Colour
White
For Rooms Up To
1.8m³
Cooling Capacity
2.6 kW/9000 BTU
Unit Weight
21kg
Manual Louvers
Yes
Wheels For Portability
Yes
Refrigerant
R290
Product Dimensions (mm)
280 (Width) x 330 (Depth) x 685 (Height)
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| Customer Reviews | ★★★★☆ (11) | ★★★★☆ (11) | ★★★★★ (11) |
| Cooling & Heating Function | Cooling Only | Cooling & Heating | Cooling & Heating |
| Wifi Enabled | No | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling Capacity | 2.6 kW (9000 BTU) | 3.5 kW (12000 BTU) | 4.1 kW (14000 BTU) |
| Heating Capacity | N/A | 2.7 kW (9200 BTU) | 3 kW (10200 BTU) |
| Touch Panel & Remote Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Noise Level (dBA) | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| Max Input Power (W) | 950 | 1300 | 1500 |
| EER (W/W) | 2.74 | 2.69 | 2.67 |
| For Areas Upto (Square Metres) | Min 8 - 20 | Min 10 - 24 | Min 13 - 28 |
| Refrigerant Volume (g) | 160 | 200 | 260 |
A portable air conditioner is a self-contained portable system ideal for cooling single rooms. They typically sit on the floor and come with an installation kit for quick setup. Most models also have wheels, so you can move them to different rooms, making them a nice alternative to window units.
Portable air conditioners work by drawing hot air from a room into the unit and transferring it outside your home or building. Inside the portable air conditioner is a motor that cools the air that is circulated throughout the room.
An added bonus of portable air conditioners is that many can remove excess humidity from the air and release it out of the room via a hose.
Yes, most portable ACs need to be vented to the outside to remove hot air. This is usually done through a window using the included window venting kit.
Small Rooms (up to 300 sq. ft.): Choose a unit with 7,000–10,000 BTUs – perfect for bedrooms, nurseries, or offices.
Medium Rooms (350–700 sq. ft.): Opt for 11,000–14,000 BTUs – great for living rooms, sunrooms, or large bedrooms.
Large/Commercial Spaces: For server rooms, event venues, or industrial use, explore our high-capacity models designed for commercial cooling.
They are generally less efficient than split or central air systems but more efficient than older window units. Look for models with Energy Star certification for better efficiency.
Most portable air conditioners have decibel levels in the 40-60 decibels range. Several factors can influence the overall sound level of your portable AC including:
Where in the room the air conditioner is placed. The speed at which the unit is running. Soundproofing or noise reducing capabilities found in the AC.
It depends. Similar to a window-mounted air conditioner, a portable air conditioner is effective in cooling its immediate area. However, the cold air will not travel down the hallway or through narrow doorways. If a space has very large openings from one room to another, then it is possible that adjacent spaces may experience a slight cooling effect. Fans can also be used to help circulate the air for additional cooling coverage.
