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Portable AC unit recomendations
Posted on 6/20/24 at 3:59 pm
Posted on 6/20/24 at 3:59 pm
Looking to place a portable AC unit in my son's room which does not draw enough air from the central unit. Does anyone have one they would recommend ~$400?
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Posted on 6/20/24 at 4:04 pm to Olric
I picked up this GE 6100 SACC a few years ago for my office at work when the building's AC system was broken down. Installed properly it chilled my office like an ice box. Not the quietest but ran like a champ.
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Just remember these things pruduce a lot of condensation that has to be drained, mine made a solid 10 quarts in 8 hours.
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Just remember these things pruduce a lot of condensation that has to be drained, mine made a solid 10 quarts in 8 hours.
This post was edited on 6/20/24 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 6/20/24 at 4:05 pm to Olric
Portable? Like window or one with dryer duct hoses coming out?
Posted on 6/20/24 at 4:10 pm to Clames
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I picked up this GE 6100 SACC
We used these for 25’ oilfield trailers. They were treated like garbage and worked fine. Would prefer self draining window unit in a house though like you said.
I’d pick up the cheapest thing at Walmart for $150-200 and get a $20 protection plan if it were me.
This post was edited on 6/20/24 at 4:14 pm
Posted on 6/20/24 at 4:14 pm to Olric
I would look into expanding/fixing the air duct before putting in a portable AC unit in a bedroom.
With the portable ones, you have the exhaust going out of the window, which means somewhere you are drawing in outside air into your house. If it is really big of an issue that you are considering doing this, then have someone take a look at expanding that duct.
If you are dead set against that or can't for whatever reason, I would probably go with an inverter window unit over a portable one. Quieter, more energy efficient, don't have to drain, and can still use the window.
With the portable ones, you have the exhaust going out of the window, which means somewhere you are drawing in outside air into your house. If it is really big of an issue that you are considering doing this, then have someone take a look at expanding that duct.
If you are dead set against that or can't for whatever reason, I would probably go with an inverter window unit over a portable one. Quieter, more energy efficient, don't have to drain, and can still use the window.
This post was edited on 6/20/24 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 6/20/24 at 5:02 pm to ApisMellifera
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I would probably go with an inverter window unit
That’s pretty fancy for a kid. Especially if they complained about their central air. I’m sticking with cheapest Walmart unit.
That thing looks amazing though.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 7:29 pm to Olric
I have that was used for less than a month I'll sell you for 250. It was around 350 after tax I think. Either way I'll take 100 off what I paid for it.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 8:46 pm to Olric
I recently looked up top rated window units and Midea was the top brand.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 9:39 pm to Dallaswho
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That’s pretty fancy for a kid.
I agree. If this was a temporary thing, I’d go with a cheap window unit as well. But unless he gets someone to fix the issue with the duct, the problem will always be there so I’d rather go with something a little nicer that’s more energy efficient.
Posted on 6/20/24 at 10:42 pm to Olric
Woot has Toshiba portable scratch and dent models with a 90 day warranty, 10k btu for 129, 13.5k btu for 179. *sold out, sorry*
I picked up a couple of the 10k, just to set aside with my generator for possible storm usage. I plan on testing to ensure they work, and we MIGHT set one up semi-permanently in my son's room if he wants. I saw a guy's videos on youtube (dude in Florida, got that model for a hurricane and loved it). Looks pretty easy to set up, very easy if you're just gonna do a couple days on a generator.
I figure for the price, it's worth trying out and having one around... especially if the temps go over 100 again this summer.
I picked up a couple of the 10k, just to set aside with my generator for possible storm usage. I plan on testing to ensure they work, and we MIGHT set one up semi-permanently in my son's room if he wants. I saw a guy's videos on youtube (dude in Florida, got that model for a hurricane and loved it). Looks pretty easy to set up, very easy if you're just gonna do a couple days on a generator.
I figure for the price, it's worth trying out and having one around... especially if the temps go over 100 again this summer.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 9:30 am to Olric
How DIY are you? I'd look into a mini-split which can be installed for a little bit more than that if you're a DIY type guy. I did my own for about $600.
I have a portable for hurricane season because I dont like the thought of leaving window units in all day while we're at work (security issue). They are noisy when they kick on and off. We got the Black and Decker 9kBTU portable and it works well. A bit of a power draw though. Mini-splits are much quiet and more efficient.
I have a portable for hurricane season because I dont like the thought of leaving window units in all day while we're at work (security issue). They are noisy when they kick on and off. We got the Black and Decker 9kBTU portable and it works well. A bit of a power draw though. Mini-splits are much quiet and more efficient.
This post was edited on 6/21/24 at 9:31 am
Posted on 6/21/24 at 11:05 am to Olric
GET. A. DUAL. HOSE. UNIT.
single hose units suck hot air into the room it is cooling as well as the air it has already cooled and throws it out the window, useless and waste of money, don't buy them
dual hose units will be more expensive, but they actually work
single hose units suck hot air into the room it is cooling as well as the air it has already cooled and throws it out the window, useless and waste of money, don't buy them
dual hose units will be more expensive, but they actually work
This post was edited on 6/21/24 at 11:08 am
Posted on 6/21/24 at 12:07 pm to DVinBR
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GET. A. DUAL. HOSE. UNIT.
