I setup this post to put together many reviews of some great 12000 btu portable air conditioner products. Hopefully you can find good information about these great products.
Portable air conditioners?
Portable air conditioners are movable units that can be used to cool a specific region of building in a modular fashion, not requiring permanent installation. Most portable air conditioners are refrigeration based rather than evaporative.
Single hosed units
A single hosed unit has one hose that runs from the back of the portable air conditioner to the vent kit where hot air can be released. A typical single hosed portable air conditioner can cool a room that is 475 sq. ft. (45 sq meters) or smaller and has at most a cooling power of 12,000 BTUs.
Dual hosed units
Dual hosed units are typically used in larger rooms. One hose is used as the exhaust hose to vent hot air and the other as the intake hose to draw in additional air (usually from the outside). These units generally have a cooler power of 12,000-14,000 BTUs and cool rooms that are around 500 sq. ft. The reason an intake hose is needed to draw in extra air is because with higher BTU units, air is cycled in large amounts and hot air is expelled at a faster rate. This creates negative air pressure in the room, and the intake hose stabilizes the room’s air pressure.
DeLonghi PAC C120 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Product Description
With a cooling capacity of 12,000 BTUs, this portable air conditioner means any room of the house can stay comfortably cool in the summer months. The unit’s durable indoor/outdoor castor wheels and built-in side carry handles make it simple to transport from the living room during the day to the bedroom at night, while its easy-to-use electronic controls and LCD display ensure effortless operation. Choose from an automatic fan function or three fan speeds, depending on the personal comfort level desired. It also provides a dehumidifying mode to help reduce excess moisture in the air and a fan-only mode for air circulation without cooling. Other highlights include quiet operation thanks to its high-efficiency compressor and components, an adjustable thermostat with a 24-hour programmable timer for energy savings, air filtration to promote cleaner indoor air, and dripless operation, which means no bucket to empty. A full-function LCD remote control comes included, as well as a window bracket and exhaust hose for easy installation with no tools required. The portable air conditioner measures approximately 18-1/5 by 14-3/5 by 30-2/5 inches.Haier CPRD12XH7 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Heating Capacity
Product Features
- Dual hose system for powerful and efficient cooling
- 3-Way adjustable airflow
- Auto evaporation function allows continuous use without water removal
- 24-hour on and ff timer
Good for places where you can’t use a regular window A/c. I use this in a room with a Bay window with crank windows…inserted a plexiglass pane cut to fit, with an area cut out for the hoses, then added the hoses and there you go! I have an A/C for this hard to fit room. It does not cool as fast as some units, but provides a steady stream of cool air, exhausting the moist air to the outsite via one of the two duct hoses. Gardiner “D.” (RI)
Whynter SNO 12,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner – Platinum
Product Description
The SNO Arctica portable air conditioner provides you with a convenient and efficient solution for your air comfort needs. These portable units are extremely mobile and can be easily setup in almost any indoor location. This unit features advanced self-evaporating technology, which uses and recycles moisture collected during cooling and heating process to produce cool air. The ergonomic design with an integrated handle and built-in caster wheels and large back wheels make this the easiest portable room air conditioner to transport. The benefits of this product are near endless as features include: 2 fan speeds for fast or normal cooling Easy clean activated carbon filters that collect large dust particles and prevent bacteria build-up Cooling power for up to a 400 sq. ft. space Full thermostatic control (64 – 90 degrees. The compressor shuts off when it reaches the set temperature but the fan remains on all the time) 12 hour programmable timer Extendable exhaust hose (up to 5ft.)Water tray and extended water tube for continuous drainage Optional heater So much more! Bring the amzing unit into your home or office today! Assembly level/degree of difficulty: No Assembly Required.