Air Conditioners Tips

Are there any air conditioners that don’t go in windows? We have long tall wide windows in our living room and dining room, so we can't put air conditioners in them :( It's so hot in our house. We ...

Comparing window casement air conditioners with Portable air conditoners, which ones would be better? Which ones would be better in terms of cooling capacity? I have heard that portable air conditioners are nosier. It seems that in my area, c...

I live on the 2nd floor of an apartment complex. We are not allowed to put air conditioners in our windows for liability issues (easier for someone to break in). But it is getting SO hot here. I have looked for ones I can sit on the floor with no worries of water leak. I am finding prices well above $450. Is there a cheaper option? Fans are just not cutting it anymore. If possible can you show links. I am so new at this and not sure what is best on the market.
How can somebody break in on the second floor? I would want something in writing from the apartment management that you aren't allowed to use a window air conditioner. What is the difference between an open window to let in some cool air and having an AC in the window?

$450 is about what you can expect to pay for a portable air conditioner. They still need to be vented out the window though. Air conditioners produce hot air so an exhaust hose runs from the back of the unit and out the window.

Portable air conditioners don't work nearly as well as a window air conditioner. You are probably going to want to get the most powerful one that you can afford. One of the 10,000 or 12,000 BTU units.

I haven't purchased one yet myself but have been reading about them and saw them on Ask This Old House.

The AC's usually come with a window insert that holds the hose.

I would look at the Danby models if you can. I think they have a 2 year warranty where most others have a one year warranty.

How do air conditioners work? How do air conditioners work? I want details please PV=nRT The basic rule for gases says if you can manipulate the volume and pressure ...

Do window air conditioners have to have contact with the outside? Do window installation air conditioners have to have access to the outside? In other words, could I set one on a table and have it operate n...

Window air conditioners? Do they have kits to extend the side curtains for window air conditioners? Yes, but you can make some from plywood which will hold up bette...

Is it true that air conditioners take up less power than fans? I heard that air conditioners take up less power from somebody. I'd like to know if it's true or not because my dad complains about air cond...

Portable Air Conditioners without hoses? I've seen portable air conditioners that don't need a hose for the hot air outlet. Are they a waste of time? Surely they must blow the hot a...

Portable Air Conditioners - Do they really work? We have a really small apartment (900 sq ft) and it faces south/west (maximum sun exposure). The building does not have air conditioning a...

Can air conditioners also be used to heat up a room?

Air conditioners give you a sore throat?

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