PIFCO P41008 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioning Unit with Remote Control for Home and Office, 7000 BTU, 24 Hour Timer, White

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There are so many fabulous things to do in summer – barbeques, beach days, summer treks and hikes, balmy evening dinners by candlelight, and lounging by swimming pools to name a few. But like all good things that come to an end, the downside of summer is the constant sweat, humidity, and scorching heat of the sun. Hot and stuffy rooms are no fun for anyone. Homemakers across the UK, independent professionals, and service persons will all tell you the downsides of trying to get work done in the heat.

Most portable air con units come with an energy rating stated on their energy label to help you compare how many kW per hour the unit will use. How we test portable air conditioners All in all, the MeacoCool MC Series 7000BTU Portable Air Conditioner is a good all-rounder at an affordable price point. All the manufacturers of air conditioners label a BTU or British Thermal Unit rating on their models. Simply put, this number indicates the cooling capacity of the machine. Higher BTU rating means that a unit is capable of cooling larger volume of air.

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While the unit’s size isn’t an absolute determining factor, the size of the space it can cool most certainly is. Most portable air conditioners are unable to cool an entire flat or house and are designed for specific rooms, so you’ll need to research what capacity you need. Fortunately, manufacturers make this fairly easy by using a measurement tool: British Thermal Units (BTU). Some companies may also specify the room size that it’s suitable for, but it’s best to know the exact British Thermal Unit you need. Air conditioners use refrigerants to cool down the air that flows through your home. These systems operate thanks to a handy piece of physics: When a liquid turns into a gas, it absorbs heat. So, with a substance that changes from a liquid to a gas at a relatively low temperature, as is the case with refrigerants, you can harness that heat-absorption power to cool down a home on a hot summer day. Air conditioners are designed to drain the water they collect. In fact, seeing a puddle by the air conditioner’s primary drain is the most common reason you might believe it is “leaking.” However, this is not only normal, but actually a sign that your air conditioner is working. You want to see water near the condenser or coming out of the primary drain outside. The more humid the weather has been, the more water you’ll see. You may be surprised to learn that a typical system discharges between 5 and 20 gallons each day. So, you’ll typically see signs of dampness where this water comes out of your drain pipe. As long as this water is not draining indoors, you don’t have to worry about it.

Under normal conditions, you should expect a good quality portable air conditioner to work efficiently for 10 to 15 years. However, the overall lifespan depends on its cooling capacity properly matching the cooling load. Therefore, it is important to choose optimum capacity. This kind of situation can develop if you have neglected to perform regular maintenance of your system and dust, dirt and other debris have collected in your drain pipe. When your air conditioner’s drain pipes are clogged, water can’t get through, and your unit will be unable to remove humidity from the air circulating indoors, eventually leading to discoloration on carpets and walls. If you notice this happening, schedule a service call with a licensed heating and cooling professional. That said, it's important to buy the best portable air conditioner for your room size, otherwise your unit will be working overtime to try and cool a too-large space. In autumn, plug your portable air conditioner in, and run it on ventilation mode to help get it started again. Doing this helps dry out all hoses and pipes before you store it for the winter. Leaving the filters wet, water tanks full, and pipes wet can create mould and damp during the cold season and could spoil your machine.