Although easier to install than their window or through-the-wall counterparts, portable air conditioners have limitations like need to be placed near a window or any other place from where hot air can be exhausted outside. Since the air conditioners also act as dehumidifiers, the water/condensate needs to be drained in a bucket manually or drained out of a window through a drainage hose. Although they can be wheeled from one place to another they are bulky and not very light weighing anywhere from 80 to 90 lbs with a 12 to 18 inch footprint and are approx. 30-inch in height.
The idea is to pick an air conditioning system that meets your home needs. This is dependent on many factors including your geographical location. If you live in a primarily tropical region, your AC needs will be different for a home in a humid region. Advertisements may entice you but before making a purchase check on functionality and effectiveness
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