Summer’s coming to a slow, easy end, and the need for portable ACs doesn’t seem as urgent as it did when it was peaking three digits. However, you should not store your portable AC away so swiftly, because the chilly fall months and winter cold will set in!
Although it may be easier to simply bundle up and wear more layers to stay warm, using a portable AC can prove to be very handy when chilly days set in. Most portable ACs can reach temperatures past 80 degrees fahrenheit and have a heater function installed right in. If that’s not enough heat, remember that models also operate with a thermostat, so heating your room is not only easy but economically cheaper, too.
Running your central AC during the hot or cold months can run you hundreds on your energy bill. With a portable AC, you only warm up areas that need warming, such as your bedroom at night or the living room during evening hours. Portable ACs warm up spots and rooms without needing to expend large amounts of energy to heat the whole home.
So when thinking of an economic, cheaper way to stay warm or cool this year, consider investing in a portable AC for its many easy benefits. What’s even more, you can take it with you for extra cooling or warming when your central AC breaks down (or if you simply do not have one!)
One of the problems with central air conditioners is that they’re not efficient for smaller areas. With these ACs, you end up wasting more energy than you need to. Portable air conditioners are great because they don’t require as much energy, and you can find the unit with a BTU rating perfect for your space.
Though it hasn’t really been too hot in Southern California (I think we have 60-something degree weather in the morning!), a PAC is still necessary during the afternoon. Recently I came across the Sharp CV-10NH 10,000 BTU portable air conditioner. Although they say you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, I was mostly drawn to the CV-10NH because of the way it looks. This unit is so sleek, so sturdy-looking, I just couldn’t resist. Plus I called online retailer Air and Water and actually spoke to Luke Peters, who gave me some great buying advice on portable ACs (which lead me to this purchase).
Anyway, this PAC is perfect for areas up to 250 square feet. It cools quickly and quietly. A lot of portable ACs advertise its “whisper-quiet” operation, but many don’t follow through. Thankfully, the CV-10NH does. I barely even notice it’s on! What’s great about this appliance is that it also doubles as a dehumidifier. It can help you remove up to 60 pints of moisture from the air every day. The unit obviously has many more features, but right now I’m just going to focus on what I believe is one of the greatest: its bucketless condensate system. The Sharp portable AC connects to an exhaust hose, and the condensate collected throughout the day is released out the hose. This means that you don’t ever have to worry about constantly emptying buckets!
The Sharp CV-10NH is available at Air Conditioner Home and Air & Water.