Frigidaire 5,000 BTU Portable Room Air Conditioner Product Weight (lbs): 55 Shipping Weight (lbs): 66 Fan Speeds (Cool): 3 Fan Speed (Fan): 3 Low Voltage Start-Up: Yes Air CFM (High): 240 Motor RPM (High): 1320 Motor RPM (Med): 1220 Motor RPM (Low): 1120 Air Direction Control: Swing Noise Level dB (High): 55.0 Cool Area (Sq. Ft.): 150 Energy Efficiency Ratio: 8.6 Unique Accessories Available: Air Discharge Hose & Window Kit selectPrice - low to highPrice - high to lowName - A to ZName - Z to A Cool Retro Metal Drum Fan Goldtone Ceiling Fan with Reversible Blades Deco Breeze ™ 10" Lime Cooler Deco Breeze ™Cherry Cooler Tabletop Fan Honeywell 10,000 BTU Portable A/C Unit Bionaire Remote Control Window Fan Silvertone Ceiling Fan with Reversible Blades Orange Crackle Fan with Lit Base 9" Dual Window Fan with Remote 10,000 BTU Portable A/C and Dehumidifier by Montgomery Ward

Pedestal Tower Fan by Lasko Pedestal Fan with Remote by Lasko Showing Products 1 - 24 of 36When the temperature rises, many people look to the cooling comfort of indoor air conditioning, but in certain settings such as apartment buildings and server rooms, installing standard air conditioning units may be difficult, impractical, or even cost-prohibitive. It is for this reason that consumers often turn to portable ACs and portable swamp coolers in order to stave off the summer heat.Although both types of appliances serve to lower the ambient temperature in a given environment, they use different cooling techniques and the terms "portable air conditioner" and "swamp cooler" (also known as "evaporative cooler") may be mistakenly interchanged. Home air conditioners essentially act as dehumidifiers and draw moisture out of the air, while swamp air coolers cool the environment by adding humidity. Moreover, air conditioners work best in closed environments where the air is continuously circulated, while evaporative coolers supply fresh air but only offer incremental cooling effects.

As such, because of these distinct differences, choosing the right type of portable cooler for your given environment will depend on:Transportable air conditioners allow you to take control of your indoor temperature without having to deal with any type of permanent installation. financing for ac unitAlso perfect for providing supplemental cooling to existing central air conditioning units, portable air conditioning is great for apartment buildings that do not allow window units or homes with windows that cannot accommodate permanently-installed window units. why put ac unit on the roofFurthermore, these types of room air conditioners are compact in size, equipped with casters, and assembly usually only consists of running an exhaust hose to the outside.project report on air handling unit

In terms of how they work, ACs have the cold and hot sides of the conditioning cycle contained within one box-like unit. A condenser coil is cooled from the air in a room and the exhaust hose expels heat. Finally, due to this cooling cycle, water is condensed out of the air and collected in an internal drain bucket.   Portable Air Conditioner Buying Tip: Although they are truly portable in that they can be moved from room to room, they must be vented and therefore should be placed near a window.  Cooling and heating systems can account for over half of a household's energy bill, and as the numbers on your thermostat rise, so can the costs of keeping your home cool and comfortable. Studies have shown that energy consumption for home air conditioning can account for up to 5% of electricity produced by the United States and at a cost to homeowners of over 15 billion dollars. Thus, finding a cost-effective way to stay cool is something to consider, and if you live in the right climate, a portable swamp cooler may be just the answer.

Home evaporative coolers use the simple process of evaporation to provide cooling. Consisting of a box-like frame containing a walled-fan and water-soaked pads, a their fan takes in hot air, sends it through the water-cooled pads, and lowers the temperature by up to 20 degrees. This process can be likened to splashing water on your skin on a hot day and feeling the coolness on your skin. Because they use evaporation to cool the air, they use as much as 75% less electricity than air conditioner units. Furthermore, versatility is another key benefit to owning a portable swamp cooler. Personal air coolers are great for cooling down a room or parts of a home, while commercial swamp coolers are specially designed to cool warehouses, stadiums, and entertainment venues.  Evaporative Swamp Cooler Buying Tip: Because they add moisture to the air, they are only suitable for dry climates where the air is hot and the humidity levels are low.  Portable ACs Swamp Coolers Pros: Easy to maneuver - can be moved from room to room Ideal for areas that can't accommodate permanent installation Can be up to 50% more energy efficient than some central air conditioning systems due to the fact that only certain rooms are cooled Great for humid climates - they also dehumidify the air Cons: Must be vented Can be slightly more expensive than a central or mini-split systems with similar cooling capacity Pros

: Portable, compact, and can be easily moved from area to the next with ease Use significantly less electricity than an AC for the same sized room (sometimes up to 75% less) Inexpensive to purchase, install, and maintain Adds moisture to the air in dry climates and prevents fabrics and furniture from warping or drying out Cons: Can use a large amount of water to provide cooling Best suited for dry climates; high humidity levels can cause condensation and accelerate corrosion Shop Our Selection of Portable Air ConditionersShop Our Selection of Evaporative Swamp Coolers Pro Football Fan Shop G.I.L.I. got it love it Joan Rivers Classics Collection Linea by Louis Dell'Olio Liz Claiborne New York LOGO by Lori Goldstein Laptop Bags & Cases View All Tech Cases & Accessories Dooney Sports Collegiate Collection Dooney Sports MLB Collection Dooney Sports NFL Collection My Saint My Hero WEN by Chaz Dean GPS Navigation & Car Tech Cases & Accessories