ALLAIR Portable Air Conditioner 3-IN-1 8000 BTU, Dehumidifier, Cooling Fan - WiFi Smart APP, Weekly Timer, Cooling in 10 Minutes,Temperature 17°C - 35°C, Remote Control and Accessories Included

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As recommended by The U.S. Department of Energy, the ballpark figure is 20 BTU per sq ft. That is a very good estimate already. The quiet ones – like the ones you can see in the table below – produce less than 60 dB of noise. In fact, the super silent Midea 8,000 BTU U Inverter produces as little as 47 dB even on the highest setting while generating 476 CFM airflow. That’s more than impressive. With an 11,000 BTU rating, the Pinguino PAC EL110 can comfortably cool a room of 32 square metres. It also has an A energy efficiency rating and runs on R290, an eco-friendly gas. This is typical of De’Longhi models, according to Kandola. “They’re more energy-efficient and the gases are more environmentally-friendly.” BTU is quite a bit of cooling capacity, and units in this class can keep an appropriately sized room well-cooled even on their own. For example, they're excellent choices for living rooms, kitchens, or bigger bedrooms. There is also a difference if you live in Texas or New York. The local climate in Texas is, on average, hotter, and therefore you should need an air conditioner with a few 1,000 BTU more.

When buying partner items like this one, your contract of sale will be with our Range Plus Partner instead of us. The MIDEA MAW08R1BWT is an 8,000 BTU window air conditioner that can effectively cool rooms with coverage of up to 350 square feet. It functions as a fan, air conditioning, and dehumidifier so you can customize the output to your climate needs. Portable air conditioners tend to be electricity hogs — it’s just the nature of the beast. In this gluttonous crowd, SereneLife SLPAC8 stands out with its decision to go on a diet.

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Here is a table of how many watts do portable air conditioners use: Portable AC Unit Capacity (in BTU):

Installation is fairly straightforward, partially due to the 50-pound weight. This unit is a bit heavier than the Frigidaire, but that one is admittedly unusually light. HomeLabs has built one of the lightest window AC units on my list.If you want to properly cool down a 300 square foot area (or room), you need a 6,000 BTU air conditioner. Obviously, the problem arises when you have a tiny 12×12 room, for example. According to the US Department of Energy directive, an air conditioner’s most appropriate size would be 2,880 BTU unit. The best you can do here is to buy a small 5,000 BTU window or a small 8,000 BTU portable AC unit (more about the smallest AC units here).

That avoids the energy-intensive wind-up and slow-down sequences, giving this Energy Star-rated AC a 15 EER rating — the best on my list. The unit draws only about 2A during regular operation.

What's in the box?

BTU air conditioners are considered one of the smallest AC units. The 8,000 BTU (British Thermal Units) capacity might be enough for a good-sized room or even a small apartment. Energy-efficiency of 8k air conditioners is measured by EER rating. This is simply a ratio between cooling output and power input. On average, 8,000 BTU portable units have an 8.5 EER rating, and window units have a higher 9.6 EER rating. Not too small. You don’t want to get hot in the summer because you bought a 6,000 BTU portable air conditioner for a 1,000 sq ft apartment. Mini-split AC units. Example: Mr Cool mini-split units have the highest SEER rating of above 20 EER. As a through-the-wall unit, the Koldfront is bigger than its window counterparts. It’s also the heaviest unit on my list. Installing it is definitely a two-person job.

Note: Evaporative coolers and mini personal air coolers do not produce a cooling effect that can be expressed in BTU. They use water evaporation instead of the refrigerant-based system to provide a cooling effect. The AC is easy to move, thanks to being reasonably sized and not weighing that much (about the same as the SereneLife unit). The short exhaust hose and power cord limit where you can place the unit, though.

Top 8,000 BTU Air Conditioners (List + Comparison)

Looks don’t make the machine, but they are a consideration with portable AC units. The SereneLife is fairly inoffensive and looks like a generic modern appliance. You decide if that’s good or not. You don't have permission to access "http://www.homedepot.com/p/GE-8-000-BTU-ENERGY-STAR-Window-Smart-Room-Air-Conditioner-with-Wi-Fi-and-Remote-AEC08LX/303831696" on this server. At just 24Kgs and with the benefit of castors it is easy to move about as required and the remote control allows you to change the settings without having to get up to the unit. A window kit makes the cooling more efficient. To begin with, you must buy the wall sleeve (which holds the unit in place) separately — a fairly incomprehensible decision on the manufacturer's part.