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Our Top Choice
Whynter Eco-friendly Portable Air Conditioner
Whynter’s quiet, lead-free, energy-efficient portable air conditioner allows you to stay cool “wherever you go” while keeping the environment safer.
Auto drain controls condensation. Washable pre-filter and odor-neutralizing carbon filter. Auto restart function. In-built humidifier removes up to 101 pints per day.
The window installation kit doesn’t come with a sticky side on foam strip.
11.2
14,000
500 square feet
222
80 pounds
Best Value
LG 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
LG is world renowned for their stance in the technology and appliance industry. Their Portable AC Unit boasts a sizeable 8000 BTU in power amongst other high-end features.
Auto restart saves your settings before outages. “Water full” indicator. Auto evaporation system. Programmable 24-hour on/off timer
Not as quiet as some users might like. This is subjective, though, as other users say the noise level is acceptable for a unit like it.
9.09
8,000
200 square feet
180
47.6 pounds
Haier Portable Air Conditioner/Heater Combo
Haier has been creating innovative and contemporary appliances home use for years. Their portable cooling/heating AC will not only save you space, but money too.
Air conditioner/heater combo. 14, 000 BTU cooling power. Programmable timer. Different modes. Remote control.
Hasn’t got as much heating power.
11.67 (Cooling); 9.17 (Heating)
14,000 (Cooling); 11,000 (Heating)
500-700 square feet
Not specified
83 pounds
Honeywell 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Honeywell, as their motto suggests, is all about Your Home, so you can trust them when it comes to their Portable AC Unit, voted Amazon’s #1 Best Seller.
No need to empty bucket. Auto evaporation system. 3-in-1 technology. 3M electrostatic filter.
Some customers say it is a little louder than they expected. But with a noise level of 50 dBA, it is among the quietest units out there.
9.15
10,000
350 square feet
174
61.7 pounds
Shinco Room Portable Air Conditioner
Shinco is an award-winning manufacturer of various home products. Their Portable AC Unit boasts a generous 10,000-BTU and unique over-cold protection.
“Self evaporative” system. No need to empty water tank. Anti-freeze function under cooling. 4-way air direction.
Active carbon filters are NOT included in the unit but sold separately.
8.52
10,000
300 square feet
Not specified
54 pounds