Portable air conditioners are not as popular as window air conditioners, but for cooling the room, they can be as powerful and efficient. However, for very small rooms, it’s not suitable to use a powerful air conditioner. What you need is a low-capacity unit which can provide the cooling comfort that only your room needs. For that purpose, the smallest portable air conditioners will work best. Here are some of the smallest portable air conditioners in the market today.
Danby DPAC8KDB
If you have a very small home and you also need a small air conditioner, this portable air conditioner will definitely fit in just fine. Its dimensions are 17.31’’ (W) x 12’’ (D) x 27.18’’ (H). It’s much smaller than most models of portable air conditioners which have heights up to 32’’ and widths up to 20’’. But this unit isn’t just great for its small size – it’s also packed with excellent features.
Despite its small size, it has an acceptably high cooling capacity of 8,000 BTU which is perfect for single-room or studio unit homes and residences. You can cool a floor area of up to 250 square feet with this small appliance. It also has a high dehumidification capacity of 45 pints per day. Not only that, it has electronic controls and an LED display which make operation and navigation simpler and faster. It has automatic on and off timers, a reusable air filter, and 3 fan speeds for the best cooling control.
Haier CPRB08XCJ
Here is a shorter unit with a slightly thicker body. Haier’s model also has an average cooling capacity of 8,000 BTU but it has slightly different dimensions of 17.31’’ (W) x 13.12’’ (D) x 24.37’’ (H). It’s almost 3 inches shorter that the first model which can be ideal for rooms which have low ceilings and furnishings.
Like most new models, this unit has a digital display and electronic controls which can be accessed with a remote control. It has 3 fan and 3 cool speeds, a 24-hour timer, a dehumidifier function, and a single hose design. The appearance of this unit is also sleek and stylish with a silver coating that makes it fit any modern-designed residence.
EdgeStar AP10001B
This simple, small model of a portable air conditioner from EdgeStar is very pleasing to the eyes, especially if you place it in your room or home. The high capacity cooling of 10,000 BTU offered by this unit can cover up to 325 square feet of living space. You can use it for slightly larger residential studio units and even for your large living room or master bedroom.
The dimensions of this units are 16.75’’ (W) x 13.5’’ (D) x 26.5’’ (H). Its features include an auto-drain system, digital thermostat controls, 3 fan speeds, dehumidifier function, 24-hour programmable timer, remote control, washable filter with replacement, and self-evaporative system.
Danby DPAC5009
If you want a small air conditioner because you have a very small home, this model is just right for you. It has a cooling capacity of 5,000 BTU and the dimensions of 16.56’’ (W) x 13’’ (D) x 26.37’’ (H). The simple all-white aesthetic makes this appliance look very neat and presentable no matter where you put it. Like most new models, this unit has electronic controls, a remote control, and an LED display.
This model is ideal for small rooms because it can only cool up to 110 square feet of land area. It has a good EER rating of 8.8 which is quite high for a portable air conditioner. It also has a direct drain feature for easier maintenance and lesser need to empty any buckets. The models also has a handle and casters for better portability.
Soleus Air PH3-12R-03
For bigger rooms or studio condominium units, here’s the Soleus Air model with the cooling capacity of 12,000 BTU. It is capable of cooling up to 500 square feet of land area. This excellent appliance is not only smaller than most high-capacity portable air conditioners. It’s also equipped with very good features. It has a 4-in-1 operation including fan, cooling, heating, and dehumidifying modes.
The dimensions of the unit are 12.98’’ (W) x 22.17’’ (D) x 27.78’’ (H). It has a thick body, but its width and height are smaller than most units with the same cooling capacity. The dehumidification capacity of the unit is 55 pints per day.
What’s unique about this model is the multi-color display which makes it appealing to the eyes. It has an auto-restart function that protects the appliance in cases of power outages. The fan has 3 speeds and an oscillation function. It also has a 24-hour timer for easy scheduling of operation. The fully programmable thermostat is easy to manipulate using the fully functional remote control.
Conclusion
They may not be as small as you imagine but these portable air conditioners are very ideal to use for tiny living spaces. They maintain just the right temperature even in rooms where everything is cramped. They also help promote air circulation in the room. For your small home, we’re certain that the smallest portable air conditioners will provide all of your cooling needs.