Summer is coming and with it the heat. Many areas of Spain go above 40ºC in midsummer, temperatures that are difficult to bear. A portable air conditioner is one of the best ways to combat the summer heat , these units are very easy to install, and you can do it yourself without the need for a technician.
Advantages of a portable air conditioner
Traditional wall mounted air conditioners are still the most efficient, and the quietest , but they have the disadvantage of requiring a rather complex installation process. Installing one of these equipment can cost you between 150 and 200 euros depending on the area where you live, a very significant amount of money that is added to the cost of the equipment itself, quite high if you are looking for a good quality model.
A good way to avoid complicated installations is to use a portable air conditioner . These equipment are sold ready to use, you only have to install the hot air outlet in a window, something that is very simple as the manufacturer includes all the accessories that are needed.
Another advantage of a portable air conditioner is that you can take it to another room in a fairly simple way . The installation accessories can be disassembled and reassembled, so you will not have any problem in this regard.
Disadvantages of a portable air conditioner
These equipment are a little less efficient and somewhat noisier by including the compressor inside your house, but in return they are much easier to install. It is estimated that you will need a laptop of about 3000 frigories to cool the same as a wall-mounted one of 2500 frigories. This lower efficiency is due to the fact that part of the heat is transmitted from the outlet tube to the room environment, since the tube is usually made of plastic without any type of insulation.
Its greater noise is due to the fact that you will have the compressor inside the room, unlike a wall unit, in which the compressor is in the outdoor unit. Therefore, they are not especially recommended if you need to be in a very quiet environment.
Recommended Portable Air Conditioner Models
After this brief introduction, we get fully into the 6 portable air conditioning models that we recommend to spend less heat this summer 2019.
Daitsu 3NDA0088
Daitsu is one of the best manufacturers of portable air conditioners. This model is one of the most powerful on the market, being able to offer up to 3072 frigories / hour, enough to cool a 22 square meter room without problems. It also has a heat pump of the same power, so it will help you warm up in winter without the need to use other equipment.
It offers four air conditioning speeds, along with a turbo mode that increases power to achieve the desired temperature in a short time. It also has a dehumidifier and a function to turn off all the indicator lights at night , so that it does not disturb you. There is also a child lock, so you will prevent them from manipulating it. Its price is 346 euros, quite tight for a team with its benefits.
Tristar AC-5562
Another model that includes a heat pump to heat the environment in winter, in this way you will avoid having to store your air conditioning to remove a stove. This model has a power of 3000 frigories and 3.5 kW, which according to the manufacturer can cool a room of up to 100 cubic meters . It is a team with a performance very similar to the previous Daitsu model, and Tristar is another of the heavyweights in the sector.
//images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/D1YuB1QcHqS.mp4It includes a remote control to control it from the comfort of the sofa or bed, and a very complete digital screen that will show you all the important information about the equipment. Without a doubt, it is a portable air conditioner designed to be very easy to use. It also has a dehumidifier and wheels to facilitate moving around the house. A great team for a price of 362 euros.
DeLonghi Pac N90 Eco Silent
This DeLonghi Pac N90 Eco Silent is the most energy efficient portable air conditioner in this buying guide, this model offers a maximum cooling capacity of 2400 frigories with a power consumption of only 2.5 kw . It has 3 fan speed selectors to adjust it to perfection, and a softtouch control panel that makes it very easy to use. The negative part is that its price goes to 539 euros.
Olimpia Splendid Dolceclima Compact 
It is one of the most affordable models that we can find, without giving up good performance. In its most basic version it has a power of 2000 frigories, which is somewhat adjusted but will be enough for a not very large room . Its power consumption is only 2.1 Kw, and the manufacturer boasts that it is one of the quietest on the market, with a maximum noise level of 49 dB.
One feature to note is that it does not have a water tank, but it eliminates condensation automatically , making it perfect for not having to worry about emptying the tank. A great team for only 240 euros.
Cecotec ForceSilence Clima 9150
Cecotec is another manufacturer of portable air conditioners with a very good price-performance ratio. This model is capable of cooling a room of 400 cubic meters thanks to its power of 2270 frigories / hour. S or technology AirFlow 350 offers a high airflow of up to 350m³ / h to reach all areas of the room without problems.
It works with R410A refrigerant gas that respects the environment, and its EnergySave Pro technology makes it a very efficient equipment with the use of energy, consuming only 2.1 Kw . Your heat pump will be perfect for heating the environment in summer. One of the best options for 259 euros.
//images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1Ycz1BKbPS.mp4Inventor Cool Portable Air Conditioner, 3 in 1
This is the last portable air conditioner that we recommend for this summer 2019. It is a model without a heat pump, which allows it to be more compact , and therefore ideal for smaller rooms, something that is consistent with its power of only 2000 frigories. It is the most modest equipment of this guide in terms of power, although it maintains the dehumidifying function of all the previous models. Nor does it lack wheels to facilitate movement. For 279 euros it is a good option.