The portable air conditioner is a unit on wheels and is the only means for quickly cooling the air in the room, which does not require installation or any special connection. All preparation for work is to withdraw the hose outside the room (best of all - through a window or into a ventilation system). Now, by plugging it into a power outlet, you get an influx of cold air.
Most often, a portable air conditioner looks like a small bedside table weighing 30-50 kilograms. For example, MIDEA MPN2-12ERN1 weighs 34 kg, Idea IPN2-09ER - 31 kg, Carrier 51AKP09H weighs 46 kg. It consists of a condenser, compressor, evaporator and fans, two air inlets, an outlet hose and openings for the exit of cooled air.
The air from the room passes through the filter and the evaporator, where it is cooled, and then fed into the room through the outlet. Through another hole located at the bottom of the air conditioner, air is sucked in, which is used to cool the condenser. Heated air through the hose is discharged outside the room. Condensate formed during operation is collected in a special tray.
For ease of operation, some models have a remote control: Saturn ST-09CP / 11, MIDEA MPN2-12ERN1, BALLU MPA-09ER, etc.
Advantages
Portable air conditioning is indispensable, if suddenly there is a need for coolness, and the installation queue is several weeks. Preparing for work and installation can be done in seconds. Simply take the hose that comes with the device to the street (or to another room) and turn it on.
This air conditioner easily moves after you, and devices of sufficient power quickly cool the air in the room.
disadvantages
The first drawback of a mobile air conditioner can be called a fairly high noise level: the compressor device and fans do not work silently. Therefore, when choosing a portable air conditioner, pay attention to this parameter. It should be decisive along with the power of the device.
The second drawback is increased
electricity consumption. It is due to the fact that the heated air outlet hose is discharged through an ajar window, from where warm air enters the room again. You cannot call such a scheme effective. To ensure better tightness, special plugs can be made. This will help increase the efficiency of the device and reduce energy costs.
Another unpleasant detail is the need to drain the condensate. When the water tank overflows, the air conditioner shuts off.
As you can see, there are also drawbacks, and considerable ones. But if you urgently need to lower the temperature or need mobility, then there is only one way out - to buy a portable air conditioner, fortunately, today there is plenty to choose from. Manufacturers produce different models in terms of power and additional functions, so that you can choose the right one. When choosing, pay attention to the noise level - this is the main indicator along with power. Too high a level of noise can negate all the advantages that a portable air conditioner provides. The reviews of those who purchased such a device, speak primarily about the need to choose models that create the smallest noise level.