Do portable air conditioners work?

Question

We heard some lady go in side ofa shop taking make her air conditioner because it didn't work, well is it worth buying one and what kind, and if so how small does the room have to be to work? please anyone who has one give me what they know.

Answer 1

Portable air conditioners work great under normal operation. Follow the manufacture suggestions

Answer 2

i grew up using portable air conditioners..most apts in NY didnt have central air ..they work..well...too..you have to know the size of ur room and when you go to the store find out the BTU's of the a/c unit...the sales person should be able to help u find the correct a/c for the size room u have...

Answer 3

they are rather weak... most of them are not strong enough to cool off an entire apartment.. likely you will have to close the bathroom door, bedroom doors etc, biggest thing to make sure of is that there are no leaks (no open windows, no open door cracks, no where for hot air to enter and cool air to escape.

Answer 4

i have one don't like it. first you need a window to vent it outside. the water reservoir is small need to empty it often unless is has a drain hose for a pail or floor drain i use a 5 gallon pail. rather noisy only good for one room. the vent hose which is plastic got hot seems hot vent hose in a room you trying to cool is sort of inefficient. the one i got i bought at home depot cost me $500. better to get a window unit