A guide to choosing portable air conditioners – cool, heat and dry
Published June 7, 2022.
Did you get your air conditioner early this year, or did the heat catch you off guard while on vacation? Either way, we want to help you choose the right air conditioner for your home with this guide. We'll cover how portable air conditioners work, plus installation and usage tips. Cooler summer days—here we come!
How portable air conditioners work
A portable air conditioner lowers the temperature in a room. The unit draws in hot air from the room. A compressor inside the air conditioner cools the air, which is then blown back into the room. The warm air generated during the cooling process is vented outside through a hose that runs through a window.