The window venting kit is essentially a "filler" kit to allow the end of the exhaust hose to vent out the window without allowing hot air from the outside in around the vent hose. The window vent kits fit most windows  single or double hung windows  and sliding windows  for sliding  glass doors you will need two window kits, for Casement “ crank out” style windows sorry there really is not a good way to install it a window kit for this style window….

Sample window installations for the portable air conditioners

A sample exhaust hose	A sample window vent kit

 

What should I use for a server room?

Portable air conditioners are oftentimes used for supplemental cooling for computer server rooms or as primary cooling during the weekends when building air conditioning may be shutoff. However most server rooms do not have easy window access and may be in an interior room. As such, customers oftentimes direct the hot air discharge hose into a drop ceiling space (please call to determine if possible) or through a hole in the wall to an adjacent room. Our most sophisticated commercial units have complete kits that allow you to easily discharge hot air into a drop ceiling while allowing the unit to remain at floor level. Less expensive residential units may also be used but must be elevated towards the ceiling to allow their hot air discharge hoses to reach ceiling height.

            Can I use a portable air conditioner to cool my server room?
Although these are not industrial machines, this is an excellent use for a portable air conditioner. Even with central air, computer server rooms have more robust cooling needs than other parts of the building tend to require. A portable air conditioner works well to boost the cooling in a server room

Self evaporating

 

Self Evaporating technology is what I call second generation portable air conditioner technology, the original portable air conditioners collected water condensation in a tank and you had to manually drain the tank every 2-3 hours… Self-Evaporating Technology When running AC mode, this technology recycles the water condensation to cool off the cooling coils, then evaporates the water out with the exhaust air. This results in increased energy efficiency, cooling performance and reduces the need to empty the water tank. Under extreme humid conditions, the water condensation may collect faster than the unit can recycle. Should the built-in water tank becomes full, the compressor will automatically shut-off. At this time, water should be emptied, which is a simple process.

. A small pump will pump the water back up over the coils to recycle but during high

 PLEASE NOTE:  on high humidity days and depending on the duration of such high humidity days moisture will build up in the internal water tray and you may have to manually drain the water tank

Also Note: Some models have a secondary pump which will pump any extra water collected on high humid day and will pump the extra water  outside the same used to exhaust the hot air   with a tiny hose running adjacent to your exhaust hose

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DRAINAGE:

 

Will I need to empty water? Will water collect in the unit?

Why do portable air conditioners collect water?

As portable air conditioners cool the air, they also dehumidify it. The water they condense out of the air is dripped into some sort of internal reservoir or exhausted out the exhaust hose. Most portable air conditioners collect some or all of the water they condense out of the air internally. These portable air conditioners also have an option to accept a drain line for a continuously draining connection.

Another option is a new line of portable air conditioners called "No Drip" that exhaust the water back into the air. These are a more attractive option for people who do not want to hassle with emptying a bucket or tray. Click Here to view our no drip models.All portable air conditioners produce condensation as they are cooled.  This water is then contained in an internal water reservoir. On all of our models, this water reservoir has an auto shutoff feature so that water is never accidentally spilled onto the ground. With the unit off, the water is easily emptied into a drip pan. You can also gravity drain the portable AC by connecting a hose to the connection on the reservoir.

 

If I use the external drain option, how far can the water drain?

 

 

ENERGY :

 

 

Are portable air conditioners energy efficient?

EER stands for the Energy Efficiency Rating. Essentially, the EER lets you know how much cooling capacity from a given amount of electricity. The higher the EER, the more energy efficient an air conditioner is. If you are comparing two air conditioners with similar BTU capacity, you might check out their EER to help you make a decision. An air conditioner's EER is found by dividing its BTU capacity by its running wattage.A good rule of thumb is to look at the Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) of the air conditioner you are purchasing. The higher the EER, the more energy efficient the air conditioner.
To look at energy efficiency another way, consider this: A portable air conditioner allows you to cool one area. If you have central air and you want just this one area cooled, you would have to lower the temperature of the entire house as well. So, if you have a home or apartment and you want to keep just a single room cool, a portable air conditioner can save a lot of energy.
Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) is a standard measure of efficiency for comparing appliances and the cost of operation. The higher the EER, the more energy efficient the air conditioner. The WA1200E has an EER of over 12, while the Soleus KY32U has an EER of 10. Any rating of 10 or more is excellent.  By cooling only one room, portable air conditioners can save you a considerable amount of money on your monthly electric bill. All of the portable air conditioners that we carry operate on 115 Volt/60 Hertz (the normal household standard). They generally run on about 7-10 amps and require a regular, 3-prong grounded plug found in most homes.

What type of electricity do portable air conditioners use?
All of the portable air conditioners that we carry operate on 115 Volt/ 60 Hertz. This is standard household voltage. These units come with a "three prong" grounded plug.

 

 

 

Can I use a portable air conditioner to cool my server room?
Although these are not industrial machines, this is an excellent use for a portable air conditioner. Even with central air, computer server rooms have more robust cooling needs than other parts of the building tend to require. A portable air conditioner works well to boost the cooling in a server