Only Buster Poindexter – in his 1987 song “Hot, Hot, Hot” – relished a room on fire. The rest of us crave a room that’s cool, cool, cool. But when the central air isn’t giving its all or on days when the temperatures are climbing out of the stratosphere, a portable air conditioner is often the best answer.
Mind you we’re not talking about window units; these are cooling machines that can be rolled from room to room and quickly installed to vent the hot air out the window while simultaneously blasting a much-needed arctic chill into the indoor inferno.
Here are three portable units we think can help you chill out on even the hottest days.
Whynter Portable Air Conditioner
Often when choosing a portable air conditioner, a homeowner is forced to choose between mobile or powerful. Not so with the Whynter ARC-14S. Dual hose operation is designed to provide fast cooling, and an auto drain system recycles moisture to produce cooler air.
SereneLife Portable AC
This portable unit feature 8,000 BTU cooling power, making it the perfect pick for rooms up to 215 square feet. It’s also quieter than many competing portable units, so it’s ideal for use in a bedroom or home office. It includes a built-in dehumidifier and three operating modes that can be changed using the remote control.
Portable Air Conditioner by FYLINA
When you need more than an electric fan, here’s your solution. Hot air is circulated through a wet filter providing cooled air in return. A drip tray catches water drops for recirculation. The unit can operate for up to 8 hours on a single tank of water.
