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Scientist Michael Faraday is known for a lot of different things, and one of them includes air conditioning. Back in 1820, he discovered that compressed and liquefied ammonia would chill the air when it evaporated, a key principle of air conditioning.

Did you know that portable air conditioners have an extremely high energy efficiency rating? We stock a variety of high energy efficiency rating portable air conditioners to provide our clients with the best models for the right price.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau 87% of all homes use AC; 65% of U.S. homes have central AC and 22% have room units. Comparatively, only 2% of German homes, 1% of Austrian, and 5% of French homes are air conditioned.

For greatest operating efficiency, it is important to keep the exhaust hose on the portable unit as short and as straight as possible. If a longer exhaust hose needs is needed, consider using an insulating sleeve to keep heat from reentering the room’s air.

If you are traveling during the summer months, setting your thermostat to 85 degrees will reduce your energy bill while still keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. Once you arrive back, you will want to reduce the setting to 78 degrees.

One type of portable air conditioner is a windowless air conditioner, which is placed on the floor rather than in a window. These units bring the warm air in from the room, dehumidify it, and then blow the ensuing cold air back out. The warm air is exhausted out a nearby window through a tube or hose.

The year 1953 is somewhat of a milestone year for the air conditioning industry. Unit sales of air conditioners first exceeded $1 million, making it clear that air conditioning was becoming an ever-present way of life.

Unfortunately, commercial cooling systems don't wait for nice days to run into problems. That's why HVAC cooling experts are prepared and trained to work in a wide variety of conditions (such as in the middle of summer storms) to make sure your system is up and running.

It is important to have all the measurements and details of the room before selecting a portable air-conditioner, because the unit needs to be properly sized. If it is too small, it will not perform properly. A unit that is too large is a waste of money and energy.

How effective is an evaporative cooling system? A right-sized system that’s professionally installed can reduce air temperature by as much as 40 degrees, decrease indoor temperatures by 20 degrees, and cut cooling costs by as much as 75%.

If your building is LEED or Green certified and you need portable air-conditioning, there are many models available that meet the established standards, use CFC free refrigerants, and have high EER ratings that will keep energy usage and costs low.

This first fully air conditioned house was truly a sight to see, naturally it was built and owned by Charles Gates, the heir to the barbed wire fortune. Along with being fully air conditioned, this house also had gold plumbing and a full grand ballroom.

In order to get the most out of your portable air conditioner, it’s essential that you make sure it’s vented properly. This way, the unit can vent the warm, humid air from indoors to the outside.