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If you're building or renovating your home, installing a ducted air conditioning system with floor- or ceiling-mounted air conditioner units might be a wise choice. It will be cheapest to install and could drastically increase the value of your home, not to mention its comfort.
But if you want to install an air conditioning in an established home, you could be frightened away by the price. What if you are flatting? How can you keep cool in summer and warm in winter?
Portable air conditioners are the most affordable option. A portable air conditioner fits anywhere you need it beside your desk, in your bedroom or next to the TV. The small unit size and ability to target air conditioning in exactly the area you want means you'll save on energy costs from a more sophisticated air conditioning system.
When you move house, you can bring your air conditioner with you this makes portable air conditioners the ideal solution for flatters. Also, if you only live in a small space like a studio apartment a portable air conditioner will give you all the same functionality as a wall-mounted unit for a fraction of the cost.
People who live in condos, apartments, retirement villages and covenanted properties may have difficulty obtaining permission to install a more sophisticated indoor/outdoor air conditioning system. Portable air conditioners allow them to still heat and cool their homes.
Portable air conditioners work by drawing air into the unit, chilling the air, and then blowing it back out into the room. Warm air is exhausted through a tube going out the window. Most models can operate as a simply fan (no chilling) and as a heater.
If you suffer from asthma or allergies, a portable air conditioner can be an excellent investment. Many feature built-in dehumidifiers and filters to clear moisture and particles from the air. Water collected through the dehumidifier is heated into vapor, which is disposed of via a second tube going out the window.
Portable air conditioners offer many advantages; they're cheaper to purchase and install, more cost-effective to run and make an ideal solution for anyone who doesn't own their own home or have a permanent living situation.
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