ARE PORTABLE Air Conditioners?
any good are they worth the extra price where do they vent the hot air to??? my window model has hot air blowing out the back end where does this go with a portable
Answer:
If you are referring to the larger units on wheels that sit inside a room, they should be near a window. They will normally come with a vent kit that will allow you to open a window and place a vent adapter in the window. The hot air will be sent outside. These units are very good at cooling large areas. yes, they are more expensive, but they are worth it. Oh, but sure to let it stand in a tray because the condensation will need somewhere to go and a tray about 1" deep will be fine. I have had one for about 7 years now and find it very good. You do have to vent it outside either by using a vent hose through the window or putting a vent hole through the wall. The vent hose is similar to tumble dryer vent hoses. I have a vent going through my wall which is tidy way of doing it but sometimes I do vent it through a window if I move to another room. The moisture generated can either be emptied from the on board tank or you can use a drain hose if you are setting it up in the same position.(the drain hose would have to go out to a drain or through the wall ) Down side. a bit noisy when running and hose through the window is a bit messy.Most window A/C units recirculate the same air a few might import a small amount of fresh air. The warm air you feel at the back of the unit is air passing through the condenser to cool down the freon. The truly portable unit must have provisions via some type of duct or large hose out a window. discharging it in the room would be counter productive. Worth the price?? I rather have an attached unit, two if needed.