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TVFactFan
08-27-2007, 11:56 AM
Does anyone know someone who has a PORTABLE AC? I saw it's 7000 bTU's and it's a AC that you can move from room to room. Trying to decide is this a good investment, please someone talk to me I'm hot and miserable
Ireneparalegal
08-27-2007, 08:14 PM
I haven't a clue. I feel for you though. :eek: How hot is it?
coffield3
08-27-2007, 08:23 PM
Wont a regular fan do the trick in the mean time? :)
dawsongirl
08-28-2007, 12:15 AM
Just make sure you have a window to stick the hose out of. Those portable ones have a hose or something that sticks out a window. Exhaust or drainage...not sure what the hose does, but it's there.
Brieannas21
08-28-2007, 12:41 AM
Go to Home Depot and buy you a window AC.
Max Whittaker
08-28-2007, 01:45 AM
We modern people are so spoiled...
phoebe7165
08-28-2007, 01:50 AM
Go to Home Depot and buy you a window AC.

Yeah, I would think that HD or Lowe's sell something like that and they shouldn't cost too much.
coffield3
08-28-2007, 03:07 AM
We dont have A/C in our homes over here its to damn cold! lol.
Why do we get crappy weather?! although the capital gets better!
Already Gone
08-28-2007, 09:45 AM
Does anyone know someone who has a PORTABLE AC? I saw it's 7000 bTU's and it's a AC that you can move from room to room. Trying to decide is this a good investment, please someone talk to me I'm hot and miserable

Yes, it's a very good investment, It's alot easier to put in the window and take out, than a window AC. It really does a good job cooling my room off.
My parents have one too and they love it.

This is the part you put in the window.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/katesummers1969/portac1.jpg

Portable AC's at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-3893628-6252064?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Portable+Air+conditioner)

Portable AC's at Target (http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/602-3859046-7948667?field-keywords=Portable+Air+Conditioner&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1)

Portable AC's at Wal*Mart (http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&search_query=Portable+Air+Conditioners&ic=24_0)

Amcor and Haier are two very good brands.
TVFactFan
08-28-2007, 10:41 AM
Go to Home Depot and buy you a window AC.


well the portable sounds like a good one if it's $400 and that will save me from putting one in the window which i hate doing


I decided to just go ahead and buy a $60 high tech fan with nice features
TVFactFan
08-28-2007, 10:44 AM
Yes, it's a very good investment, It's alot easier to put in the window and take out, than a window AC. It really does a good job cooling my room off.
My parents have one too and they love it.

This is the part you put in the window.


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v335/katesummers1969/portac1.jpg

Portable AC's at Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/002-3893628-6252064?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Portable+Air+conditioner)

Portable AC's at Target (http://www.target.com/gp/search.html/602-3859046-7948667?field-keywords=Portable+Air+Conditioner&url=index%3Dtarget&ref=sr_bx_1_1)

Portable AC's at Wal*Mart (http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_constraint=0&search_query=Portable+Air+Conditioners&ic=24_0)

Amcor and Haier are two very good brands.



So it comes with something to put in the window so the hose can go through? That looks like what i will buy next year but just don;t have it in the budget right now. I want my account to be more sexy before I get that
Already Gone
08-28-2007, 10:53 AM
Yeah, it does. I placed a piece of wood on top of the window to keep it down tight on the vent. I don't know if you would have to do that with your windows but it's something to keep in mind.
I forgot to mention, that mine came with a remote control, which is an added bonus.

I know what you mean about budgets. I'm trying to be careful with mine.

Hopefully, it won't get really hot again in Philly until next summer.
TVFactFan
08-28-2007, 11:22 PM
Yeah, it does. I placed a piece of wood on top of the window to keep it down tight on the vent. I don't know if you would have to do that with your windows but it's something to keep in mind.
I forgot to mention, that mine came with a remote control, which is an added bonus.

I know what you mean about budgets. I'm trying to be careful with mine.

Hopefully, it won't get really hot again in Philly until next summer.


