Written Portable  air conditioners are all of relatively similar design and  unfortunately, all "true" (eg with a compressor and pressurized coolant)  portable air conditioners require venting out of a window through a  vent hose of some sort to expel the heat pulled from the air. To my  knowledge all portable AC's are designed with casters and sit on the  floor with a hose that extends to the nearest window.Window AC's are a different category all together and are usually  slightly more efficient but require more effort to mount and take up a  large amount of space in your window.One  difference between portable air conditioners is their BTU or "British  Thermal Unit" rating with is a rating of how much the air conditioner  will be able to cool. On household portable units this usually ranges  from 8,000 to 14,000 BTU's. In contrast, whole home air conditioners are  rated in "tons", one ton of cooling is 12,000 BTU's.The  efficiency of a portable air conditioner is another big difference you  should be aware of.

Portable AC units are rated in EER or energy  efficiency ratio that is a rating of how much cooling the unit does with  the amount of power it uses. EER is easily computed by dividing the BTU  by the wattage used. As an example, a 10,000 BTU portable AC that uses  1,000 watts would have an EER of 10 (10,000 / 1,000 = 10). The higher  the EER the more efficient the unit is.Most  portable AC's automatically evaporate the condensation that builds up  and only require draining when operating in very humid environments.The  only major fundamental design difference between portable air  conditioners is if they are a single hose or double hose unit. Both of  these require venting out of a window using a sliding plastic spacer  that is closed in the window frame and has a hole cut in it (or two) to  connect the vent hose(s) to.A  two hose portable AC draws in outside air to cool and push it into the  room while a single hose draws air from inside the room to cool. A  single hose is typically less efficient because part of the air drawn in  the unit is pushed out the vent and causes hot air to enter the room  from other parts of the house or the outside through leaks in the  insulation.

Below is a picture of a single hose Soleus KY-34 (left) and a  two hose Soleus LX-140 (right).There are also evaporative coolers (sometimes called swamp coolers) that work by adding moisture to the air but those typically only work in dry climates. They typically are not as effective as AC's either. However, they do not require venting and use far less power.If you have any further questions about portable AC's or evaporative coolers feel free to comment and I'll do my best to answer right away.Written Portable Air Conditioner:Portable air conditioners are independent, movable units with exhaust hoses that are easy to install and vent out of a variety of window types.Difference in types of portable Air Conditioners:Design,Portable air conditioners are different in terms of their designs. Some have movable units with exhaust hoses that are easy to install and others might have a vent out like other variety of window types.Pricing,Such Air conditioners are available in many different price range.

They are usually around $100 more expensive than window air conditioners of the same cooling capacity. Bigger ton portable AC costs more than the others.Noise level,The noise levels of portable air conditioners vary, with some models being as quiet as a fan and others being as noisy, if not noisier.Efficiency, Different portable AC's have different efficiency but there is not very great fluctuations. home air conditioning unit ratingsIn the U.S., there are no federal regulations to define the energy efficiency of portable air conditioners, and so no portable air conditioner is given Energy Star ratings.central air conditioning prices south africaIf you live in San Diego and want to get your AC installed or repaired and want to avail HVAC services form an expert of 15 years then give me a call at (858)530-1822 or visit me at Heating and Air Conditioning San Diego HVAC Contractor | setting up portable ac unit

Airmakers Difference between Portable AC and Window ACI hope this helps.Written The "self-contained" label usually applies to portable air conditioners that, through special design, are able to send out water condensate through the exhaust hose. So, not entirely self contained but there will be little or no need to drain the water from the unit. /2012...Written The most notable differences in portable ac's would definitely be the price. The weight of the AC also play's a huge factor. It can make it easy to carry around or not. Also like previously mentioned the amount of BTU's would probably be the biggest factor. The British Thermal Units basically decide just how big of an area an AC could cool up too.  Here is a comparison chart between the most popular portable ac's: Portable AC Comparison Chart - Portable AC JudgePortable air conditioners are great cooling options for rooms and apartments without access to central AC. They're easy to install, add instant cooling, and come with tons of features for simple operation.

But you should consider these 5 things before purchasing a portable AC for your home or office. Portable air conditioners are rated in British Thermal Units (BTUs) per hour. Models with higher BTU ratings offer more cooling power and can cover larger rooms. It's important to buy a portable AC that's appropriate for your space to make sure you don't waste energy or waste your money on one that can't adequately cool your room. In a standard room with 8-foot ceilings, use these estimations: Note: The guidelines above are not exact. Environmental factors may increase or decrease the number of BTUs required. For example, rooms with poor insulation or heat-producing appliances will require models with slightly more BTUs. If you have any questions about what size you should buy, feel free to call us at 1-800-934-9194. During the cooling process, portable ACs produce hot air that must be exhausted out of their hose (or hoses). All the models we sell come with an included window kit to expel the warm air outside.

This means most portable ACs need to plugged in within a few feet of a window. Placing them next to a window in the easiest and quickest way to install them, but you do have other options. For more information, check out our How to Vent Your Portable AC article. Additionally, some commercial ACs, like Movincool portable air conditioners, are available with installation kits that allow the hot air to vent out through a drop ceiling or an adjacent wall. The only maintenance you really have to worry about is draining collected moisture. All portable ACs pull moisture out of the air as the cool; it's just part of the process. There are multiple ways to get rid of this moisture: Manually remove the pan and empty it as needed, attach a hose for gravity draining to a different location, or use a pump to push water up and out of the AC and into another location. The most hassle-free portable ACs, however, feature fully self-evaporative designs. These models, such as the unique line of DeLonghi air conditioners and the efficient Whynter portable ACs, evaporate all or most of the water they collect.

Since the moisture is automatically removed, you won't have to worry about draining them, and if you do, it's only occasionally. Check out our article discussing fully self-evaporative portable AC brands for more information. You'll also need to clean filters as directed and defrost the unit fully if ice builds up on the coils. Other than that, most PACs offer a "set it and forget it" approach to maintenance. Portable ACs do create noise in your space. They're working to cool your space, and unlike window ACs, their entire bodies are housed inside your room. Any machine that generates airflow is going to produce some level of noise. If you're concerned about the noise level, be sure to compare the decibel (dB) levels produced by different units. Soleus Air portable air conditioners, for instance, are among the quieter models on the market, reaching 45 dBs on their highest settings. If you're concerned about the noise level in your home, call us at 1-800-934-9194.