Portable air conditioners - recommendations please

[hammyhamster72]

Anyone have any recommendations for portable air conditioners - I’m boring myself going through the different options so any recommendations would be welcome

Bumping. I want to know too

They are all very similar in function. It would be like recommending a fridge. Get at least 9000btu

I’ve tried a couple of portable units over the years, and the main thing I learned is that the BTU rating and energy efficiency really matter depending on the size of your room. For a standard bedroom, 9000–12000 BTU usually works well, but if you’re cooling a larger living space, you’ll want to go higher. Another factor to think about is how easy it is to maintain, some models build up dust fast, and regular servicing makes a big difference in keeping them efficient.

For more guidance, I’ve found resources from Aircon Servicing helpful, especially when comparing cooling capacity and figuring out which models are easier to clean and maintain long term.