Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Systems’

Don’t Start Your A/C Before You Do This!

Monday, May 11th, 2020

spring-flowersWas that the sun? Oh boy!

The chill of winter and early spring is finally starting to let up a little bit and giving way to sunshine and warmer days. This is great for days spent throwing the frisbee in the backyard or taking a nice family walk while still maintaining a safe distance from others.

With all that said, it isn’t a big leap to guess that you are spending a lot more time at home even while the weather is getting nicer. Whether you are staying home to stay safe, or just trying to avoid the next heatwave, you are going to be relying on your air conditioning system in Aurora, OR to keep you comfortable in the coming weeks and months.

You need your air conditioner to be ready to hit the ground running, so make sure you don’t forget to take this crucial step to help prepare your system.

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Portable Air Conditioner Options

Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011

If you’re in the market for an air conditioner in Gladstone, you’re probably familiar with central and window air conditioning units. But did you know there was another option? While they’re not perfect for every situation, portable air conditioners can provide reliable, even cooling for many homes.

Advantages of Portable Units

Of course, the main reason to buy a portable air conditioner is that it’s, well, portable. With one of these units, you don’t have to worry about which room to put the air conditioner in. Instead, you can simply take it with you wherever you go in the house.

Many people like to keep a portable air conditioner in their bedroom to take the edge off at night without dropping the temperature as much as a window unit might. And most portable air conditioners are quieter to operate than common window units. Portable air conditioners also come in a wide variety of sizes, so you can easily find one that matches your needs.

Disadvantages of Portable Units

Unlike window air conditioners that are automatically installed to vent and drain outside of a building, a portable air conditioner requires special setup. That means that every time you move your unit, you’ll have to find somewhere to place the exhaust hose so that fumes don’t accumulate in the room. This also means that portable air conditioners can’t be used in rooms without access to windows or air vents.

The cooling power of most portable air conditioners is not quite on par with equivalent window units either. You’ll want to choose a portable unit with slightly more BTUs than if you were buying a window unit to take care of the same sized room. As a result, the portable unit may cost slightly more to operate during peak cooling months.

Extras to Look For

Of course, while the cost may go up slightly, there are a lot of benefits to owning a portable air conditioner. For instance, many portable air conditioners can be used independently to dehumidify a room without cooling. This is often helpful (and can save energy) when the temperature would be bearable if not for the humidity level.

You also want to make sure that your portable air conditioner really is portable. That means finding a model with wheels and handles or some other mechanism that makes it easy to move it from place to place.