(Part 2) Best room air conditioners according to redditors

Yeah, it's really nice. After a quick Google, I've found it. Adding to my wishlist now.

Sidenote: Really nice photo OP! Not sure if it's purposeful, but the out of focus bars along the top and bottom make the image look really sharp and miniature.

First off, as recommended, check your lease for the rules on air conditioning. I've been in some that are very specific, and some that aren't. Window AC is usually banned because they ruin the look of a nice building, but sometimes if the building is paying utilities they may also have limits due to the power consumption of an AC unit.

I would also talk to your doctor, they may be able to provide a letter that says you need the AC for health reasons.

Finally, if you are using a window unit now, have you looked into a portable unit instead? My current apartment does not allow window units, but they don't limit portable AC because the window attachment for hoses is less obvious. While a portable unit is louder and less efficient than a window unit, a dual-hose model can still do a good job cooling down a room. Depending on what you find in your lease, you may be able to switch the bedroom to a portable unit now, and then save the window unit for the living room in June. I have this Whynter dual-hose portable AC which I use in my bedroom, the noise is less obnoxious than most portables and it works really well.

Or you could buy a commercial version for half the price with 3 times the efficiency.


https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HFGJ3T

I work in HVAC, not a lawyer. My understanding is that you are legally entitled to a working furnace, but working AC isn't legally required. We've had many interactions with tenants who, like you, would like to somehow intervene in the approval process to speed things up. The problem is that you don't own the equipment, so you can't give us permission to work on it. Realize that if you take matters into your own hands, they are not legally obligated to reimburse you (AFAIK) and could probably hold you liable for any actual or assumed damage done by a contractor that you hire without their consent. This is important because it isn't always easy to tell exactly what caused any machine to fail. You don't want them to have the option to blame you.

Therefore, given your other comments about your rental rate and the inactivity of the property owner, why don't you get a window unit for your bedroom? The cheapest options are about $350, but you can always get a used one off of CL. Make sure you get one that runs off of 120 volts, as many need 240 volts which will not run on on a standard plug. This would work.

The other option is an evaporative cooler like this which is much cheaper and still works well in a pinch. It will add humidity to the air, but definitely helps in making the heat bearable (like 75 degrees or so down from 95).

Sorry you're having problems! Problems suck, I hope this has been helpful :D

thanks for the info! just got a stern talking to from the super and electrician. i didn't realize other appliances should be turned off when blow drying... now i know.

wrt to AC, i have this unit from my old apartment. am i uber fucked? i'm guessing you might need to know what else i've plugged in, but figured i'd ask.

Couple of thoughts

1. They are doing this to boost value. It’s just a matter of time before they raise rates to capture that value. Time to shop alternative places to live.
   
   
2. it may require legal action. Which may cost more than #3. But there is a free law place on 13th
   
   
3. there are technical options
   
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y1BLFBN/
   
   https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NQGJJGC/

I too have central AC. That said i also have a window unit in the room where my lab is.

Even without the lab, the room is not cooled adequate. But the window unit keeps the central A/C from overworking. They are perfect for cool a smaller space that put off lots of heat, so that the central AC doesnt overwork and can cool the rest of the area. in this regard they save power when only run when people are home.


https://www.amazon.com/hOme-5000-Window-Mounted-Conditioner/dp/B06WRRZLYB/ref=sr_1_3/143-7044090-4387660?ie=UTF8&qid=1523673534&sr=8-3&keywords=window+ac+units

You can also get something like this

https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Compact-Portable-Evaporative-Humidifier/dp/B008UHXPD4/ref=sr_1_8?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1523673554&sr=1-8&keywords=Portable+AC

What my room really needs a ductless mini split, but these do just fine (i have a portable) and double as AC for extended power outages (like during hurricanes in my area).

They make vertical units. I have one in a window upstairs that is a single window that opens from the side.

Something like THIS

I basically take the window out, put this guy in and fill the rest of the space with thick ridged foam insulation. Not sure if this helps or not based on your description.

