Most portable air conditioners are made to be compact. They have to be able to fit in a smaller room easily and be out of the way of other furniture. While most portable air conditioners are about 3ft in height and over a foot wide, there are some that are slightly smaller in size. Many people assume that if they purchase a bigger unit that it will be of better quality. That isn’t necessarily true. So, if you have a small room and are looking to purchase a compact portable air conditioner, here are a few smaller models that make a big impact.
EdgeStar Ultra Compact AP8000W
This portable air conditioner has 8000 BTU and many great features. It is environmentally friendly, has a dehumidifier function, a self evaporative system, and an energy saving design. It is very compact seeing as it is just over 2ft in height. Its exact dimensions are 24 ¾” H x 19 ¼” W x 13 ¼” D. Making it a lot more compact than other models. This unit weighs 56lbs.
Koldfront PAC8000S
This compact model also has 8000 BTU. It has many of the same functions as the EdgeStar AP8000W. It also has the exact same dimensions, making it just as compact. The differences between the Edge Star model and this unit are slim. The Edge Star comes with a bigger window kit having a 55” maximum while the Koldfront has a 38” window kit. The Koldfront is also a few pounds lighter weighing 53lbs.
Haier CPRB08XCJ
This is a bit smaller than the other compact portable air conditioners. Its dimensions are 24 3/8” H x 17 15/16” W x 13 1/8” D. It also has 8000 BTU and an EER of 8.5. It is eco friendly using R410A refrigerant and also a dehumidifier function. It has many of the same features as the other 2 models listed. It does weigh a little more at 56.1lbs.
Danby DPAC5009
This portable unit has 5000 BTU and an EER 8.8. It is also eco friendly like the Haier model and has an automatic shut off for when the water tank becomes full. It also has an array of features including a window kit that can fit windows up to 80in. The dimensions of this portable air conditioner are a bit taller than the others but not by much. It is 26.4” H x 16.5” W x 13” D. Its weight is 53.8lbs.
The 4 compact portable air conditioners listed are all by well known dependable brands in the air conditioner industry. All of the models listed come with a variety of great features. Some of those features include wheels for easy portability, several fan speeds, remote operation, pull handles, and timers. The most interesting and noticeable feature that they all share is their compact size. Although they are only inches smaller than the typical portable air conditioner, they are as small as you can probably get. Their small size doesn’t mean that they are lacking in quality either. They are just as efficient and grand as bigger models.