Let’s start this article on outdoor air conditioners with a newsflash: There are no outdoor air conditioners. An air conditioner is a specialized device that, based on the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, facilitates heat exchange between two isolated spaces. Outdoors, in essence, is just one big space. Don’t worry. If you’re looking to buy an … Read more
The biggest portable air conditioner, the better. That’s usually the right rationale when choosing a portable air conditioner for large rooms. You want as much cooling effect (measured in BTU or British Thermal Units) as possible. Choosing the biggest portable AC unit is the best guarantee for adequate cooling of larger rooms (up to about … Read more
Apartments can become drenched-in-sweat hot in the summer. Unfortunately, many apartments don’t have central air conditioners. You kind of have to figure out yourself how to best cool down your flat. To help you out, we picked the 4 best portable air conditioners for apartments further on. Here’s the deal: You don’t really need big … Read more
Here’s the deal: Every portable air conditioner needs to be vented. Either out of the window or sliding door. The gap the exhaust hose of the portable air conditioner creates needs to be sealed. To seal a gap, you can get a universal window seal for portable AC units; further on, you will find the … Read more
Can you use a portable air conditioner as a heater? Yes. Not all portable air conditioners can be used as heaters in the winter. However, a special category of ‘heater and air conditioner in one unit’ is capable of heating. These heat pump-like units work both as: Conventional portable air conditioners (in the summer). Portable … Read more
Dual-hose portable air conditioners are the new-age efficient AC units. They solve many problems single hose AC has; including negative air pressure and system overheating. If you’re looking for a capable portable AC unit, the best dual-hose portable AC units are the smart long-term choice. LearnMetrics recommends 5 top-rated dual-hose portable air conditioners with the … Read more
Please do read the following quote by an HVAC technician very carefully: The most expensive portable air conditioner you can buy is a $200 unit with low energy-efficiency. It will spike your electricity bills. $200 seems like one of the cheapest portable air conditioners. Why would it be the most expensive unit? Here’s the reasoning: … Read more
Cold air in. Hot air out. That’s the basic thermodynamics of every air conditioner. For that ‘Hot air out’ part, every air conditioner needs an exhaust hose to vent the hot air out. Of course, you’re probably looking for a ventless air conditioner. What is a ventless air conditioner? “Ventless air conditioner is an AC … Read more
Garages can be: Icy cold in the winter. Hot as hell in the summer. Most garages are an appendix to our home, as well as to our heating/air conditioning system. They have, on average, poorly insulated which causes higher temperature spikes. How to cool a garage? If you spend a lot of your time in … Read more
Silence is key. One of the primary concerns when buying a new portable air conditioner is that it will be too loud. Everybody wants the quietest portable air purifier. Portable AC units are, in general, not loud at all. However, if you pick the wrong unit, it will generate more than 60 dB and it … Read more