Renter’s Advice and Resources
Where to Find Cheap Portable Air Conditioners
· Apr 14, 2010
Cheap and portable air conditioners may seem like an oxymoron. You are going to have trouble finding one that’s less than a few hundred dollars. There are exceptions, and you may stumble upon a moving sale where a desperate owner wants to get rid of one for quick cash. For the most part, you’ll have […]
Portable air conditioner BTUs make all the difference between whether you’ll have a unit that cools your room well or one that works poorly. You might be tempted to go with the cheapest unit that you can find at the store. Let’s face it, these units can be expensive and cost more than what many […]
· Apr 14, 2010
Portable air conditioners are a great investment for renters. The portability factor makes it a easy to cool the rooms without the need to buy bulky window units, which you may not be allowed to install anyway. You can also buy a 3-in-1 unit: air conditioner, dehumidifier and heater. You’ll take care of your heating […]
· Mar 24, 2010
Portable air conditioning units are a great investment, but ones that have multi-functions are even better. The ones available on the market are 2-in-1 or 3-in-1 combos, including a heater, dehumidifier or both. Any of these can replace your use of a central air conditioning or heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The benefits […]
· Mar 24, 2010
A portable air conditioner and heater is a good choice when you don’t have a heating and cooling ventilation system in your apartment, or a space heater and window air conditioner isn’t working out for you. There are many units to choose from, and comparing 5 features will help you find the best unit for […]
· Mar 18, 2010
The air conditioner in your home is an important appliance. The way it operates will not only determine the level of comfort in your home but also your energy bill. It is important to maximize the performance of your air conditioner so that your comfort level will be high and your energy bill as low […]
· Feb 25, 2010
A portable air conditioner can be a treasured possession if you’re living in apartments without built-in cooling. But it may not have a home in your new apartment, with the varying sizes of windows and storage. It also may not be worth the cost and effort of moving it from place to place, if you […]
· Feb 25, 2010
Air conditioner problems can disrupt your comfort dramatically during hot summer months. In the worst case, it can leak toxic gases in your apartment which can negatively affect your health. Some minor problems you can fix yourself, or ask your landlord. They may decide to buy a newer unit because it makes more financial sense […]
· Feb 25, 2010
On hot summer days, there’s nothing nicer than coming home to a cool apartment (and nothing more miserable than coming home to a place that’s way too hot). Keep the heat and stuffiness out and the cool temperatures in by following these easy tips. 1. Keep the Shades Drawn During the Daytime Allowing sunlight to […]
· Aug 12, 2009