When it's hot outside in the summer, few things feel as nice as stepping into a cool, air-conditioned room. If you have decided that you are not going to sweat it out for another summer, and you want to get a portable air conditioning system, here are some things that you need to consider:

Brand

There are some things you can buy that any old brand will do. This is not the case with air conditioning units. Even a portable air conditioner can be quite costly, so you want to make sure that you are buying one from a reliable manufacturer. This is where a bit of research comes in. Look into the various manufacturers, read product reviews, etc. to learn which brands are going to give you the most for your money.

Capacity for Cooling

You will need to take some measurements in your home in order to know how much space you need to cool. If you plan on moving the portable air conditioner from room to room as you need it, you need to make sure that it will have the cooling capacity for every room you plan to use it in.

You will also need to take into account how many people will be in the room while the air conditioner is functioning, as more people means more body heat and the air conditioner will need to work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. Don't forget about your other electronics as well. These produce heat, and need to be accounted for when you are figuring out the cooling capacity you need in an air conditioning system.

Drainage Capabilities

One of the jobs of an air conditioning system is to remove humidity from your home. But, what does it do with the liquid it is removing from the air? With a built-in unit, there would be a unit outside where water can drain out. With a portable unit, you may have to manually drain the water. Some models come with drain tanks. The unit will shut itself off when the tank is full, so you need to drain it several times through the day when the air conditioner is in use. Another option is to get a model that is "self-evaporating". Any humidity collected will be drained out through the exhaust hose which goes out through a window.

Warranty

Most units have warranties, but not all warranties are the same. Look for a portable air conditioning system that has a three-year warranty on the compressor and coolant system, and a one-year warranty on the rest of the parts.

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