With so many brands to choose from, it is easy to get frustrated when trying to find a reliable yet inexpensive portable air conditioner. Obviously, when price is an issue the product tends to lack quality. Below are a few portable air conditioners that are better in quality for the price that you’ll pay.
Sunpentown International SF-608R
The Supentown International SF-608R is one of the most common inexpensive portable air conditioners. Even for the price you’ll pay, it doesn’t disappoint. The price ranges from $100-$130 and is known to suit its purpose. It also features a reusable filter which also helps to save on cost. This is a great buy for smaller areas in which central air doesn’t quite reach or rooms that tend to get more sun.
Soleus PE2-09R-32
This 9000 BTU single hose portable air conditioner can cool a 200 sq ft room. It has an easy to use adjustable thermostat, a sleep mode, and a 24 hour timer. This unit recycles the moisture in the air so that there is no water drainage to be found. This particular unit can be found as low as $220 and is known for its efficiency.
Amana AP077R
This portable air conditioner is easy to use, easy to clean, and has the cooling capacity of 7000 BTU per hour. The price of this portable unit ranges around $260. It has 3 different fan speeds and allows you to set a specific temperature. There are no buttons on the air conditioner itself. The remote is the only way to control the unit. It can cool an area of up to 160 square feet.
Frigidaire FRA073PU1 White Energy Star
Frigidaire is one of the better known names amongst air conditioners. This particular model only costs about $270 and is able to cool a room of about 290 sq feet. Its cooling capacity is 7000 BTU. The unit has 3 speeds, includes swing air direction control, and is capable of reducing bacteria and odors.
Whynter ARC-12D
The Whynter ARC-12D is about $280 and has the cooling capacity of 12000 BTU. The Whynter ARC-12D is capable of cooling a room of up to 400 sq ft. It is also modern looking in appearance with it sleek silver design. This unit may only have 2 speeds but it is a great inexpensive portable air conditioner.
Finding the right portable air conditioner unit for a low price can be tricky. Make sure you look for the best BTU’s for the room you would like to cool, fan speeds, whether or not it has a reusable filter, any other additional features the unit may have, and lastly the price. You want the most for the money you are able to spend. Finding an inexpensive portable air conditioner isn’t hard. It’s finding one that is efficient that tends to be problematic. Check out a couple of the models listed above and you’re sure to be pleased. Just remember that portable air conditioners aren’t meant to cool large spaces. They only have the capacity to cool smaller rooms.