End-of-Season Storage

As temperatures drop, more and more people are starting to switch their portable air conditioners for space heaters. One important thing to remember is that you should always store your air conditioner in a safe place to extend the life of the unit - you want to be sure that you'll still be able to use it during the spring and summer months! Here are the steps to storing your portable air conditioner the right way:

1. Turn off and unplug your portable air conditioner. This step is imperative in order to maintain maximum cooling efficiency for the next warm season.


2. Drain all condensate water from the water container, then turn on the fan-only mode for a few hours to dry out the interior. Water drainage is important because missing this step may cause your portable air conditioner to stop working.


3. Clean the air filter: slide the filter out, soak it in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse it out, and leave it to dry. Once the filter is dry, place it back inside the portable unit.


4. Wrap the cord around the cord hooks to ensure that there won't be any electrical problems when you plug in the unit once the warmer seasons come back.


5. Place the unit back into the original carton and store it in a dry location.


6. If your portable air conditioner also features a heater (see previous entry), you can still use the unit, but make sure it is maintained regularly just like any other unit.