Those who want an air conditioner but cannot mount the unit through a window or a wall now have an alternative for cooling their space: portable air conditioners! Whether you cannot drill through walls because you're renting or you simply want something that can be moved from one area to another, a portable aircon can be a suitable alternative for your cooling needs. Have we piqued your curiosity? This list includes several portable aircon units in the Philippines. They're for different budgets, too. Read on to find out what's suitable for your requirements
What is a portable aircon?
You'll be forgiven if you've never heard of portable aircon. In our country, the most popular ones are window-types and split-types, which are fixed in one place. But don't discount these cooling units just yet.
As the name suggests, portable aircons are easy to transport. Although the term portable is relative—some can be bulky—portable aircons can be moved around. Think of it this way.
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Portable Aircon Brands: Stay Cool With These Best Picks Available Online | Image from iStock[/caption]
If you want it in one part of the house, you can simply carry it or roll it to that different location. Aside from that, they do away with the hassle of installation on your walls so you don't have to worry about the drilling and the cleanup. Just make sure you set up the exhaust properly, plug the unit, and you're all set.
How to choose a portable aircon
Before you make the purchase, you also have to check out these criteria when choosing a moveable aircon:
- setup
- Is it easy to spot the water drain? What about the exhaust hose? Is it long enough to reach the window where you will put it?
- cooling capacity
- They also call this BTU or British Thermal Units. Like conventional aircons, you have to match the cooling power of the portable aircon to space you're cooling. Otherwise, it would be inefficient.
- other features
- Some have built-in dehumidifiers for better air quality and self-evaporative features so you can do away with the drip pan. There also others that come with a window kit for the exhaust.
Best portable aircon in the Philippines
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Best inverter
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Portable Aircon Brands: Stay Cool With These Best Picks Available Online | Fujidenzo[/caption]
The good thing about this Fujidenzo air cooler is that it is an inverter type meaning you can save on your electricity expenses compared to regular units. It comes with air-purifying filters too. It has not just one but three filters--a bio filter to remove bacteria and germs; a hepa filter to get rid of dust, pollen, and molds; and a high-density filter to transform stale air into clean air. On the cooling front, it has an energy-efficient compressor and a gold fin condenser.
Features we love
- setup
- easy to install
- has roller feet
- dimensions (hwd): 70.3 : 35.5 : 34.5 cm
- external exhaust pipe
- cooling capacity
- inverter grade
- uses R410a refrigerant
- other features
- bio filter
- hepa filter
- high-density filter
- Follow Me Technology where the remote acts as the thermostat to extend the cooling range
Best unit with remote control
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Portable Aircon Brands: Stay Cool With These Best Picks Available Online | Everest[/caption]
Made with a built-in drain water pump, this Everest portable aircon is a practical choice. It also has an energy-saving Sleep Mode so you can use it as you get some shut-eye. This 1hp unit is best for rooms with 11-15sqm. And it comes with a remote control for your convenience.
Features we love
- setup
- has built-in drain water pump
- LED display
- cooling capacity
- 9,500kj/h
- best for 11-15sqm rooms
- other features
- LED display
- energy-saving sleep mode
Best with window kit
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Portable Aircon Brands: Stay Cool With These Best Picks Available Online | Dowell[/caption]
Dowell says its portable aircon provides "on-the-go cooling". Like some of the other units we've featured, it also has a dehumidifier to keep the room cool and dry. It also comes with a window kit for the exhaust so you don't have to worry about it.
Features we love
- setup
- has a window kit
- four-wheel system so you can roll it around to different parts of the home
- cooling capacity
- other features
- 3 Modes Available: Cool, Dry, Fan
- auto shut-off timer
Best easy to set-up
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Portable Aircon Brands: Stay Cool With These Best Picks Available Online | Carrier[/caption]
In four easy steps, this aircon will be ready to use. Just prepare the exhaust hose, connect it to the unit, set it up on the window mount, and turn on the unit. It also has a comfortable cooling mode and an air swing.
Features we love
- setup
- easy setup with the exhaust hose
- cooling capacity
- other features
- flexible exhaust hose
- LED display
- remote control
- comfort cooling
Most convenient
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Portable Aircon Brands: Stay Cool With These Best Picks Available Online | TCL[/caption]
This unit from TCL already comes with quick-connecting accessories to make the setup a breeze. Aside from that, it does not need to drain water so that's pretty convenient. This is one of the reasons why it's included on our list of the best portable aircon units in the Philippines.
Features we love
- setup
- window kit is already part of the package
- cooling capacity
- Dual Condenser Technology
- Dual Fan Motor
- other features
- four-way swing
- integrated handle
- direct wash filter
- enlarged front air outlet
Best 3-in-1
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Portable Aircon Brands: Stay Cool With These Best Picks Available Online | Union[/caption]
This has slightly higher horsepower than the other aircons on this list. What's good about is that it also has auto water evaporation so you don't have to worry about draining it anymore. Its double condenser system also produces an enhanced cooling effect.
Features we love
- setup
- with window kit
- auto water evaporation
- rolling casters
- cooling capacity
- 12000 BTU/h
- 1.5hp
- double condenser
- other features
- cool, dry, fan modes
- touch control panel with LED and remote
Price Comparison Table
| Brand |
Price (Php) |
| Fujidenzo PAC-100 |
16,998.00 |
| Everest ET10po |
18,590.00 |
| Dowell PA-29K16 |
14,998.00 |
| Carrier PDCAR009CO |
22,100.00 |
| TCL TAC-09CPA |
18,995.00 |
| Union UGPAC-12003 |
27,295.00 |
