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Portable Room Air Cooling Units - Top 5 Choices
Unistar 4 in 1
- Perfect for hot office cubicles
- Remote control for all features
- Costs less than a penny an hour to operate
- Three air speed with oscillation option,
Low/Medium/High
Most folks seeking relief from summertime heat will be shopping for some type of
room air cooling unit. The purpose of this article is to cut through the confusion and
help you find the best solution to your personal cooling needs based on climate,
cost, and room size.
1. Fans The electric fan has been around since the 1880's and is still the most
versatile cooling method around. Out of the thousands of fans to choose from I
selected the Lasko 1854 because it gets high marks from everybody who owns one.
room air cooling unit. The purpose of this article is to cut through the confusion and
help you find the best solution to your personal cooling needs based on climate,
cost, and room size.
1. Fans The electric fan has been around since the 1880's and is still the most
versatile cooling method around. Out of the thousands of fans to choose from I
selected the Lasko 1854 because it gets high marks from everybody who owns one.
2. Small portable swamp coolers, also known as portable evaporative coolers, do
not require venting to the outside. Any swamp cooler, large or small, is only
effective in drier climates and/or when the humidity is less than 40%. The two
models shown below provide "spot", or personal cooling.
not require venting to the outside. Any swamp cooler, large or small, is only
effective in drier climates and/or when the humidity is less than 40%. The two
models shown below provide "spot", or personal cooling.
3. Medium sized portable swamp coolers are a more powerful version of the spot
cooler intended for whole room cooling in dry climates.
cooler intended for whole room cooling in dry climates.
4. Portable air conditioners
The biggest difference between a portable air conditioner and portable swamp cooler
is a portable air conditioner takes moisture out of the air while a portable swamp
cooler puts moisture back into the air.
Since a portable air conditioner uses a compressor, the heat from the compressor
must be vented to the outside through a hose and window vent.
The biggest difference between a portable air conditioner and portable swamp cooler
is a portable air conditioner takes moisture out of the air while a portable swamp
cooler puts moisture back into the air.
Since a portable air conditioner uses a compressor, the heat from the compressor
must be vented to the outside through a hose and window vent.
5. Window air conditioners. Best overall choice. Priced the same or less as comparable
portable air conditioners and medium sized swamp coolers.
portable air conditioners and medium sized swamp coolers.
NewAir AC-10000E 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Compact, easy to store, yet powerful enough to cool up to
250 square feet.
Compact, easy to store, yet powerful enough to cool up to
250 square feet.
- Extendable window kit provides easy installation
- Full function remote
- Rolling casters for easy moving
- Cost 10 cents per hour to operate on High setting
Lasko 1854 18-inch Oscillating Pedestal Fan with Remote Control
- Remote control convenience
- Sturdy - yet easy to move between rooms
- Fully adjustable height (38" to 54-1/2") for maximum versatility
- Ideal for the largest home spaces
Sunpentown SF-608R
- Costs less than a penny an hour to operate
- Cools small to medium size rooms
- Great for pets too
- Quiet fan produces air flow of 23 feet per second
Port-A-Cool PACKA50
- 5 times more powerful than a "spot cooler"
- 1000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) free air flow cools up
to 350 square feet
- Large 5 gallon reservoir for less filling
- Cost 3 cents per hour to operate
Frigidaire FAA055P7A Compact Small-Room Air
Conditioner with Remote Control
Conditioner with Remote Control
- Overall best value and comfort for the money
- 5,200 Btu cools 165 square feet
- EnergyGuide estimates yearly operating costs at $38
- Pleated quick-mount window kit included
