Portable Air Conditioners for the Home and Office

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NewAir ACP-1400H Portable Air Conditioner With Built-in Air Purifier - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $688.95
Our Price: $419.00
  • True 14,000 BTU Heating and Cooling
  • Only has single exhaust hose
  • Utilizes heat pump technology
NewAir ACP-1000E 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Features 10,000 BTUs of Cooling

List Price: $399.00
Our Price: $289.00
  • More cooling power than 7,000 - 9,000 BTU units at a better price!
  • Value - priced shipping
  • Best for smaller spaces or spot cooling
  • Auto-evaporative system decreases condensation
NewAir ACP-1000H 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With Heating Function - VALUE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $480.00
Our Price: $299.00
  • Great value - get 10,000 BTUs of cooling power for less than most 8,000 - 9,000 BTU units
  • Includes an ionic purifier, washable air filters, remote control and timer
  • Only suitable for smaller cooling applications
  • Great for multi-seasonal use
NewAir ACP-1400E Portable Air Conditioner With Remote and Timer - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $649.95
Our Price: $399.00
  • Doubles as a dehumidifier
  • Compact and easy to move
  • Doesn't include heating function
  • Features 14,000 verified BTUs of cooling
NewAir ACP-1300E Best Value Portable Air Conditioner - Editor's Best Buy - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $539.00
Our Price: $429.00
  • Includes built-in ionizer and carbon filter for cleaner air
  • Dehumidifies up to 120 pints of water per day
  • Condensate may still need to be drained in especially humid climates
  • Features 13,000 BTUs of cooling power (verified)
NewAir ACP-1300H Best Value Portable Air Conditioner - Features 4 Appliances in One! - FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $569.00
Our Price: $449.00
  • Provides cooling and heating in one compact unit
  • Dehumidifies up to 120 pints of water per day
  • Self-evaporative technology will work best in areas with moderate humidity levels
  • Provides 13,000 BTUs of both cooling and heating power
Soleus LX-120 Portable Air Conditioner Includes 1350 Watt Heating Capacity - VALUE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $589.95
Our Price: $379.00
  • Evaporative technology
  • Combined air conditioner and dehumidifier
  • Quiet operation
  • Not as much dehumidifying capacity as the KY-32E
  • NEW DESIGN FOR MORE EFFICIENT & POWERFUL COOLING
Soleus PE2-07R-62DB Portable Air Conditioner With 7000 True BTUs - VALUE GROUND SHIPPING!

List Price: $399.00
Our Price: $299.00
  • Great for personal cooling
  • Very quiet, under 40 decibels
  • Conservative power consumption
  • Limited cooling area
  • Our most quiet portable AC at 40db
DeLonghi PAC-W130E Pinguino 13,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With 3 Cooling Modes

List Price: $1689.95
Our Price: $1299.95
  • Offers superior turbo-powered cooling
  • Automatically switches to AC mode when water runs out
  • Ion filter greatly improves air quality
  • Not suitable for larger cooling applications
  • Incorporates Biosilver Tech Systems
DeLonghi PAC-A120E Pinguino 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With Adjustable Thermostat

List Price: $844.95
Our Price: $649.95
  • There are 4 fan speeds in air conditioning mode.
  • The auto fan mode decides how strong the fan speed needs to be to reach thermostat setting.
  • A complete warranty is only in place for one year, but there is an additional 4 year warranty on the sealed system.
  • Features sleep and smart modes.
DeLonghi PAC-T110P Pinguino 11,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With 3M Purifying Filter

List Price: $974.95
Our Price: $749.95
  • Features a 3M filtrete filter
  • Has a full feature LCD remote control
  • Weighs almost 90 pounds
  • Has a 1 year complete warranty and an additional 4 year warranty on the sealed system
Amcor ALD12000M 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With Auto Restart Feature - ON SALE!

