Sunny Windows, Shady Trees and Other Non-Electrical Supports to HVAC

If you don't have an air conditioning and heating system in your home, or yours isn't currently working, you may want to go with a portable one. You want to know what to look for so you get a portable unit that meets your needs the best. This article will help educate you on choosing the right model for your needs.

Choosing a portable air conditioner

When you are looking for the right portable air conditioner, you want to make sure you consider the size of room you need to cool. If you are looking to cool a small sized room, you have more options available to you.

There should be a product description on the box that tells you the BTUs for the unit. The BTUs are what determines the size of room the unit will work for. There will be a graph that tells you what BTUs are appropriate for different areas. For this reason, you should measure your room ahead of time. To get the correct square footage of a room, you will multiply the length X's the width.

Consider the noise when you are looking for a unit to go inside the house. Some of the units can be quite noisy and this makes them more appropriate for garages or work areas. For a room in your house, you should look for a quieter choice.

Some of the portable air conditioners have remotes that allow you to adjust the temperature from across the room. If you are going to be moving the unit from room to room, then you also want to go with one that has a handle and wheels. 

Choosing a portable heater

If you are in need of a portable heater, you can choose from many styles. You will notice there are radiator heaters or electric heaters. The electric heaters come in different styles as well.

A radiator heater is one that works by heating oil quietly inside the unit. The oil stays hot and heat is produced from the unit. This type of heater will heat a room efficiently. However, they do have an increased risk of being a fire hazard. For this reason, they shouldn't be used as your regular form of heating.

One type of electric heater looks similar to a circular fan. This model will direct heat in one direction and it is good for really heating up a particular portion of a room. Another type of electric heater is a tower shaped heater. This one will fit in just about any space and do a good job of heating an entire room as long as it's the right size for that room. In most cases, a tower heater will be the best choice. For further assistance, contact a local professional, such as one from Reardon Refrigeration.