Is a Portable Air Conditioner the Right Choice for your Edmonton Home?

For homeowners who are looking for a cost-effective substitute fora central Air Conditioner and window-type units, a Portable Air Conditioner (also known as a PAC or a spot cooler) has grown in popularity for quite some time now. It is because of the comfort it offers along with its flexibility and renowned energy-efficiency feature.

For some Edmonton homeowners, a Portable air conditioner is the perfect option because you can easily take it from one place in your home to another. Many of the portable A/Cs available today can cool down a living space at around 300 to 400 square foot in diameter.

Please note that Plumbers Edmonton does not repair or install Portable Air conditioners. We are just providing this information so you understand all of your options. If you would like a free quote for a powerful and energy efficient central air conditioner, call us at (587) 408-3450.

MAJOR ADVANTAGES

1. 1 Cost effective – with everything else considered, an Edmonton portable A/C is way more cost-effective than the regular window A/Cs out in the market. (Unfortunately, modern portable A/Cs is priced higher than regular entry-level window A/Cs.)
2. No more need for insulation –there is no need to call for a professional or go through so much trouble when setting up a portable A/C. Simply look for the spot where you need to connect its exhaust hose pipe. That is pretty much all you need to do.
3. Portable and ease of use –you can take it from one part of your home to another. Some models come with a roller so you can easily move it around while others have casters attached to the portable A/C itself. Almost all portable A/Cs are also very light and can easily be carried around.
4. Energy efficient –if you compare it to an A/C that cools down an entire building (central A/C systems), a portable A/C is way more cost-effective. A portable air conditioner is more solid and will leave you withless cost of operation over time. Furthermore, you can focus in a certain part of your home that needs cooling when you use a PAC.
5. DEHUMIDIFIER –your new spot cooler will not only cool the air, but it will also dehumidify the circulating air. In the unfortunate circumstance that you suffer from certain allergic reactions, you are aware that it is essential to maintain the level of indoor humidity at a low value. A high humidity promotes the growth of several irritants such as dust mites and mildew. Several portable A/C models incorporate a “dehumidify-only” feature to help clear away too much moisture from the air minus the cooling effect.
6. Battery power or electrically operated –although several portable A/Cs are powered by an electrical power source, there are some newer models that run solely on its battery pack. These units are ideal for bedrooms that have no access to electricity.
7. Cool and heat–some portable A/C models come with air filters that aid in removing particles that set off allergy attacks from circulating in the air. Itcomes in handy to those Edmonton homeowners who are always bothered by respiratory conditions.

MAJOR DISADVANTAGES

1. Is not easy to move on dense carpets –portable A/Cs can still be a bit heavy. Add to that the fact that its rollers and wheels do not always move smoothly when moving on thick carpets. It is especially challenging for older people or those Edmonton homeowners with back problems.
2. Sound –you will likely not hear anything from an Edmonton central A/C. The noise that you will only hear comes from the cool air passing through your duct system and can somehow disturb your home’s tranquility. A window type AC is also not that noisy primarily because the part of the equipment that gives off the loud running sound is outside your home.Meanwhile, a portable A/C is with you inside the room and will likely be a source of unwelcome sounds. If you turn on an Edmonton portable A/C in your room,it will not let you relax and might even overcome your favorite show on television, music, or conversations.
3. Water –an important part that transforms the air in your place into something cool and comfy while your A/C is running is its capacity to take the moisture out of the circulating air. After taking off this excess humidity from the air, it has to go somewhere else. The water generated by a window or central A/C system winds up outside your home whereas the condensate of your portable A/C stays inside your home. A portable A/C needs to be near a window where you can use an exhaust tube to deliver the water vapor outside.Or you can secure a container in the PAC that you can empty every once in a while. Because of this, the location where you can ideally set your portable air conditioner is restricted. Or it might force a homeowner to take the extra mile that is no longer necessary when dealing with other variants of air conditioners.

If you are not looking for constant cooling in your home, or if you want to install a cooling system that does not have access to a window, a portable air conditioner could be the ideal solution.

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