For various reasons, we are often unable to afford to install air conditioning in our home or apartment. This may be due to the inability to obtain permission from the property manager or simply for financial reasons. However, there are alternatives to the classic wall air conditioner. An alternative may be to purchase a portable air conditioner.
Is it worth investing in a portable air conditioner?
The approaching heatwaves may force us to look for a method to lower the temperature in our apartment or house, for this reason alone, buying a portable air conditioner will be worthwhile. It is significantly less expensive equipment than a classic air conditioner , and it does not require invasive installation, which generates additional costs and can be problematic for household members. What's more, as the name suggests, it is a mobile device that moves on built-in wheels. In this way, a portable air conditioner can be placed in any room, with only one caveat - it must be located near a window. Every air conditioning system requires that warm air be discharged outside the building. To make this possible, the device has a large pipe built in, which must be placed through a tilted window. Such a window must be secured with a seal, otherwise hot air will return, which will significantly reduce the efficiency of the equipment.
Many models of portable air conditioners have additional functions such as air heating , dehumidification or purification . So, by choosing the right device, this investment will serve us not only on hot days. The main disadvantage of such equipment is, unfortunately, the noise it emits. The volume is higher than in the case of classic air conditioners.
How to choose a portable air conditioner for a room?
When choosing a portable air conditioner, you should consider the size of the room you want to cool. In the case of a portable air conditioner with too little power relative to its surface area, not only will its efficiency be too low , but there is also a risk of the compressor quickly overheating. Replacement would be very expensive, and we don't want that. That is why choosing the right cooling power is so important.
To know approximately how much power we will need, you can use a simple formula: m² x 100 = W
Therefore, if you know the square footage of the room, you need to multiply it by a factor of 100 to obtain the cooling power required to cool the surface, expressed in watts.
However, there are many other factors that affect how much power an air conditioner needs. Attic rooms, rooms with a lot of sunlight, or rooms with poorly insulated walls require more power. The number of electrical devices or people constantly in the room also plays a role, as they generate heat.
Air Conditioner or Air Conditioner? Similarities and Differences
When looking for air conditioners, you can come across similar air conditioners, also called coolers. However, these are not the same devices, which can be noticed at first glance. The air conditioner does not have a built-in pipe. This means that the equipment can be placed anywhere, it does not require a window. This is also related to their operation, which consists of generating a cool breeze that gives the impression of cooling for people nearby. It is created by evaporating water from wet fabric inside the air conditioner or by collecting previously poured water into a special container, and not using a compressor. Unfortunately, this means not only lower efficiency than in the case of air conditioners, but also increases the humidity in the room. Air conditioners, on the other hand, will also dry the air, it is worth keeping this in mind when choosing an air conditioner.
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Due to the technology used, air coolers are much less effective than air conditioners. They will not cool a flat of several meters, as is the case with portable air conditioners. To cool a given room, an air conditioner uses the previously mentioned compressor, which, with the help of a dedicated factor, is able to generate much lower temperatures than those outside the window. The effectiveness of the air cooler depends on the temperature of the water in the tank or on the wet fabric. Although the price of the air cooler may be tempting, because it is usually several times lower than in the case of a portable air conditioner, if we want to properly cool the room, we should opt for the more expensive option.
The best portable air conditioners available at Onninen wholesalers
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Kaisai portable air conditioner 3.5 kW KPPD-12HRG29
The Kaisai 3.5 kW portable air conditioner works in four modes: cooling, dehumidification, ventilation and heating. It can heat a room up to 23 m2, so it will work great in small service premises or a small shop. It has an ecological refrigerant R290. Its dimensions are: 467x765x397. Energy class A+.
Kaisai portable air conditioner 2.6 kW KPPH-09HRG29
Portable air conditioner Kasai 2.6 kW KPPH with a slightly lower power of 2.6 kW. It works in cooling, dehumidifying and ventilation mode. Key functions:
- Self-diagnosis – the air conditioner monitors its operation, in the event of a failure it turns off and an error code is visible on the panel.
- Timer – this function allows you to automatically turn the device on and off.
- Sleep function – the device raises the set temperature by 1 C within 2 hours, and the fan operates at low speed.
- Automatic restart – during a power outage, the air conditioner remembers the last settings and restores them when power is restored.
- Condensate evaporation - condensed water is transported to the condenser, where it partially evaporates. There is no need to use a large condensate tank.
Kaisai portable air conditioner 2.6 kW KPPH-09HRG29
Product at outlet price. Portable air conditioner 2.6kW KPPH-09HRG29 operates in cooling, dehumidification and ventilation mode. Power 2.6 kW, energy class A. Like the above products, it has an ecological refrigerant R290. Wireless remote control included.