This Tiny Portable Air Conditioner Will Keep You Cool Anywhere When the summertime temperatures climb to Mercury-like levels, you might feel inclined to sit in front of your eyesore of an air conditioning unit. Well, now you can get the cool without the ugly, thanks to this portable air conditioning box that'll fit in at your office, the subway, or wherever you sweat your ass off. The "Geizeer," featured on Kickstarter this month, is a mini, eco-friendly, and portable air conditioning box that'll keep you cool for hours and can be charged with a USB. The little cube utilizes an ice pack and a fan to blast out 360-degrees of cool air. The cooling elements last for 4 hours, and the machine itself keeps a charge for 7 hours, which is a decent amount of cool-down time. To operate this gizmo, you just take off the top of the box, put your ice pack in, and then put the top back on to start it up. It also acts as an air freshener if you throw in the provided diffusers. Here's how it works:

Of course, this won't replace your at-home air conditioner, being that it's a tiny box that isn't intended to cool down your whole apartment. Still, it's pretty nifty for the workplace. The Geizeer already reached its Kickstarter goal, and its Italian makers hope to start shipping by September. Right now, you can purchase one on the Kickstarter page for $97. Buy one and you'll be so much cooler than your coworker with the personal fan.portable ac units for homes Sign up here for our daily Thrillist email, and get your fix of the best in food/drink/fun.buying a new central ac unit Kara King is a News Writer at Thrillist and is always cold anyway. reviews of portable ac units and follow her at @karatillie.What is important to know before buying a portable AC?

Some of the important factors to consider before buying a portable air conditioner include the size of the unit, the location, maintenance and energy efficiency. Homeowners should also set a budget before going out to purchase an AC unit to avoid overspending. Are there online instructions for repairing a portable AC? It is important for homeowners to choose the right size air conditioner for their needs. The units are rated in British Thermal Units, and the correct size is determined by the size of the room to be cooled. Homeowners can take room measurements and consult a HVAC expert on the right size for the particular space. Other factors that affect AC size include insulation, heat producing appliances, ceiling height and climate. Portable air conditioners use an exhaust hose to expel hot air produced during the cooling process. Where the unit is installed is an important consideration, although most portable conditioners fit easily on standard windows. Homeowners should also choose units that require little maintenance.

Some of the most common portable AC maintenance includes cleaning or replacing filters, defrosting and emptying the drain bucket. Homeowners should look for air conditioners that are rated highly in energy efficiency. This helps to reduce monthly energy bills, and it is good for the environment. Energy efficiency is indicated as an Energy Efficiency Ratio. The higher the EER, the more energy efficient the appliance is. The average lifespan of a central air conditioning unit and its components is between 15 and 20 years, but an air conditioner's lifespan can be affected by... The amount of energy used to air condition a building depends on the size and layout of the building and the air conditioner's seasonal energy efficiency r... Where can you buy parts for your furnace? What parts does the warranty cover in a Master kerosene heater? Why is my furnace not blowing out hot air? What are the different parts of a fireplace? How can you add humidity to a room?

Do Lennox dealers service and sell furnace equipment? Buy the best portable air conditioners in Australia online or in store from The Good Guys. You’ll get a good deal on a range of portable air conditioning systems from the best brands – DeLonghi, Omega Altise, Hotpoint, and Convair – so you can stay cool at home on hot days. Below, you will find our list of silent portable AC units. Before that, we will answer a few general questions. Under how many decibels is a Portable AC considered silent? If you are going to use any type of air conditioning unit in your home or at the office, you can always expect a buzz, coming from the micro-vibration of the unit with air, that is either inspired or ejected from the unit. However, this “buzz” or sound is not always heard by the human ear! Our hearing starts at 0 dB (or decibels), and while 40 dB is the sound of a soft whisper, 70 dB is that of a classroom chatter. Silent air conditioners will run under 55 dB, while very silent AC units can run below 50 dB.