Question:
What do you call those self-contained AC
units that have a vent that exhausts the waste heat outside?
Answer:
They call them portable air conditioners.
I've had one for 4 years, and they work fairly well, but mainly as a
personal cooler. Wherever you are, the unit works best sitting there
pointed at you blowing cool air. They use a regular outlet, so they are
usually rated below 7000 BTU.
I wish mine had the ability to expel the water out with the warm air, but a
bucket on the floor beside it works just fine. The exhaust hose is a pain,
because you have to find a way to vent the warm exhaust ait outside.
do not buy a single-hose unit unless you live in a very dry
climate. If you buy any portable AC unit, expect to make some real tradeoffs
and keep your expectations low.
