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Follow on Google News | Window Unit Air Conditioner vs. Portable Air ConditionerNeed to cool a small room? Your solution will undoubtedly be a window unit or a portable air conditioner. Here is what you need to know...
By: Jolly Heating & Air Conditioning The traditional window unit does one thing really well: cooling one room. Depending on the size of the room (and the height of the ceiling), a window unit is hard to beat at cooling one room. Noise generated depends entirely on the model, but in general, window units are more quiet than their portable counterparts. Another huge advantage of a window unit is affordability. Most window units that cool less than 400 sq/ft are priced under $400. Portable air conditioners are almost entirely self-contained with an exhaust duct and drain hose being the only exceptions. An exhaust tube must carry the heat generated away from the room usually through the ceiling or a window and water condensate must be carried away as well. Overall, portable air conditioners are much more attractive in design and have the obvious advantage of being mobile. Any place, any time, a portable air conditioner will cool a small space quickly. Here is how window units and portable air conditioners stack up against each other : Window Unit Ability to Cool 90% Aesthetics 50% Flexibility60% Dependability/ Noise80% Portable Air Conditioner Ability to Cool 70% Aesthetics 100% Flexibility100% Dependability/ Noise60% Here are the Pros and Cons of both appliances... Window Unit Pro's Very Affordable - Oftentimes half the cost for comparable portable unit Cooling Performance Usually more efficient Little to no maintenance Portable Air Conditioner Pro's Sleek, Attractive Design Easily Stored in winter Flexible Applications Window Unit Con's Very unattractive Some apartments/condos prohibit window units Sometimes difficult to setup Portable Air Conditioner Con's Price Most models require constant attention for draining Efficiency Cooling Power/Performance Most models are noisy More information on air conditioning visit <a href="http://www.jollyheatingandair.com"> http://www.jollyheatingandair.com </a> End
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