| ign="center"> | | | | allows the air to flow into a room at at least 23 feet |
| When searching for quality portable air conditioning | | | | per second. It also helps if the filter is also washable. |
| systems, there are a couple of features one must | | | | Energy Efficient |
| look at before deciding to make a purchase. Portable | | | | With the economy going bad and people looking to |
| units are seen as more convenient, since they can | | | | save money in every corner, most consumers are |
| easily be moved around from one location to another. | | | | not looking to pay more money on their energy and |
| Most of these conditioners also have remarkable | | | | utility bills. In order to save money, buyers should |
| settings, which allow the consumer to control | | | | look for portable air systems that offer the best |
| temperature settings. Here are some of the features | | | | energy efficient option. This will also allow the |
| that should be considered when purchasing this | | | | consumer to use more air without spending more |
| product: | | | | money. To check the efficiency of a portable unit, a |
| Humidifier | | | | buyer can look on the box and check for the grading. |
| A humidifier is important to those who have allergies | | | | A grade of 'A' is considered the best when it comes |
| or sinus problems. They are usually needed in order | | | | to saving energy. It is also possible to look at the |
| to add moisture to cooler air. Most portable units | | | | number of British Thermal Units (BTUs). An ideal BTU |
| come with this feature. It should include a fan and | | | | would be 10,000. |
| allow the mixing of water. The water will allow the air | | | | Control Panel |
| to be evenly distributed throughout the room. | | | | Everyone has experienced a cooling system that, |
| Nylon Filter | | | | when turned on, has made the room entirely too cold |
| All cooling systems should come with a filter of some | | | | in a short amount of time. This can be stopped by |
| sort; this will help keep the air clean. For those who | | | | using control panel features which allows the |
| have very sensitive allergies and sinus problems | | | | consumer to customize their settings. Most settings |
| having a clean filter is almost essential and needed to | | | | should include electronic controls, thermostat, digital |
| help make people feel better. Most filters that are | | | | temperature and fans. All of these things are |
| included in portable air conditioning systems are | | | | essential when it comes to controlling the |
| usually made with different types of material. The | | | | temperature. |
| best material would be nylon or photocatalystic. This | | | | |