There are always questions surrounding new or improved technology and there's always an answer. Some of the most important questions are "why?". Why should you purchase a portable air conditioning unit, when you can have a stationary window mounted unit instead? Portable A.C. units are desirable for many reason, for example what if you live in an apartment and a window mount A.C. unit is not allowed? Do you ask the owner to install several ceiling fans for each room just to keep the area's mildly cool? You could just purchase a portable air conditioning unit and save yourself the hassle. Instead of having every fan on to keep the area cool, the A.C. unit moves with you so you don't have to waste the extra energy on the unoccupied rooms. The A.C. unit cools much faster and sustains the temperature, whereas a ceiling fan can't keep the room cool if warm air keeps siphoning in. Though the A.C. units need to be vented, they're much more efficient than a ceiling fan in keeping the room cool.

Why not pick a portable air cooler, or a swamp cooler instead of a portable air conditioner? An air cooler and swamp cooler both use evaporation to cool the air when most Portable A.C. units use freon or a compressor which helps keep humidity low, making them optimal for an electronics room. Though some people may argue that freon in large amounts is unsafe, most A.C. units use compressors or very small amounts of freon, making them non-threatening for homes or the environment. As the air passes through the compressor area, it's dehydrated and the liquid is collected in a small reservoir. This condensation collected can grow tiny microorganisms such as Legionella pneumophila which can lead to Legionnaires disease. When properly maintained and cleaned the unit poses no threat of creating any such incident. Most Portable air conditioner units have the capacity of 1,800 to 18,000 watts an hour of output, making them fairly energy efficient for what they give in return. All portable A.C. units come with hoses for the venting system, which usually have extensions as well. So if you're using the unit in an office, in your computer room, in your bedroom or on an enclosed porch, the vent can be routed out of range. Because Portable Air Conditioning units don't require any installation and use a simple three pronged outlet plug, they're so efficient and effective for anywhere you want to go.

Renting Portable A.C. units can be much more effecient and much cheaper than purchasing one. Portable air conditioners can range from very large, for a group event, and very small for just one person. The prices will also vary greatly depending on the size, brand and type. Large Portable Air Conditioning units that use Freon tend to be more expensive than ones that use compressors. Many companys will rent the units out from one day to up to two weeks, without renewing the contract, depending on your needs. To get price quoting, the company goes through many specific steps to help you get the right unit for your needs. They'll ask what the event or need is, the amount of space that needs to be cooled, how long the unit is needed and the location the unit is being used in, which is mostly to help them identify whether a more powerful unit will be needed. Many of the smaller rental units are fairly light weight, 80-120 pounds, but most come with free set up/installation so you don't have to worry about straining your back.

So whether you want a Protable Air Conditioner for your home, office, at an indoor event or even an outdoor event, Rental companies will help you get the unit that's perfect for your needs and then set it up for you.