- What size room will 10,000 BTU cool?
- About 250 to 350 square feet in a normal room, less if it gets direct sun or has poor insulation. It is best for one bedroom or a small living room.
- Does it need a window?
- Yes. The exhaust hose must vent out a window or sliding door, and the included kit fits most standard windows. It will not work as a sealed room unit.
- Do I have to empty a water tank?
- In humid weather, yes. You can drain it continuously with a hose, or empty the internal tank when the full indicator lights.
- Does it heat as well as cool?
- No. It cools and dehumidifies only, with three fan speeds. For year-round use you need a heat-pump model.
- How does it compare with a window AC of the same BTU?
- A 10,000 BTU window unit cools more evenly and uses less power, but it needs a suitable window and permanent mounting. This portable rolls between rooms and needs only the hose vent.
- Where is the Perfect Aire 10000 BTU Compact Portable Air Conditioner cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $385.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Perfect Aire 10000 BTU Compact Portable Air Conditioner?
- 4 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Walmart, Ace Hardware, Blain's Farm & Fleet.