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by Gen Wright, Gen

We all know that there are loads and loads of portable air conditioner units available in either online shops or brick-and-mortar businesses. We also know that some of these machines can become so specialized that the price tag is flashing the dollar sign right into the thousand dollar category. We also know that some of these portable air conditioner units are marketed as energy savers. However, this marketing information does not even scratch the surface when it comes to vital data about this product. If you really want to know more about what marketers are not saying, then read on.

Marketer says: This portable air conditioner is a space saving device. In normal language, this simply means that the unit is small. What the marketer is not saying are the technical specs that matter. Almost all portable air conditioner units are small. That's why they are portable in the first place. They can easily be carried from one place to the other with relative ease. The larger models are not really suitable for home use since they do tend to occupy a greater space. However, these larger models are usually built on wheels or platforms with wheels to make transport easier. So when a marketer has nothing more to offer about his product, other than being a ?space saving device,? you may want to actually research or demand technical specifications like how much power does the machine consume, how much does it take for it to cool a small room, and what additional functions it has (like dehumidifying or heating functions.)

You also have to take note that not all space saving devices come with matching small(ish) price tags. Sometimes, the smaller the machine is, the larger its charges are. One more thing about small portable air conditioner units: since manufacturers are trying to make the model as compact as possible, the mechanism within might be geared for all outage usage. These may not be energy saving devices at all. Saying thus, we now go to when the ?

Marketer says: This portable air conditioner is an energy saving device. In normal language, this simply means that it eats up lesser kilowatt usage of electricity. What the marketer is not saying is that this device will inadvertently increase your utility bills, whether you like it or not. Any air conditioner unit, whether it's portable or otherwise will most certainly spike your electricity usage by leaps and bounds. When the marketer says that it can help you save money when you use this product, ask specifically how the machine can do so.

The functions vary for one machine to the other. For example, a portable air conditioner unit with a dehumidifier is supposed to help you save money during the most humid and condensation-filled days. You can turn on the dehumidifier instead of blasting on the air conditioner. Although this may sound rational since theoretically, you can lower your electric usage by not turning on the air conditioner, it's actually not viable. For one thing, how many days of the year would you need the dehumidifier more than the air conditioner unit? Secondly, even with just the dehumidifying functions on, the machine still uses energy. If you want the real score behind the tag line, it does not hurt to ask for details.

First of all, you should remember that not all portable air conditioner units are the same. Aside from the price tag, there are some machines with specifications that would be great investment options even if it means going over your budget substantially. In other cases, some units may be inexpensive, but would later turn out to be not worth the money you paid for it at all. As a way of protecting your hard earned cash from spot buys which you might regret later on, here are a few tips on how to make your budget work for you when it comes to purchasing your very own portable air conditioner.

1. Are you deciding on a portable air conditioner purchase because you know that you would need one for most parts of the year; or because you think that you need some thing on a more temporary basis? Believe it or not, many people buy second hand junk – I mean – portable air conditioner units because they need one on a temporary basis. Say a special project came up and the room you are working in is stuffy and ill-ventilated.

Instead of buying a second-hand machine, which in all probability you will discard soon after, why not rent one from a company that specializes in such service? Depending on the model you get, and the duration of your use, you can actually get discount deals anytime. The best part of it is that you won't be stuck with a machine that can cause you major headaches once your project is done.

2. On the other hand, if you are trying to find a portable air conditioner on a more permanent basis, then do a bit of research first. There are so many online catalogues now that are easy to download and screen. One tip: instead of focusing your attention on prices alone, look at specifications as well. Some units are worth their way in gold. Pricier tags can sometimes mean installment payment options, to make purchasing a bit easier on your wallet.

3. Since you are looking into specifications now, you may want to choose an energy efficient model. You do have to remember that once you set up your portable air conditioner unit, your utility bills will soar. An energy efficient unit can cost more than its counterparts, but will help you save money in the future.

4. Have an e-mail alert for sales, or you could do it the conventional way: by checking newspaper ads for portable air conditioner sales. A going-out-of-business may not be the greatest thing to the owner of the store, but if he or she is selling new air conditioner units at half the original price, then that is good news indeed for you. Some online companies can alert you in case they do have warehouse sales, and you can check these out in the comfort of your own home. One small warning about purchasing from online companies though: always be on the lookout for additional charges like shipping and tax. You may be saving a lot of money on the sale of the machine, but hidden charges can zap your finances as well. In case you are buying from such sales, don't forget to ask for your product warranties.

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