Overview
The best portable coolers are a great choice to beat the summer heat. It is well suited for home or office use. You can make the space more comfortable to work or sleep and do not depend on hosts or neighbors allowing you to install bulky equipment.
But what device should you choose when there are so many in the market? In this manual, we refer to all the different types of mobile cooling machines, their disadvantages, and what you should consider before you buy. Let's find out what portable air cooler is best for you.
- Best Overall: Frigidaire FHPC082AC1 Portable Room Air Conditioner
- Best Premium: Honeywell True Allergen Remover HPA300
- Best Purchased: Hessaire Products MC18M Mobile Evaporative
Trying to decide between the best hard coolers and best small coolers.
Reviews
1. Frigidaire FHPC082AC1 Portable Room Air Conditioner
Best Overall
Specification
- Brand: Frigidaire
- Cooling Power: 8000 British Thermal Units
- Special Feature: Portable,Dehumidifier
- Energy Star: No
- Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): 4.62
- Color: White
- Voltage: 115
- Product Dimensions: 12.17"D x 13.78"W x 26.8"H
- Noise Level: 50 dB
- Floor Area: 350 Square Feet
Pros
- Wheels easily
- Lightweight
Cons
- It's pretty noisy
- It’s hard to pay
Product's Summary
The Frigidaire FEC1K7GA00 mobile swamp coolers combined strong performance and lightweight maneuverability for an evaporative cooling machine at expensive levels but still below $100 compared to our second choice, Honeywell CO610PM.
The 10.6-gallon tank is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to use a swamp cooler for a long time, and if that isn't even good enough, you can stick a soft tube to use continuously for even longer periods. Three extremely thick cooling plates allow The Frigidaire FEC1K7GA00 to produce effectively cool moist air without leaving moisture on the floor and furniture.
It can effectively cool both indoor space and outdoor space up to 650 square feet, and along with mobility, it turns out to be a great choice if you're planning to switch your evaporative cooling from space to space. It also comes with a one-year warranty, which is a fairly common standard for portable swamp coolers.
The one-year warranty looks a bit short but it's quite standard on all the swamp coolers that we were looking at. Not only that, they can make noise while they're running at high power. Another issue of their high price may not be appropriate for students.
2. Honeywell True Allergen Remover HPA300
Best Premium Choice
Specification
- Color: Black
- Brand: Honeywell
- Product Dimensions: 20"D x 22.8"W x 10.8"H
- Power Source: Corded Electric
- Item Weight: 17 Pounds
Pros
- The size of a 14-gallon tank
- Plus large filter sizes
- Accepting the ice
Cons
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Small wheels hinder maneuverability.
Product's Summary
At about $430, Honeywell CO610PM is the most expensive mobile swamp cooler on our list, but also the most powerful. It has an impressive output power of 2100 cubic feet per minute and can cool areas of up to 850 square feet.
Evaporative cooling with so much power also requires a large container to not quickly run out of water, and Honeywell CO610PM does not let you down. This 14-gallon tank means that the evaporator can run for hours before it runs out, and if that's not enough, you can connect a soft tube and run it all day. This portable swamp coolant was designed for outdoor space, so it was slightly more durable than other types.
It also used a copper engine that had a much longer life than the standard fan engines. It is not a bad evaporative cooling, but strength and durability have been given preference over appearance.
In addition, they had some faults that I felt could change. First of all, it's not the looks of it as pretty as all the other machines, but this isn't the point. The key problem is that the wheels seem a little bit small, which makes it difficult for users to get around.
3. Hessaire Products MC18M Mobile Evaporative
Best Purchased
Specification
- Brand: HESSAIRE
- Material: Polypropylene
- Color: Gray
- Air Flow Capacity: 1300 Cubic Feet Per Minute
- Controls Type: Knob
- Reservoir Capacity: 4.8 Gallons
- Floor Area: 500 Square Feet
- Item Weight: 16 Pounds
- Model Name: MC18
Pros
- A high stream of air
- Plus large pools of water
Cons
- Expensive
- A year warranty
Product's Summary
The Hessaire MC18M can be small, but it is superior to some of the large portable swamp coolers on the market. If you want a compact model, the 500 square foot cooling area is very good but 4.8 gallons is smaller than some other portable cooling machines in this list.
It can process about three to four hours of continuous use before needing to recharge or you can install the nozzle for longer use. This mobile swamp coolant of Hessaire is of great energy efficiency, costing only $0.01 per hour to operate and a high-density evaporative material means it also has excellent evaporation efficiency. It is largely suited to outdoor areas, but can also be used indoors with good ventilation systems.
There is no LED, but the controls are simple and easy to use. Fan and pump speeds can be installed and adjusted with a rotating button. The Hessaire MC18M was made of firm but light ABS plastic, so it was also very durable.
Besides, there's a slight flaw in this machine, first with the price. The price of this machine isn't cheap, but I think it's a good investment area because of what it's going to bring to users. Then they have a relatively short warranty of one year.
FAQs
1. What's the difference between the swamp cooler and the air conditioner?
The marsh coolant, also known as the evaporative coolant, works best in dry and warm climates because it works by adding moisture to the air that passes through it by pushing it through humid pads, as well as cooling it. They need fresh air to avoid oversaturated air, so you'll usually need one or two open Windows when indoors.
An air conditioner draws in the air before cooling with a refrigerant and then flushes out again. Air conditioners often remove moisture from the air, so they are better for wetter areas. They require a vent to escape the warm air produced during cooling, which can often be done by a window attachment.
They tend to be more flexible than swamp coolers because of features such as a digital thermostat, heating systems, and timer that can be more commonly programmed. Portable air conditioners, however, cannot be used externally as possible evaporative cooling machines and they also tend to use more energy.
2. How much does a portable evaporator cost?
The cost of mobile evaporator cooling varies depending on your need for cooling. You could easily spend 70 dollars for a small apartment for a dorm room or a small office or pay 300 to 400 dollars for a much larger one to cool your garage, warehouse, and even outdoor space.
Remember, however, these are mobile swamp coolers, so they're only effective in hot, dry climates. If you live in a damp environment, it is still possible to use a swamp cooling machine for the hottest and driest times of the day, then turn on the air conditioner in the morning and wet evenings.
Evaporator cooling has a much lower cost than AC, so if you want to save power bills, this is an option. Since most mobile swamp cleaning equipment requires pads to operate, it is important to consider the constant cost of the pad. The price for these things starts at about 20 dollars, and you'll need to change them every year or three to five years depending on the model.
3. How does an evaporator save energy?
Since evaporative coolers have no compressors, their electrical consumption is significantly lower than the central air conditioner. On average, the evaporative cooling machine can make the surrounding temperature cooler than the outside air from 20 to 30 degrees. These limitations mean that evaporative cooling machinery does not provide the same comfort as portable air conditioners.
Final Words
The choice of the best portable coolers depends heavily on your living conditions. Mobile rotating devices are the most effective of them, lowering room temperature to what you consider comfortable because the cost of using a refrigerant can be dangerous in case of leaks.
Electric fans are the least effective in cooling your personal space, but they are effective and you can find relatively affordable patterns made from good quality materials.
Both portable and fan rotating devices are better suited to damp climates. If you live in places that are usually drier than wet, then the better option might be an evaporative cooling machine, so that you do not have to buy a dampener machine along with your cooling equipment.
Evaporators are efficient and safe, using water to lower the temperature around them and at an average price.
