Best Portable Air Conditioners // Portable AC Unit
Those who live in regions where the summer heat is high know how much a portable air conditioner can help during the hottest days. Having a cooled room not only helps you rest better, but it also improves your health state.
In a market of thousand of portable air conditioners, it’s hard to decide on which to buy for your home. After reading tons of descriptions and online reviews, I identified these as the best portable air conditioners for the summer!
** In my opinion Honeywell makes the best portable air conditioners
It’s newest addition, the Honeywell Compact Portable AC is quickly becoming the most popular. Weighing just 43 pounds, it’s one of the lightest portable air conditioners on the market. (it might sound heavy, but smooth glide wheels make it easy to move around the house. Portable for anyone – children or adults)
Washable filter is another great asset of the air conditioner which I really like. You’ll be able to use it at its top condition for a longer period, while also reducing the time you need for regular maintenance.
One of the best portable air conditioners for those who live in high humid areas (especially if you’re living near water)
Highlights
- Remote control included
- Super quick install
- Can cool rooms up to 350 sq. ft.
- 2 fan speeds
- Reusable filter
- 24-hour energy saving timer
- Built-in dehumidifier removes 44 pints in 24-hours
- Includes a continuous drain option
- Auto-evaporation
- 4 wheels and only 43 pounds = very portable AC
- 1-year warranty
Potential Flaws
- 2 fan speeds isn’t much compared to others with 3-5 speeds
One of the best conveniences of the Frigidaire 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner is its auto restart function . It seems like a simple feature, but it really helps save on consumption time and therefore helps decrease your energy bill. It’s why most window AC units can run up your utility bill during the hottest summer months.
It also features an auto oscillation to circulate cool air evenly, throughout the room. This further reduces time needed for a room to be cooled, as well as distributing the cool air evenly.
Comes with a remote control and 3 cooling speeds + 3 fan speeds
** Frigidaire portable AC also acts a dehumidifier with remote control
Highlights
- 1-Remote control
- Can cool rooms up to 550 square feet
- Dehumidifier can remove 3.1 pints per hour
- 12,000 BTU
- 3 cooling speeds // 3 fan speeds
- Auto-swing louvers
- 24-hour ON / OFF timer
Potential Flaws
- ** Expensive – more than other portable AC units
What makes it different than the other comparable units on the market – it’s super quiet. If you’re a light sleeper, this is the one for you!
Honeywell’s dual motor offers 3 speeds and produces lower noise levels when it’s set (even at the highest speed)
Apart from the noise, the dual motor has an energy-saving sleep mode so you can set it before you go to bed – allows you to have a good quality rest while saving on the energy bill.
** Honeywell Contempo is ideal for people with trouble sleeping or young children
Highlights
- 1-Remote control
- Honeywell Contempo comes in 3 power options
- 10,000 BTU
- 12,000 BTU
- 14,000 BTU
- Can cool rooms up to 700 square feet (14,000 BTU)
- 3 fan speeds
- Dual filters
- 24-hour timer
- Dehumidifier removing 111 pints in 24 hours + a continuous drain option
- Quiet operating
Potential Flaws
- Very expensive – much more than other portable air conditioners
If you want to cool your home with the highest efficiency , the Ivation AC is what you need.
One of the most affordable ACs on the market and still as powerful as more expensive portable ACs.
The 10,000 BTU Ivation Portable AC can cover 400 sq. ft . and allows you to adjust the temp. Using the remote control you can toggle: 62°F (17°C) – 86°F (30°C)
What makes this AC different is the 5 cooling modes which easily cover most rooms in your home. Cooling speeds include: cool, fan, dry, auto, or sleep
Highlights
- 1-Remote control
- Can cool rooms up to 400 square feet
- Honeywell Contempo comes in 3 power options
- 8,000 BTU
- 10,000 BTU
- 12,000 BTU
- 24-hour timer
- Cheaper than other ACs
- 5 different cooling modes
- Dehumidifier removes 61 pints in 24 hours
- Includes a continuous drain option
- Adjustable temp and auto restart
Potential Flaws
- Little noisier but shouldn’t be too bad
Electronic controls of the Black Decker AC (model # BPACT14WT) make it easy to set up at your preference settings.
This specific B+D model has a LED display showing you the mode you selected, so you know how your room is cooled at all times. Remote control allows you to select your settings from a distance, making your job of operating it an easy task.
Since there’s 6 power options , I personally would choose the 14,000 BTU – strong output for most rooms in your home. Another plus is the reusable filter, which is easily removed and easy to clean.
Highlights
- 1-Remote control
- Can cool rooms up to 300 – 350 sq. ft. (14,000 BTU version)
- 24 ON / OFF timer and sleep mode
- 6 power options available
- 8,000 BTU
- 10,000 BTU
- 12,000 BTU + Heater Capability
- 14,000 BTU
- 14,000 BTU + Heater Capability
- 24-hour timer
- Cheaper than other ACs
Potential Flaws
- Not as powerful as other ACs on our list
Finding a strong output, portable AC specifically for large rooms isn’t easy. After reading so many online reviews, the Quilo might be the best portable air conditioner for cooling big spaces.
Quilo (model # QP223WK) portable air conditioner has 3 speeds and can cover 550 square feet. That’s perfect for rooms with high ceilings or larger rooms such as living room or rec room.
Remote control lets you adjust room temperatures ranging 61°F – 89°F
Highlights
- 1-Remote control
- Can cool rooms up to 550 sq. ft.
- Quilo ACs come in 3 different power options
- 10,000 BTU
- 12,000 BTU
- 14,000 BTU
- 3 fan speeds
- Reusable filter
- 24-hour energy saving timer
- Built-in dehumidifier removing 80 pints in 24 hours
- Auto-evaporation
- 1-year warranty
Potential Flaws
- Heavier than other portable air conditioners
Honeywell Portable Air Conditioner (model # MN12CES) comes with a flexible exhaust hose and a window venting kit , so it includes everything you’ll need to set it up by yourself.
Features like the drain alert, a LED display, a remote control is what makes this AC very easy to use by anyone and stand out from other similar units. With an energy output of 12,000 BTUs you can cover huge room sizes up to 550 sq. ft.
** Luxurious design is ideal for those of you who want to keep the stylish look in your home and have an AC that looks modern and stylish.
Highlights
- Remote control operated
- Can cool rooms up to 550 square feet
- 3 fan speeds
- Built-in dehumidifier removing 79.2 pints in 24 hours
- Reusable filter
- Automatic evaporation system
- Requires no permanent installation
- 1-year warranty
Potential Flaws
- Little more noise than others on our list
** Strong reviews online – reviews note how smooth and quiet it runs
One of the pros of this AC is the powerful, but it’s noise level – very quiet making it perfect for bedrooms.
At 14,000 BTU it can cover 350 square feet and can act as a dehumidifier for when it’s feeling muggy outside.
With the Emerson Quiet Kool AC (model # EAPC14RD1) you’ll get the full warranty: 1-year labor, 2-year parts & 5-years compressor.
Not many AC units come with warranties like Emerson Quiet Kool
Highlights
- Remote control
- Can cool rooms up to 350 sq. ft.
- 14,000 BTU power
- 24-hour sleep mode and timer
- 3 fan speeds
- Temp control from 62°F to 86°F
- Long-term warranty from Emerson
Potential Flaws
- Fairly expensive compared to other ACs
** I’ll be adding # 9 – 10 best portable air conditioners mid-summer. Stay tuned!
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