Portable air conditioners allow you to cool a small room without the expense of installing central air conditioning. These room size air conditioners do not take much time to set up and you do not need to be a home improvement expert to do so. Several companies make portable AC units, each with different features and different sizes. However, the basic information you need to know to set one up in your room is the same for most portable air conditioning units.
Instructions
1. Place your portable AC unit ona flat surface (typically on the floor) near an electrical outlet that is not crowded with furniture and other objects.
2. Measure the space around the unit. Depending on the portable air conditioner specifications, you should have about 10 to 14 inches of clear space around the unit. This means that it cannot be pushed up against a wall or any furniture, as this creates a fire hazard.
3. Vent the hot air produced during operation of the portable air conditioner to the outside of the house. The unit will come with a window venting kit or with some units you can drill a hole in the wall to fit the venting hose through. Both kits hold the vent hose in place and take just a few provided screws to secure. Since each unit will have differences in venting set up, follow the user manual for instructions specific to your unit.
4. Check that the vent hose does not have a kink or "U" shape once set up. The hose should be as straight as possible with only a slight curve to reach the window or hole in the wall.
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