For a new 12,000 BTU model, we like the LG Electronics LP1214GXR 115-volt Portable Air Conditioner with LCD Remote Control. This portable unit is good for most rooms up to 400 square feet in area and brings unusual energy efficiency and some nice creature comforts that most users will appreciate. But what else should you […]
Portable air conditioners with heaters are a great choice as they usually don’t cost too much more than cooling-only units and offer year-round climate control. Among the newer combination heating/cooling units on the market right now is the Frigidaire FRA12EPT1, which in our view has some very serious shortcomings that you should know about before […]
A heat pump incorporated into a portable air conditioner makes good sense, and can really pay off in winter by providing a particularly efficient form of space heating. The only real downside of heat pump air conditioners is the typically high price tag. Every once and a while, however, you can find a good deal, […]
For many users, a 12000 BTU portable air conditioner is powerful enough to cool even the largest rooms while remaining slightly less bulky and expensive compared to a 14000 BTU unit. Nevertheless, it can often be a challenge finding a good deal in this BTU-range. Fortunately, there are some great deals right now, and among […]
Among the 12,000 BTU portable air conditioners with heater functionality on the market right now, one model to consider for its particularly good value, performance and efficient dual-hose design is the Danby Premiere DPAC12010H 12,000 BTU portable air conditioner with heater. For more information on this cooling/heating unit, please keep reading. Cooling Power The Danby […]
A portable air conditioner should not be a seasonal purchase. And as such, it pays to not only consider the upfront cost of the unit, but the cost-savings you can expect based on energy efficiency and reliability. Among those 12000 BTU units on the market that should give you both is the Whynter ARC-12SD. For […]
If you are concerned about the temps soaring in your IT space, and are looking for a special portable air conditioner that is ideal for cooling server cabinets/electronics rooms, and is much more affordable than installing central air, check out the Tripp Lite SRCOOL12K Portable Cooling / Air Conditioner Stand Alone Spot Air Cooler. For […]