I bought a $60 Fan tonight-lol That's all I can afford. I have 5 fans on in my room right now-lol
Hollow
08-29-2007, 12:17 AM
continuing it in the message.
Stuck In The '70's
08-29-2007, 12:20 AM
I bought a $60 Fan tonight-lol That's all I can afford. I have 5 fans on in my room right now-lol
It'll probably only be hot for a couple of more weeks. Fall is almost here.
TVFactFan
08-29-2007, 12:27 AM
It'll probably only be hot for a couple of more weeks. Fall is almost here.


Yeah I just felt being so closed to Labor Day , it wasn't really worth it to spend money on a brand new AC when I can just tough it out for 4 more weeks. Now if it was June 28th I would have bought a New AC with the Quickness-lol
Ireneparalegal
08-29-2007, 12:31 AM
well the portable sounds like a good one if it's $400 and that will save me from putting one in the window which i hate doing


I decided to just go ahead and buy a $60 high tech fan with nice features
Did it come with a remote control? ;) :lol:

Mine does. :D
TVFactFan
08-29-2007, 12:33 AM
Did it come with a remote control? ;) :lol:

Mine does. :D


I don't need a remote control for a fan-lol It didn't come with one
Ireneparalegal
08-29-2007, 12:38 AM
I don't need a remote control for a fan-lol It didn't come with one
I need it. This way when I am in my bedroom and I need the fan at a lower speed or to turn off, there is my remote control. I can control all the settings.
Stuck In The '70's
08-29-2007, 12:40 AM
I don't think I've ever seen a remote control with a fan. :eek:
Max Whittaker
08-29-2007, 01:40 AM
I need it. This way when I am in my bedroom and I need the fan at a lower speed or to turn off, there is my remote control. I can control all the settings.

:eek: Refer back to my previous statement... :lol:
Ireneparalegal
08-29-2007, 01:42 AM
I don't think I've ever seen a remote control with a fan. :eek:
Are you kidding? That is all I see in the stores. The only ones that don't come with a remote control are the small desk fans.
Janice
08-29-2007, 01:45 AM
Yeah I just felt being so closed to Labor Day , it wasn't really worth it to spend money on a brand new AC when I can just tough it out for 4 more weeks. Now if it was June 28th I would have bought a New AC with the Quickness-lol
You might catch a good bargain on a new AC, with summer ending.
Stuck In The '70's
08-29-2007, 02:34 AM
Are you kidding? That is all I see in the stores. The only ones that don't come with a remote control are the small desk fans.
No I just bought me a new fan a few weeks ago. My other one died. I really wasn't looking but I don't remember any remotes. I'll have to pay more attention when I go to the store again.
Mr. Cranky
08-29-2007, 10:55 AM
We modern people are so spoiled...
Spoiled because we want air conditioning when it's steaming hot. :rolleyes:
Ireneparalegal
08-29-2007, 11:15 AM
Spoiled because we want air conditioning when it's steaming hot. :rolleyes:
Thank you. I was refraining from posting such a remark, but you said it and I thank you.

As for me using a remote, it is only for when I am in bed and the remote helps me because of constant backpain. This way I won't have to trouble myself from getting up if the room gets too cold. A cold environment can cause me more pain, as anyone with back pain can tell you. When it is hot, I will use the fan in my bedroom and after a while, it can get too cold, with the remote, I can adjust the setting as I am laying in bed. I can also adjust the oscillating setting.
TVFactFan
08-29-2007, 11:28 AM
You might catch a good bargain on a new AC, with summer ending.


A new AC wasn't apart of my new financial plan i just laid out for the remainder of the year, it was set and printed and i'm now about to create a new plan so i will just have to tough it out
Brieannas21
08-29-2007, 03:05 PM
A new AC wasn't apart of my new financial plan i just laid out for the remainder of the year, it was set and printed and i'm now about to create a new plan so i will just have to tough it out


HuH? In October (since summer will be over) you can go and buy a AC dirt cheap for next year. Why wait until next year to buy an AC when fall and winter are coming up?
Ireneparalegal
08-30-2007, 01:11 AM
HuH? In October (since summer will be over) you can go and buy a AC dirt cheap for next year. Why wait until next year to buy an AC when fall and winter are coming up?
Exactly. AC's are cheaper when it is cold/winter time. Just like heaters are cheap in hot/summer weather.