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Using Portable Air Conditioners

Choose the right portable air conditioners to cool your spaces

By Terri Deno
Portable air conditioners come in handy for a variety of situations. No matter what the space, a portable A/C can handle the job. A portable air conditioner for business lets you provide cooling in areas where you cannot install central air or a window unit. For businesses, this will keep employees comfortable during work hours. And because these machines are portable, you can move them anywhere.

But to get the most out of portable A/C units, you will need to know how to properly use and implement the appliance into your business. Using portable air conditioners in a commercial setting will present you with important choices, such as:

1. Whether the unit should be a rack-mounted air conditioner.

2. The number of BTUs the air conditioner uses.

3. Whether you need a self-evaporating system or a cheaper model that requires you to remove water daily.

 

Choose the right size commercial portable air conditioners for your space

Portable air conditioners come in many different sizes to provide the right amount of cooling power for different sized areas. For larger areas, choose a unit with 10,000 BTUs. Less than 10,000 BTUs is probably best for areas that are under 400 square feet.
Try: Air Conditioning Helper provides a comprehensive guide to help you choose the size for your portable air conditioner. Air & Water provides an interactive tool that allows you to specify a room size in order to find the right unit.

Find the right portable air conditioning units for the job

Because there are many different situations where A/C cooling is called for, there are many types of portable air conditioning units available. Besides the variation in sizes, portable air conditioners come in different types, such models for indoor areas, outdoor areas and event functions.
Try: Freecom details the different types of portable cooling to give you a better idea of what type of portable unit you will need. If you have more questions, you may be able to find your answer in the frequently asked questions section on portable A/C units from Sylvane.

Get professional installation instructions for you portable cooling unit

Because many portable air conditioner units are just plug in and go, there is little need for professional installation. But to get everything done properly, including switching the unit to different modes (fanning, dehumidifying, etc.), make sure to read the instructions that come with the unit, or check out professional instructions online.
Try: Compact Appliance gives some general installation instructions that anyone with any portable unit should follow. And if you need to know how to turn your portable unit from a heating/fanning appliance to a cooling and dehumidifying unit, follow the instructions at Airpure for installing the venting kit.

 

  • If you choose rack-mounted air conditioners for your portable cooling needs, make sure you have a professional install the rack mount so it's secure and safe for people to be around.

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