Recommended Portable Air Conditioners

Portable air conditioners both cool and dehumidify rooms and small areas without the need for permanent installation. Moreover, they can be more energy efficient than many standard air conditioning units, and many models even offer heating and purifying features as well.

When choosing a portable air conditioner, keep in mind certain factors such as the size of the area you wish to cool, energy consumption, and maintenance requirements. We've compiled a list of some of our best air portable air conditioners below:

Most Compact	NewAir ACP-1000H $299	The NewAir ACP-1000H is one of our lightest portable AC units and leaves a compact footprint. Best of all, it offers 10,000 verified BTUs of cooling and heating.
Energy Efficient	Amcor ALD12000M $349	The Amcor ALD12000M offers powerful cooling and is also energy efficient. It boasts an EER of 12.6, making it one of the most energy efficient models in its class.
Perfect for Server Rooms	Soleus PA1-12R-32 $599	The Soleus PA1-12R-32 is not only great for homes, but it's also perfect for server rooms because it features an automatic restart function for power outages.
Quietest	Soleus PE2-07R-62DB $299	The PE2-07R-62DB portable air conditioner by Soleus has a cooling capacity of 7,000 BTU's and is almost whisper-quiet at 40 db.
Best Multi-Functional AC	Soleus LX-120 $379	In addition to offering 12,000 BTUs of cooling, the Soleus LX-120 comes with a built-in heater. It also dehumidifies and acts as a fan!
Best Portable AC with Heat Pump	Soleus LX-140 $499	The LX-140 not only cools, but it also utilizes heat pump technology to offer efficient heating at just a fraction of the cost of other portable ACs with space heaters.

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