air conditioning unit reviews first. The so-called conveniences of portable units can actually cause more work or hindrance. Use portable units only for applications that deny or prohibit the use of a window mounted unit.

Maintenance for portable AC units

There are some portable designs that have a reservoir that has to get emptied regularly. On a hot and humid day, you might empty it every four to six hours. Emptying the reservoir on a hot night before bed usually requires another emptying before it is time to get up. Condensation from air blowing across the cold coils is inevitable. On window units, this condensation drips outside. There are some portable units that do not require draining. The ones that do stop cooling once the reservoir is full.

Portable units take up more space and require more clearance to operate than a window unit. The BTU ratings do not tell the whole story

Typically a consumer purchases an air conditioning unit based on having enough BTUs to cool a specific area or room size. Portable units might have a high BTU rating but still do not perform as well as a window unit with a lower BTU rating. Air conditioners take heat to the outside. Portable units create heat that has to vent outside. This is normally accomplished through a flexible pipe that is connected to a device that attaches to a window. The pipe radiates heat back into the area.

Portable units still use a window

Portable AC units vent the hot air of the AC system to the outside of the structure through a flexible pipe. A rectangular piece of adjustable plastic is put in a partially opened window to direct the hot air outside. Many choose a portable unit so that window treatments and draperies are left in place, only to find out that the vent pipe and its window attachment are cumbersome.

Portable AC units have less power to cool an area although their actual BTU rating is probably higher than a window unit. They cost significantly more than equally powered window units. Many have a reservoir that you have to drain of water several times per day. Some units do not come back on if the power goes out. This is dangerous for pet owners, especially in extreme heat conditions.

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Portable air conditioner will not blow cold air. What to do?

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no there are no portable air conditioners.

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No, you can not put ice into a portable air conditioner. I think you are actually referring to a portable air cooler, in which case, you can put ice into the water chamber.

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Perhaps the highest btu available in a portable air conditioner is 14000 BTUs. The air conditioner that has this high btu is the Sunpentown WA-1410H, which is portable.

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Portable air conditioners are not expensive to buy, but they are more expensive to run than a whole house air conditioner. However, if your house does not have central air, a portable air conditioner is a good alternative.

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Yes, portable air conditioners need to be vented to the outside to expel hot air generated during the cooling process.

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One can purchase portable air conditioner units at many retailers. Sears, Walmart, Target, Canadian Tire, Home Depot and Lowe's all carry various portable air conditioners which one may find suitable.

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Many people prefer all purpose portable air conditioner units, or extreme portable air conditioner units. All home improvement companies, such as lowes, offer them.

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Any appliance store (or their online equivalent) such as Sears, Home Depot, Lowe's sell portable air conditioner. Other websites such as amazon.com sell portable air conditioners also.

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Portable air conditioners are available to be purchased from most home hardware and home depot stores. A low end portable air conditioner would cost around $15, whereas a high end portable air conditioner could cost you a hundred dollars.

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Most of the old fashioned portable air conditioners need to placed near a window, but now the portable air conditioners could be placed anywhere in the house.

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Yes, Soleus carries portable air conditioners. Their prices of their portable air conditioners range from $299 to $1,000.

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Some portable air conditioner options that do not require a hose for ventilation include evaporative air coolers, personal air conditioners, and portable air coolers with ice packs. These units use different methods to cool the air without needing a hose for ventilation.

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The replacement of a compressor in a portable air conditioner can pose potential hazards and may lead to the permanent destruction of your portable air conditioner. I would recommend bringing your portable air conditioner to an appliance repair shop and hire someone who is appropriately equipped to repair air conditioners.

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There are several locations in Los Angeles that would sell portable air conditioners. Local computer stores and stores like walmarts would sell portable air conditioners.

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There are many types of portable air conditioning units so securing one will be different for each. Most portable units are designed to sit in a window and will come with a mount.