I'm tired of trying to explain to people why single hose are so terrible. I'm also not good at it.
"but cold air is coming out of the vent, how is that not a good thing?"
The whole building suffers for that one room to achieve getting it a bit cooler.
If you've ever used on in a single room building you'd see that they aren't good for anything other than standing/working directly in front of the vent. Using interior air to cool the condenser is nuts.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 1:25 pm to DVinBR
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GET. A. DUAL. HOSE. UNIT.
Not sure if this applies to mine, but my air intake is in the front and the "exhaust" is out the back. Has hot air blowing out... like 90+ degree hot air.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 2:51 pm to Olric
I picked up a Midea at Costco about a week and a half ago.
8000 BTU with a remote and wifi. Wifi might be nice so you can make sure it is not left running when the kid is not home.
Interesting design has the fan outside of the window and you can close down most of the window to block out the noise.
Costco - Midea
I got it for a project and will keep it as a back up for if/when my HVAC needs replacing. Between this and another old window unit I have I can keep the important parts of the house cool while waiting for repair or replacement.
Currently $80 off - $239. Plus costco is hard to beat if you ever need to return something. Also includes a mounting bracket which I am not sure is true for most uniots you might buy.
8000 BTU with a remote and wifi. Wifi might be nice so you can make sure it is not left running when the kid is not home.
Interesting design has the fan outside of the window and you can close down most of the window to block out the noise.
Costco - Midea
I got it for a project and will keep it as a back up for if/when my HVAC needs replacing. Between this and another old window unit I have I can keep the important parts of the house cool while waiting for repair or replacement.
Currently $80 off - $239. Plus costco is hard to beat if you ever need to return something. Also includes a mounting bracket which I am not sure is true for most uniots you might buy.
This post was edited on 6/21/24 at 3:03 pm
Posted on 6/21/24 at 3:20 pm to agilitydawg
I’m thinking about putting one these in my bed room, so I don’t have to run my 5 ton unit so low at night. Kids rooms have a separate unit.
Do you think this will save money if I could run my 5 ton at say 74 at night instead of 70? Definitely would sleep colder with the window unit, and I like this U shaped one.
Do you think this will save money if I could run my 5 ton at say 74 at night instead of 70? Definitely would sleep colder with the window unit, and I like this U shaped one.
This post was edited on 6/21/24 at 3:22 pm
Posted on 6/21/24 at 3:35 pm to PureBlood
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Has hot air blowing out.
out into the room?
Posted on 6/21/24 at 3:36 pm to LSUSports247
The saving money part is outside of my qualifications to answer. What does it take to get your house to 70 vs. 74 on your 5 ton unit for electric consumption? How much would this unit cost to run to get your bedroom comfortable? How long is the payoff?
My house has a lot of vaulted area in a great room leading to upstairs. Master on Main and we keep main floor set for 74 Upstairs is rarely used and sits at 78 unless we have company sleeping over. The bedroom with the door closed at night when we are sleeping with plenty of vents and returns and a 12 ft ceiling stays much cooler than the rest of the house. Also we have a ceiling fan in all the bedrooms. Most of the time it gets too cool to run the cieling fan all night with the AC set at 74 and the door closed.
If you do not have a ceiling fan in the bedroom I would start there.
Having a window unit that you can slap in the bedroom if your HVAC goes out can save you discomfort waiting on parts or an emergency repair call on a Friday night, so to me it is worth having one available.
My house has a lot of vaulted area in a great room leading to upstairs. Master on Main and we keep main floor set for 74 Upstairs is rarely used and sits at 78 unless we have company sleeping over. The bedroom with the door closed at night when we are sleeping with plenty of vents and returns and a 12 ft ceiling stays much cooler than the rest of the house. Also we have a ceiling fan in all the bedrooms. Most of the time it gets too cool to run the cieling fan all night with the AC set at 74 and the door closed.
If you do not have a ceiling fan in the bedroom I would start there.
Having a window unit that you can slap in the bedroom if your HVAC goes out can save you discomfort waiting on parts or an emergency repair call on a Friday night, so to me it is worth having one available.
Posted on 6/21/24 at 4:15 pm to agilitydawg
Already run ceiling fan.
The problem I have is the unit is oversized so it cools to fast almost doesn’t matter what I put it on it can drop it down fairly quickly at night.
Not a huge issue but putting that window unit in during the summer months would make for great sleep. I live in the country too so not many people would notice it. I was always hesitant to put a traditional unit in but I might consider that U shaped one since you can mostly close the window
The problem I have is the unit is oversized so it cools to fast almost doesn’t matter what I put it on it can drop it down fairly quickly at night.
Not a huge issue but putting that window unit in during the summer months would make for great sleep. I live in the country too so not many people would notice it. I was always hesitant to put a traditional unit in but I might consider that U shaped one since you can mostly close the window
Posted on 6/21/24 at 4:31 pm to DVinBR
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useless and waste of money, don't buy them
Not strictly true at all. They do work but you have to insulate the discharge tube to get the most out of them. I have a Toshiba going right now in my master bedroom, my upstairs unit evaporator coil developed a sudden pinhole leak in a capillary tube, AC guy won't be out until Monday morning to replace the coil and the old Trane R22 condensor. The rest of the upstairs is miserably hot but my bedroom is comfortable.
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