When manufacturers first introduced portable air conditioners some years ago, consumers were completely convinced of the usefulness these units. The thing that fascinated them was the mobility, convenience and the fact that consumers did not require complex installation procedures to get the air conditioning unit to cool the room.

The process of getting a portable air conditioner started is very simple. All you need to do is move the unit close to a window or wall vent, which is not hard to do since it has castors. Then place the flexible hose outside the vent or window and plug the cord into the power outlet. You can then switch your portable air conditioner on and cool the room you are in. Once you have met your cooling requirements of one room and you need to go to another room, you need only to switch off the unit, unplug it and roll it into the next room.

Portable air conditioners are ideal for small apartments or single rooms that need to be cooled separately. They do not take up too much space and do not have to be mounted. These units also serve as dehumidifiers that are great in hot temperatures as they add moisture to the air to make it bearable. Portable air conditioners use only a single four inch hose that shifts the heat outdoors. This feature makes the setup of these units different from standard units, but they are very efficient cooling devices.