Both window AC’s and portable AC’s are really designed for cooling single rooms. A window AC though, under certain conditions can serve to cool even a few rooms where there’s good airflow. And it can cool large rooms no problem. A portable AC is less likely to be able to cool as much space. And…
The efficiency of a portable AC, like any AC system, will depend on several factors like the units’ BTU’s, size of the room, how well the room is insulated and how much sun or shade there is. Keeping a fan running (especially a ceiling fan) while the room is occupied can also help reduce energy…
Portable air conditioners can cool an individual room instead of the whole house like central air conditioning does. Cooling unoccupied rooms could be wasteful. Though in places especially like Florida where there’s more humidity it is best to cool and dehumidify the whole house anyhow regardless of being occupied. You want to always keep the…
Pros No installation costs, quick and easy to setup and no ductwork needed, no building modifications or permits needed to setup They are suitable in some situations where no other type of ac is an option Portable, convenient and versatile: can be used in various places like rooms, offices, server rooms, camper or tent (where…