Portable air conditioner is the real free standing unit that can be installed portably and more easily than window ac models. It is not required a window frame for the installation but usually in the floor and easily to be moved from one position to others. Therefore, it is more favorite choice for temporarily cooling use and welcome idea for a room or apartment where usually doesn’t have adequate window to install window units. Its main drawbacks are the loud noise and cannot cool the air as powerful as central ac system. But it promises better efficiency performance (spot cooling method) and smart choice to complement to your existing central ac system. Its louder noise can be minimized by using a unit that has lower decibel value. In addition, its efficiency performance is dependent on the technology model itself.
Before talking about portable air conditioner installation, let’s explore first how do portable units work? And other specifications that you should know! They are basically deigned to allow user get the practicability without requiring the complicated installation. Like other commonly used air conditioners, they also require to expel or release hot air to the outside and intake fresh ambient air from outdoor. A tube is usually used to out-take hot air and intake fresh air, which one end of it is located through a vent, window, door, or else and one other is connected to the unit. The tube is designed practically and usually also will come to move portably if the unit is relocated.
The special and frequently care needed is an emptying the tray or reservoir. The unit will shut down automatically (if the reservoir is overflow) in order to avoid leakage. The reservoir has function to collect the condensation drips. If you want to get more practically method, there are available some units with the evaporation technology that so helpful to evaporate the water condensation automatically.
So, how to install portable air conditioner?
Like mentioned before, portable air conditioners require relatively easier for the installation! Below is simple general guide on how to install portable air conditioners properly:
1. They are available in a wide range of sizes and features. Both and the technology efficiency (SEER and Energy Star approval) are the dominant factors that influence their price tags. The size must be calculated correctly in order to ensure the unit will work optimally either in terms of the efficiency performance or in terms of the powerful cooling. Therefore, don’t miss to consider the large space of the room where the unit will be operated.
2. Ok, now you have a unit that can cool your small private room. And it’s time for the installation. First, choose a flat surface space in the room and as possible not too far from the electrical outlet. Prioritize to select the location that also far away from pieces of furniture (not too crowded), in order to give the maximum air circulation when the unit running.
3. Then consider about the large space around your portable air conditioning unit. It usually should be around 11 to 15 inches, depends on the specifications of the unit.
4. Next step is venting procedure. Window is usually favorite place to vent the unit. Therefore, a window venting kit is usually included into one package with the unit when purchasing. Since each unit usually has different venting set-up, for further information you can read the manufacture’s instructions of the unit that you buy.
5. The last, as possible to avoid creating u-shape for the hose! Ideally, the hose should be straightaway.
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