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by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
Buzzillions.com compiles product reviews from numerous online retailers, which makes it a good source for information on products like portable air conditioners that typically receive only a few owner… reviews at each website. More than 150 air conditioners are listed here, and many receive more than a dozen reviews. A few, like the Edgestar Koldfront PAC8000S and the Edgestar Extreme Cool AP12000S, have close to 100 reviews. Buzzillions.com has far more reviews for portable air conditioners than other websites, making it one of the best sources around.
by Contributors to Epinions.com
Epinions.com doesn't usually rank so highly among our sources, but for portable air conditioners, we find more reviews here than at most other websites. Close to 60 portable air conditioners receive… reviews; most models only receive one or two comments, making it difficult to determine which ones are better. The Whynter SNO Arctica ARC-10D earns several reviews and an overall rating of 3.5 out of five. Most owners say they're happy, but a few complain of breakdowns and noise. The Haier HPAC9M receives about the same number of reviews but a lower overall rating.
by Editors of ConsumerReports.org
by Contributors to NexTag.com
by James Dulley
James Dulley is an environmentalist, columnist and engineer. His article on portable air conditioners is the best we find. This article covers 30 models from 10 well-known brands. None of the models is… rated, but there is a comparison chart detailing features such as the energy efficiency rating (EER), the noise level, the cooling capacity (Btu), and the weight and dimensions of each model. Unusual features are noted. The report also offers a chart of the estimated electricity costs in cents per day. The general information in this article is still useful, though it is several years old.
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by Editors of Air-Conditioner-America.com
This website sells many portable air conditioners, and it is one of the few distributors of Alen units. The editors say they conduct "extensive reviews and product testing" to find the fastest cooling AC… and the coldest AC. We wish they went into more detail on how this testing was performed. There's good general information on this site, including a buying guide. Alen models are recommended most highly, but we are unable to corroborate those opinions, because Alen is not often included in other reviews.
by Editors of AllergyBuyersClub.com
Editors at AllergyBuyersClub.com recommend portable air conditioners as a good air cooling alternative; they install quickly without damaging your window and do not require any heavy lifting. The review… notes that they are best used as "spot coolers" in homes with central air conditioning. Experts review 10 portable air conditioners for home use. Most of these models get a rating of good or very good. Allergy Buyers Club sells these units. We don't know whether any other portable air conditioners were tested.
by Editors of AirPure.com
AirPure.com is a company that markets air purifiers and air conditioners. A chart on portable air conditioners includes comments, price, and specifications for nine models. No model is recommended and no… ratings are given, and it is hard to determine why these units made the short list. If you click on the link for each portable air conditioner, you will get a picture, a lengthy description of its features and a downloadable owner's manual. A buyer's guide is also included.
by Contributors to ConsumerGuide.com
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