Cooling Options for Studio Apartments

Have you been searching for economical cooling solutions for your studio apartment? The heat this summer has been relentless, so if you are looking for a cooling unit that will do the trick without breaking the bank, we have some great suggestions for you.

A couple of the main features consumers want to know about when purchasing an indoor evaporative air cooler, or a portable air conditioner are: the power and strength of the unit, and how large a room it will cool. Living in a studio apartment allows you the flexibility of choosing the smaller, less expensive units.

Portable Evaporative Air Coolers

Evaporative air coolers provide the perfect solution for studio apartment dwellers that live in a climate with low humidity. Evaporative air coolers need dry air to cool the air, making them less desirable and less effective in humid climates, yet ideal for dry climates.

Many portable evaporative air cooler models can easily cool one large room or a studio apartment and they don’t require any setup or costly installation–they just need to be plugged into the wall and are ready to use. They also use less energy than portable air conditioners (and a great deal less than central air conditioning), which guarantees lower electricity bills.

There aren’t any maintenance costs with portable evaporative coolers, just an easy cleaning routine once a week to keep them working at an optimum level.

If a studio apartment has small windows without enough of a breeze, portable air coolers will fix this problem since the window must remain open at all times and the powerful blower will provide great air circulation and ventilation throughout the room.

Here are some examples of evaporative coolers that would be an idea for studio apartments:

Honeywell CL201AE 42 Pt. Indoor Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Remote Control, Silver

 

• Uses significantly less electricity than an Air Conditioner in a room up to 280 sq. ft.
• Non-compressor system cools naturally, efficiently and inexpensively (470 CFM air flow)
• Used with open windows and doors, no permanent installation required
• Top-loading ice compartment plus 5.3-gallon (42-pint) water tank with fill door, water level indicator and low water alarm

Honeywell CL25AE 52 Pt. Indoor Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Remote Control

• Uses significantly less electricity than an Air Conditioner in a room up to 300 sq. ft.
• Non-compressor system cools naturally, efficiently and inexpensively (470 CFM air flow)
• Used with open windows and doors, no permanent installation required
• Top loading ice compartment and 6.6 gallon water tank with low water alarm

 

Honeywell CL30XC 63 Pt. Indoor Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Remote Control, Grey

 

• Uses significantly less electricity than an Air Conditioner in a room up to 320 sq. ft.
• Non-compressor system cools naturally, efficiently and inexpensively (525 CFM air flow)
• Used with open windows and doors, no permanent installation required
• Top-loading ice compartment and 7.9-gallon (63-pint) detachable water tank with low water alarm

Portable Air Conditioners

Portable air conditioners are a welcome relief for those living in studio apartments in humid climates, since they are easy to install, and don’t take up an entire window like window air conditioners. A window kit and exhaust hose is provided with every portable air conditioner. Smaller units will effectively cool a studio apartment, providing cost-savings on the actual purchase as well as cost savings on electricity compared with central air conditioning.

Here are a few models ideal for studio apartments:

HL10CESWW 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, with Remote Control, White

 

• 10,000 BTU portable air Conditioner cools areas up to 450 sq. Ft
• No bucket, no-drip cooling uses auto-evaporation system
• Built-in dehumidifier with continuous drain system removes up to 80 pints moisture per 24 hours
• Digital LED display with soft touch controls and full-function remote control
• 3 speeds with 24-hour automatic shutoff timer

 

Honeywell MO08CESWW 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control

 

• 8,000 BTU portable air conditioner with no-bucket design cools areas up to 350 sq. ft.
• Dehumidification up to 44 pints per day
• Digital display and full-function remote control
• Automatic on/off timer from 1-24 hours
• Powerful air flow and quiet operation (up to 53 dbA)