How do you choose a portable air conditioner?
Choose an air conditioner
When you choose a portable air conditioner, it's important that it's powerful enough. And if you don't want to be bothered by the noise either, it needs to have the right functions. That's why it's important to ask yourself the following questions:
- How large is the space your want to cool?
- What's the maximum noise level of the air conditioner?
- Which functions does the air conditioner need to have?
- Which accessories do you need?
How large is the space you want to cool?
Which air conditioner you need depends on the size of the area and the heat in the room. A room with low heat has good sun protection, few windows, and good isolation. A room with high heat has windows facing south, bad isolation, a high ceiling, or is located at a high level. Keep the heat of the area you want to cool in mind when you choose, so you're sure to choose the right air conditioner.
What's the maximum noise level of the air conditioner?
The maximum noise level of an air conditioner depends on the room you place it in. In the bedroom, it's more important that it's silent than in the living room. So keep the maximum noise level in mind when you choose.
Which functions should the air conditioner have?
Night mode
When you place the air conditioner in the bedroom, it's nice if it has a night mode. With this mode, the air conditioner slowly reduces the temperature in the room to prevent you from getting cold while sleeping. The lights on the air conditioner also turn off in night mode in most cases. Nice, because it stays dark in your bedroom thanks to this.
Heating function
Do you want to use the portable air conditioner during colder days too? Choose an air conditioner with heating function. That way, you can both cool and heat up the room. Useful, because you'll only need 1 product to do so.
Control via app
Do you want to be able to turn on the air conditioner before you get home? Choose a portable air conditioner with app. Via the app, you can easily adjust the settings and see how warm it is in the room.
Which accessories do you need?
Window sealing set
A portable air conditioner has an exhaust hose that it uses to drain the hot air outwards. That's why a window or door needs to be open always to let the exhaust hose out. With a window sealing set, the hot air stays outside and you make sure no insects can fly in. Some air conditioners include a standard window sealing set, but these don't fit on every window. Make sure to check if the included window sealing set is suitable for your window.
Extension cable
Because the portable air conditioner needs to stand within 1.5m from a window, there might not be a socket near. In that case, you need an extension cord or power strip. Keep the length of the extension cord in mind when you choose. That way, you're sure you can place the air conditioner near the window.
