Should You Get Portable Or Stationary Air Conditioning?

Air conditioning is one of the most seasonal sales based electrical products on the market today, with the majority of sales coming in the times before and during the summer holidays. As you would expect there are many variations of the basic one fanned air conditioning system you would have found in the stores several years ago. However, this range of new style air conditioners comes at a price, choice, we all like to have a large range of products varying from prices to style to extra features but this always seems to leave you, as the consumer, slightly confused as to what the best product for your money is.

You can cut two clear distinctions between the air conditioners available, the first is the static air conditioner and the second is the portable air conditioners. The static type of air conditioning is the kind you would have fitted in your office or in a room that you spend most of your time, usually the bedroom and the living room. The portable air conditioning unit is more for those people that tend to move around a lot, not just in the house but also on holidays, long car journeys and so on. It is best to remember that although a portable air conditioner is usually used for on-the-go people you can still use it for in the house.

So really you need to ask yourself, what are the benefits of either and which one is better for your money?

Originally you would be directed to thinking that stationary or fixed to the wall air conditioning, was best for you and would be the best investment due to its durability. On the other hand, fairly recent modifications in the design of air conditioning units means you can now get some that can not only be temporarily fixed to a wall or desk but can also easily be removed and taken with you. This combination is much more beneficial but does come through in the price tag.

With the more expensive of the two types being portable air conditioners you should make sure you ask yourself if the air conditioning unit you are buying is both durable and practical. Yes a small hand sized portable air conditioner may be useful but will it easily break? And can you be sure it will keep you cool? If you are not asking these questions to yourself and end up buying in-the-moment then you will most likely end up with an overly priced small, fairly useless air conditioner.

When looking to buy either of the two air conditioning units you need to take into consideration:

• How much will it be used?


• If you have children will they be using it?


• Is it out of the reach of both your children and pets?


• Do you really need one? Or would opening your car window be better?


• Are you investing for the short term or the long term?


• Do you really need an air ionizer and other bonus extra features?

By taking these things into consideration before buying your air conditioning units you will be better able to get a durable, long lasting air conditioner that will be value for your money.