The operation of portable air conditioners does not differ from that of conventional air conditioners. Their main difference lies in their construction. While conventional air conditioners consist of two units, the indoor and outdoor unit, portable air conditioners integrate the two units into a single device.
In addition, they must expel air into the environment through an air duct. For this reason, they have a flexible hose that can be adapted to a window, balcony door, or even a wall with an opening.
Advantages of portable air conditioners:
- Low purchase cost (compared to a conventional unit)
- No installation required by a refrigeration technician
- Ability to cool more than one room in the same house
- Easy portability