Portable Air Conditioners We Recommend
Need to beat the heat but don't want to deal with
the hassle of a central air conditioner? If so, a
portable air conditioner is just what you need. Portable air conditioners don't need to be
permanently installed and can both cool and dehumidify rooms. Some are
even more energy efficient than standard air
conditioning units. As an added benefit, many models actually come with air
purification devices or even built-in electric space heaters.
When looking for a portable air conditioner, think
about certain factors such as the size of the area you wish to cool, energy consumption, and maintenance requirements. We've
compiled a list of some of our best air portable air conditioners
below:
|
Best Overall
Value |
NewAir ACP-1000H
$349
     |
 |
The
NewAir ACP-1000H is truly one of our best buys. It
includes exciting features such as 10,000 BTUs of cooling,
built-in ionizer, and heating function. |
|
Most Compact |
NewAir ACP-1000H
$349
     |
 |
The
NewAir ACP-1000H features 10,000 BTUs of cooling and heating
and is one of the most compact, lightweight portable AC units we
carry. |
|
Best for Energy
Efficiency |
Amcor
ALT12000E
($359)
     |
 |
The 12,000 BTU
Amcor
ALT12000E boasts an EER rating of 12.6, making it one of our
most energy efficient units. |
|
Most Quiet
|
Soleus PE2-07R-62
($299)
     |
 |
The
PE2-07R-62
portable air conditioner by Soleus has a cooling capacity of 7,000
BTU's and is almost whisper-quiet at 40 db. |
|
Best for Server Rooms |
Amcor ALD12000M
($349)
     |
 |
The
Amcor ALD12000M is great for server rooms because it
dehumidifies and automatically vents out excess condensate. The
automatic restart feature also keeps your servers cold after a
power outage. |
|
Utilizes Heat Pump Technology |
Soleus LX-140
($499)
     |
 |
The
Soleus LX-140 features heat pump technology to provide
14,000 BTUs of heating but by utilizing significantly less
energy. |
|
Multi-Functional (Cools, Heats,
Dehumidifies) |
Soleus
LX-120 ($379)
     |
 |
The
Soleus LX-120 offers year-round convenience
because it cools, heats, dehumidifies, and even has a
built-in air purifier. |
See Our Full Selection of Portable Air Conditioners
Learn How to Choose a Portable Air Conditioner |