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Things to Consider When Buying a Portable Air Conditioner

If you don’t have access to your central AC and you want a cooling option for your room, you can get a portable air conditioner. With a small AC, you can install it in a specific area where you or your family spend most of the day. Cooling your entire house if you are only using one or two rooms is simply not efficient; hence, having a small portable air conditioner is your best bet.

What size portable AC would you need?

The size of the portable air conditioning unit that you would need will depend on the size of the room you plan on using it in. Portable ACs are rated in BTUs, or British Thermal Units per hour, and ACs with higher BTUs have a higher cooling capability. You can use the following estimate when finding a portable air conditioner.

  • 200: For a 200-square-foot room, get an AC with 8,000 BTUs.
  • 300: For a 300-square-foot room, get an AC with 10,000 BTUs.
  • 400: For a 400-square-foot room, get an AC with 12,000 BTUs.
  • 500: For a 500-square-foot room, get an AC with 14,000 BTUs.
Can you easily move a portable AC?

Yes. If you want to move your portable air conditioner from one place to another, you can easily do so as long as you have the following in each room or area:

  • Ventilation: Portable ACs vent out hot air, so you have to place it next to a window or an opening where you can set the ventilation kit.
  • Power supply: Check the specifications of your portable AC to see if it is 220v or 230v. In the manual, it should say whether it can be plugged into a standard main.
What are some features of a portable AC?

Setting up a portable air conditioner is easy, but choosing the right one that can suit your needs can be challenging. With the different options from eBay, you should look for these features before picking the right small portable air conditioner for your room.

  • Noise level: Small ACs do make noise, so make sure to check the decibel level of your portable AC before taking it home.
  • Energy efficient: You are putting a portable air conditioner because you want to save money instead of having a centralized AC installed. To check if an AC unit is energy efficient, check the EER, or Energy Efficiency Ratio. An AC with a higher EER means it is more efficient.