List Price: $479.00
Our Price: $349.00
  • One Year Limited Warranty
  • Up to 12,000 BTU/Hr
  • Remote Control for your Convenience
  • Reusable Filter
  • Two Fan Speeds
  • No Heating Function
  • Remote Control included for your convenience
Soleus KY-36 Portable Air Conditioner Features Heavy Duty Commercial Grade Construction

List Price: $689.95
Our Price: $549.00
  • High 14,000 BTU's for cooling and 14,200 BTU's for heating
  • Space and energy efficient
  • Other appliances cannot run on the same circuit when this unit is running
  • Auto-Evaporative technology
Soleus KY-9000 9,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With Programmable Thermostat

List Price: $493.00
Our Price: $379.00
  • Features 3-in-1 technology
  • Has an adjustable timer
  • Not meant to cool a whole home
  • Features an auto mode that automatically adjusts according to the temperature
Soleus PH4-12R-01DB Dual Hose Technology Portable Air Conditioner

List Price: $699.95
Our Price: $529.00
  • Dual hose technology for quick, effective cooling
  • Functions independently as a heater, air circulator and dehumidifier too
  • Must be exhausted to the outdoors
    Soleus PE2-09R-32DB Portable Air Conditioner - 9000 BTU's of Cooling

    List Price: $465.00
    Our Price: $349.95
    • Under 45 decibels - very quiet!
    • Auto-restart fuction
    • Remote control
    • Programmable
    • Limited cooling area - best for smaller areas or personal cooling
    • Advanced evaporative technology
    Sharp CV-P12PX 11,500 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With 55" Duct Length

    List Price: $909.00
    Our Price: $699.00
    • Uses Mega Cool performance and remote
    • Not a permanent AC
    • Library Quiet design
    Soleus LX-140 Portable Evaporative Air Conditioner With 14,000 True BTUs - VALUE GROUND SHIPPING!

    List Price: $699.95
    Our Price: $499.00
    • Cools, heats and dehumidifies!
    • Evaporative technology
    • Built-in thermostat
    • May be too powerful for smaller spaces of less than 400 sq. ft.
    • 14,000 BTU's of cooling power
    • Digital display and timer
    Soleus PA1-12R-32 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With HEPA Air Purifier

    List Price: $779.00
    Our Price: $599.00
    • Removes 99.97 percent of allergens from the air.
    • 3 speed fan and 12 hour timer.
    • More timer features available on the remote control.
    • Features a HEPA air purifier.
    Danby DPAC120068 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With Electronic Temperature Control

    List Price: $571.99
    Our Price: $439.99
    • Three speed fan improves air circulation
    • Rolling casters and molded side handles for easy transport
    • Water needs to be emptied periodically
    • Self evaporative technology increases system efficiency and reduces energy usage

    Portable Air Conditioners: What You Need to Know Before You Buy

    Cool your living space without having to invest in an expensive central air conditioning system with portable air conditioner.  Portable air conditioners allow you to enjoy all the benefits of traditional air conditioners but have the added benefit of being fully portable.  Best of all, portable ACs don't require permanent installation and are perfect for keeping apartments and condominiums cool and comfortable. 

    To get the most air conditioning for your money, consider these features before you decide on a unit that's right for you:

    Calculate the square footage of your room to find out how powerful of an AC you need. 
    Before you choose a portable air conditioner, the first thing you should consider is how large of an area you're trying to cool.  Portable air conditioners are rated in BTUs, or "British Thermal Units."  Most portable ACs have cooing capacities ranging from 5,000 to 16,000 BTUs.  The higher the BTU rating, the stronger the AC.  Don't be tempted to purchase a unit that's significantly more powerful than your cooling needs.  The size of your portable air conditioner should be adequate and not too large or small.  A unit that's too powerful will cycle off too quickly and not properly dehumidify the room while a portable air conditioner with too low a BTU rating will not adequately cool. See our portable AC sizing guide to figure out how large of a unit you need. 

    Pay attention to the portable air conditioner's Energy Efficiency Ratio. 
    Always check the unit's EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) before making your purchase.  The higher the EER, the more energy-efficient the portable AC unit.  The current minimum requirement by law is an EER of 10.  Purchase a model with the highest EER you can reasonably afford because this will eventually save you money on your energy bill. 

    Look at a portable AC's drainage requirements. 
    Because portable air conditioners remove moisture from the air, they need to be drained occasionally.  Do you mind emptying a portable air conditioner's drainage bucket a few times a day or do you prefer a unit that can be drained continuously?  If you're willing to pay a little bit more, choose a portable air conditioner that exhausts the condensed water through its exhaust hose such as the NewAir ACP-1400H.