If you are not fortunate enough to have central air in your home, or another area in your life where you spend some time, then you might want to consider a portable air conditioner. They can provide you with a cool room immediately, and do not require a window to be installed, unlike their window air conditioner counterparts. If you cannot install a window AC, or just do not want to, then the browsing through the best portable air conditioners for summer is where you need to be. It also has some advantages over window air conditioners, as they can moved around from room to room, or stored out of sight when winter comes around.
When it comes to choosing which portable air conditioner is right for you, it can be confusing as there are so many different options on the market from different brands, coming in different sizes and with various features etc. As we at Mechanical Engineering HQ are so kind, we have put together a list of the best portable air conditioners for summer (in our opinion) based on our expertise. Our choices will be based on how easy the models are to set up, how intuitive they are to maintain and operate, and of course how well they actually cool a room. All of the models below are easy to set up, effectively and efficiently cool a room, and are simple to use. Let take a look at the best portable air conditioners for summer:
Whynter Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
This Whynter Dual Hose model is powerful at 14,000 British Thermal Units (BTU), and includes a dual hose design so that i can efficiently cool down a space quicker than other comparable units. It can also work as a three speed fan, and a dehumidifier with can supposedly remove up to 101 pints of water over a 24 hour period. The programmable timer (24 hour) allows the user to set a schedule for the entire day, to ensure that the space is cool exactly when they want it to be, the digital display allows you to read what the exact temperature in the room is at all times. The five foot long exhaust hose (as these portable units are stand alone units, they must exhaust out through some penetration in the room) will give the user some decent flexibility, but planning where this unit will go is a must. All-in-al, due to its impressively powerful airflow, dehumidifier and fan modes, along with the built-in timer, this option is hard to beat.
Frigidaire Portable Room Air Conditioner
One main concern one might have when choosing an air conditioner that lives in the room with you is noise. Well, fear not with this model from Frigidaire, it is a 13,000 BTU unit and its manufacturer says that it can stay as low as 52 decibels (about as loud as a calm conversation). It also features a dehumidifier built-in, which can take 67 pints of water out of the air per day, when used in its “dry” mode. Another useful feature is its auto restart mode, which retains the previous settings it was used with when switched back on. This is another solid choice, due to its dehumidifying mode, programmable timer, and it has the ability to cool and heat!
Honeywell Portable Indoor Evaporative Air Cooler
This relatively cheap “air cooler” from Honeywell is perfect for a smaller bedroom or office located in dry climates. This type of air conditioner will create something more like a cool breeze, rather that intensely cold air that will freeze you, but don’t let that stop you, it definitely effective for rooms that need a chill. It also doesn’t have an exhaust, so it can be placed anywhere in a room, and not just beside a window. It also only weighs 14 pounds, so re-positioning it will not be a problem. The included remote is a nice touch, giving you the option of controlling it from your couch without having to get up. Anything that allows us to be lazy, we love! This is a great options if you’re looking for something cheap, that doesn’t take up much space, uses little energy, and also has cooking and humidifying modes.
Dyson Pure Cool Me Personal Purifying Fan
This “personal fan” from Dyson is designed for a fan that you position near you, so you are just cooling one person instead of a whole room. As it will typically be installed in a close proximity to people, it comes with HEPA filter installed which aids in purifying the immediate area around it, supposedly taking 99.97% of the pollutants and allergens out of the air. it is compact in size which makes it a great option for a nightstand or side table. The direction of the airflow can be adjusted by maneuvering the top of the dome,. This will be different that the other portable ACs on this list, rather than a broad distribution of cool air, it is more like a direction stream of air. If you are looking for cool air in a smaller package, with directed airflow for cooling just one person, this is the option for you!
LG Smart Wi-Fi Portable Air Conditioner
If you are into technology and must “smart” all things, then LG have released this Smart Portable Air Conditioner. When it is running the unit is relatively quiet, and it is very easy to move around when needed. It has WiFi built-in so you can control the amount of cooling you have from your phone, helping you to ensure that you always get the cooling that you need. It is also compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa devices, and can be controlled/optimized through those devices for ultimate convenience. There is a cool mode, fan mode, and dry mode, giving it some flexibility to operate effectively no matter what the climate is. Whether it is a rainy an damp day, or humid and hot, this has got you covered. The controls are very clear to follow and very easily used on this particular machine. This smart option is a must for those who love integrating their smart home devices, and who love technology in general.
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