Why Buy from Air Conditioner Home

Because we spend up to half our lives indoors, providing a relaxing indoor environment is an essential part of ensuring your family's comfort and well-being. That's why at Air Conditioner Home, we're committed to providing you with the best selection in portable air conditioners, evaporative coolers, swamp coolers, and electric fans. Here's what makes us different:

  • We provide exceptional customer service with live service representatives available via phone, chat or email.
  • We offer real customer reviews on products.
  • We ship most orders out same day if ordered by 12 p.m. PST, Monday through Friday.
  • Pay no sales tax on orders outside California!
     

How Energy-Efficient is Your Portable Air Conditioner?

During the warmest days of summer, your portable air conditioner may seem like a blessing - that is, until you receive your monthly energy bill. Studies have shown that heating and cooling systems can account for over 50% of a household's electric bill, and air conditioning uses more energy than any other household appliance. The good news is that because portable air conditioners are used for personal or spot cooling and do not lower the temperature in entire homes or buildings, they can be quite energy-efficient if you know what to look for.

A portable air conditioner's EER, or Energy Efficiency Ratio, measures how energy efficient the unit is at a specific level - usually at 95° F. The higher the EER, the more energy-efficient the portable air conditioner is. If you're concerned with energy costs, be sure to calculate a portable AC's EER and use it as a deciding factor when comparison shopping. EER can easily be calculated by dividing the unit's BTU rating by its power input in watts:

EER = BTUs / Watts

For more information on portable air conditioners and energy-efficiency, see our portable AC guide.