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Troubleshooting Your Portable Air Conditioner: Moisture Control and Heating

Portable air conditioning is a great solution to combat the summer heat, but as with any appliance, you might run into some issues that require a l...

Troubleshooting Your Portable Air Conditioner: Installation and Cooling

A portable air conditioner is one of the best cooling solutions for the coming summer months, providing powerful, refreshing relief on even the hot...

What are Portable Air Conditioner Efficiency Ratings?

A portable air conditioner’s Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio (CEER) rating is the ratio of the unit’s cooling capacity to its power consumption wh...

Why You Can't Lengthen the Exhaust Hose of Your Portable Air Conditioner

When installing your portable air conditioner, you might find that the exhaust hose isn’t as long as you expected. So, why shouldn’t you lengthen y...

Fresh Filters, Fresher Air

Every HVAC product has some sort of filter, from central AC filters that should be cleaned or replaced about every 3 months to the washable filters...

Portable AC or Window AC: What’s the Best Choice for Me?

Scientists are predicting 2022 will be one of the hottest years on record, so you want to make sure your home cooling solutions are all set and rea...

Quick & Easy Tips for Installing a Portable Air Conditioner

With these simple tips for installing your portable air conditioner, your unit can operate with increased efficiency, keeping you happy and cool du...

The Environmental Impact of Different HVAC Refrigerants

In the last hundred years, the evolution of refrigerants has seen new and innovative compounds replace older, more environmentally harmful substanc...

Single Hose v. Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioners - Which is Right for Me?

When considering which portable air conditioner best suits your needs, one thing you should establish is whether you should get a single- or dual-h...

Game in Comfort: Keeping You and Your Gaming Setup Cool

Whether you want to spend the day on Psychonauts 2 or play Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, you want to play in comfort. More importantly, you want to...

12 Easy Ways to Save Money on Heating Bills This Winter

By combining proper equipment maintenance with adequate insulation, varied ways of providing heat, and some simple changes to household habits, you...

Should I Buy a Portable Air Conditioner or an Evaporative Air Cooler?

Portable ACs and swamp coolers aren't ideal for the same situations. Let's dive into a Q&A to help you determine which kind of unit is better f...