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A mobile air conditioner, also called a portable air conditioner, is a smaller air conditioning unit ideal for places where a larger window unit is not feasible. The portable units can be moved from room to room, as they are a lot smaller than the window units and, therefore, portable.

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Best Buy, Target, Home Depot, Walmart and Sears are all well-known retailers that stock portable air conditioners. If online shopping is an option, Amazon and eBay have numerous portable air conditioners for sale as well.

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Portable air conditioners come in various sizes. Though being portable means they are small enough to be conveniently moved around. The most common size are the ones that fit in your window.

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A person can purchase air tanks for a portable air compressor at a number of different places such as Lowe's, The Home Depot, Kmart, Target, or even Ace Hardware.

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When installing a portable air conditioner, the most important thing is to make sure that you purchase a system that can handle the space that you are wanting to cool. Anywhere that would sell a portable air conditioning system would be able to provide you with this information.

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One that is looking for reviews on portable air conditioners can do so by visiting online sites such as eBay and Amazon. On these websites one can browse the variety of different portable air conditioners that are for sale as well as customer reviews for the specific brands.

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Some portable air conditioning options that do not require window exhaust include evaporative coolers, portable air conditioners with a self-evaporative system, and personal air coolers. These units can be used in rooms without windows or where window exhaust is not possible.

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Water dripping on the front of a portable air conditioner could mean that the air filter needs to be changed. Your evaporator coil may also be dirty.

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One can purchase a portable air compressor in online stores such as Amazon or Home Depot. They are also available on eBay, Lowe's Store or Air Compressor Direct.

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You can buy portable air conditioners from www.walmart.com. They have a variety of different brands to buy from and are a very reputable site. They are very trustworthy when it comes to air conditions.

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A portable AC exhaust kit typically includes a window adapter, exhaust hose, and connectors. These components are essential for venting hot air outside when using a portable air conditioner.

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Portable air conditioning is great for work or any place where you have different preferences than other people. It would not, however, be a good replacement for a home air conditioning system.

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A portable air conditioner hose kit typically includes a hose, window adapter, and connectors to help vent hot air outside.

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Portable air conditioners come with a vent hose that can be placed in a nearby window or vented through a hole in the wall like your clothes dryer.

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No, portable air conditioners do not need to be drained. They are designed to evaporate the condensation that collects during operation, so there is no need for manual draining.

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Portable Air Conditioners have a range of power options. I have seen them as small as 1,000 BTU to as powerful as 16,000 BTU. The most powerful Portable AC's have to be plugged into 20 amp circuits.

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Some portable AC options that do not require a window vent for installation include evaporative coolers, portable air conditioners with self-evaporating technology, and personal air coolers.

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There are a number of benefits to purchasing a portable air conditioner. Some of these benefits include the low price, there is no installation required, they are energy efficient and they are portable and convenient.

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To have a variety of portable air conditioners and many selections you can visit the website: Lowes.com. It has not one type of air conditioner but many shapes and designs. The store gives you options on what type of air conditioner you are looking into.

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Costco and Walmart both sell the Delonghi portable air conditioner. Other than that, websites like Amazon have listings for this air conditioning product.

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When buying a portable air conditioner, you should worry about how much energy in which they consume. Seen as they are DC, they will not consumer as much as say an AC air conditioner which is powered from the mains.

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Coleman does indeed make and sell a portable air conditioner. They are sold at departments stores, such as Sears, as well as many online retailers such as Amazon.

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A portable air compressor is useful in many ways. They also can be used in states of emergency when no power is available and you can use it to power things with electric outlets.

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Yes. Your line could be anywhere between 110v and 120v. The 115v portable air conditioner will work on all those voltages.

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At Walmart, you will definitely find portable air conditioner. The price range is from 400$ up. You can even have it delivered to your place or just pick it up at the store.

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You can buy a portable air cooler locally from stores such as Target. You can also go online to sites like Amazon or eBay and they will also sell such items.

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You can find reasonably priced portable air conditioners at your local sears, home depot, or lowe's. You can also find them online at amazon.com and walmart.com.

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