Portable Air Conditioners are the best option for many apartment dwellers and owners of condo units where other options are limited by window openings that cannot fit standard window air conditioners. The portable air conditioners make an easy installation in almost any application.
Portable Air Conditioners at this time do not carry an Energy Star Rating. The Code of Federal Regulations does not have a Federal Standard to regulate the energy consumption of portable air conditioners. Until a Federal Standard for them is made there can be no Energy Star rating for them. Consumers should realize that the portable air conditioners are less efficient than many window mount air conditioners and through the wall mount air conditioners so it is best to use them when there is no other alternative. When shopping for a portable air conditioner, look for the highest Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER). The higher the EER number the more cooling you will receive for your energy dollar.
Portable Air Conditioners generally are a unit that stands inside the room on the floor and has two hoses that connect to a window adapter. Many of them have wheels so they can be easily moved. There is also condensate generated by portable air conditioners, some have containers that have to be periodically emptied, others may have drain hoses. It is a good idea to find a condensate system that you can live with.
Danby Premiere 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner
The Danby Premiere 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model Danby Products Ltd. makes DPAC12010H, which has been in the small appliance business since 1947 starting out as a manufacturer of compact refrigerators and other small appliances. The DPAC12010H in addition to being an air conditioner can also serve as a fan, dehumidifier, and heater. The Premiere can cool a 500 sq. ft. room and has an EER of 9.35, it also serves as a 54-pint dehumidifier with an option for direct draining, it has 3 cooling speeds and 2 heating speeds with a heating output of 4238 Btu. The DPAC12010H weighs 77.2 lbs. with casters for easy movement, it also has a digital thermostat and a remote control, and multi directional control. The Danby Premiere 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model DPAC12010H comes with a 2-Year Limited Parts and Labor In Home Warranty.
LG 9,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner
The LG 9,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model LP0910WNR is made by LG Electronics, which is a Korean company that was founded in 1958, today they are a large manufacturer of consumer electronics and appliances. The LG LP0910WNR is a 9,000 Btu air conditioner that can cool around 300 sq. ft. and comes with a window kit, LCD electronic controls with a remote control and castors for easy moving from room to room. The unit weighs 55 lbs. and has a self-evaporating condensate feature so there is no bucket requiring emptying. The LG 9,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model LP0910WNR is supplied with a 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty.
LG 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner
The LG 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model LP1210BXR is made by LG Electronics, which is a Korean company that was founded in 1958, today they are a large manufacturer of consumer electronics and appliances. The LG LP1210BXR is a 12,000 Btu air conditioner that can cool around 500 sq. ft. and comes with a window kit, LCD electronic controls with a remote control, an oscillating air discharge to evenly spread the cooling in the room, and castors allowing easy moving of the unit. The LP1210BXR weighs 68.3 lbs. and has a self-evaporating condensate feature so there is no bucket requiring emptying. The LG 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model LP1210BXR is supplied with a 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty.
DeLonghi 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner
The DeLonghi 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model PAC-C-120 is made by DeLonghi. DeLonghi is an Italian company making coffee makers, kitchen, ironing, floor cleaning, air treatment, heating, and air conditioning appliances. The DeLonghi PAC-C-120 is a 12,000 Btu air conditioner that can cool around 400 sq. ft. and comes with a window bracket and exhaust hose, LCD electronic controls with a remote control, 3 fan speeds, and castors allowing easy moving of the unit. The PAC-C-120 weighs 77.2 lbs. and has a self-evaporating condensate feature so there is no bucket requiring emptying. The DeLonghi 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model PAC-C-120 is supplied with a 1-Year Parts and Labor Warranty.
Whynter 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner
The Whynter 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model ARC-12S is made by Whynter Innovations Group. Whynter is a US based company, which makes icemakers, wine coolers, portable refrigerators, patio heaters, misting fans, water coolers, air conditioners and other products. The Whynter ARC-12S is a 12,000 Btu air conditioner that can cool around 400 sq. ft. and comes with a window kit, digital electronic control, with a remote control, 3 fan speeds, and castors allowing easy moving of the unit. The ARC-12S weighs 62 lbs. and has Whynter’s patented auto drain condensate feature so there is no bucket requiring emptying in most applications. The Whynter 12,000 Btu Portable Air Conditioner model ARC-12S is supplied with a 1-Year Limited Warranty, 3-Year Compressor Warranty.