Can you post some pictures? I can definitely provide some insight into your problems (tailored insight with more info). You say you have a $500 budget, Your best option would be to:

1. Airseal. Airseal Everything as tight as you can, doors, windows, ceiling leaks around lights/walls. You can't be too anal about this step. Use great stuff spray foam in a can for big obvious gaps and use throwaway clothing because if it gets on clothing it's stuck there forever fill the walls and ceiling with. For smaller gaps use a caulk. In the airsealing portion of your home center there will be caulking rope which is non-hardening removable caulking to seal up any windows you would want to open in the summer.
   
   
2. Insulate. Your budget options will be blown in insulation and fiberglass batt insulation. For any uncovered stud-wall or ceiling you can add face fiberglass batt insulation. Caulk the sheathing to the studs/rafters and the studs to the floor and any seams you can find between the sheathing, this is part of the air sealing step For any covered wall you can use a hole saw to cut a hole in the middle of the wall/ceiling and blow in cellulose. Your local home center will offer free rental with a minimum purchase and I've heard you can return any unused bales at the purchase price without effecting the free rental. If you have a garage door you can use foam sheets cut to size and secured with great stuff or stuff called foam caulking rope which is grey round long squishy foam that you can stuff between the panel and frame of the door. If there are a bunch of windows I recommend covering some of them with foam board attached with 3M double sided foam adhesive. The windows you want to keep letting in light use the window shrink wrap kits for help seal them up and add a layer of airgap which acts almost as an extra pane for insualtion.
   
   
3. Heating. A Watt is a Watt*. A 1,100W electric radiator will put out the exact same amount of heat as a 1,100W fancy fireplace. I recommend a plug in 1,100W electric oil filled radiator. These don't get hot enough to start a fire if a little bit of sawdust gets on them.
   
   Additional notes: foil faced bubble wrap has poor insulating properties but it does reflect heat decently, I suggest avoiding foil faced bubblewrap for more conventional insulations.
   
   You want to keep warm moist air from contacting the outside sheathing, cover any exposed insualtion with a vapor barrier like poly plastic on a roll. Walls with internal covering should be sealed to keep inside air from leaking through also.
   
   All of what I said should come in under $500 with a bunch of sweat equity. $50 for airsealing supplies, 300-400 for insulation, $30 for an electric radiator. That's a maximum of $480 assuming the space isn't too large, maybe 10x20ft attached to a house.
   
   

• A mini split heat pump will move 2,000 to 3,000 Watts of heat while consuming only 1,000 Watts. It will also provide cooling and dehumidification in the summer. You can find through the wall units that look like window air conditioners but heat also just like a mini-split. Would make a good xmas gift for yourself: https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FFRH0822R1-115-volt-Slide-Out-Conditioner/dp/B00L4RLMNM?ref_=fsclp_pl_dp_1
  
  I'd still like to see some pictures.

Right now amazon has a discount on the Raspberry Pi 3 (Canada)
Costing only 48$ with free shipping.

The only 2 must have are the Raspberry Pi 3 and the Micro USB Power Supply which is 11.95$.

You can get an SD card for 10$ and a case for 5$ in websites like Gearbest or AliExpress (Chinese retailers). It just got down to 75$ !

Why not just build a 12v hvac system, stuff it in your trunk, and just route the vents to the cabin?

It's doable, I've done the legwork on it a few months ago.

Something like this

https://youtu.be/oMNVrI64FkE

You'd just have to do some homework and see what's best for you.

Easiest route would be to get an AC converter to DC

Then go out into a small window unit ac

Frigidaire 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner w/ Mechanical Controls, FFRA0511Q1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IYQXY78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dt1TCbP9C37K0

Specs say it runs at around 530 watts

So you'd grab a ~700 watt ac convertor

Might want to route the condensing radiator outside to blow the heat out

You could extend and route the control knobs to your dash

, other route would be to piece together a hvac system using a dc 12v motor

The price from Amazon.ca is $42.00 for the board , $30.00 for the case and $12.00 for the power supply for a total before tax price of $84.00. My time to set up the SNES system aand load the software is worth something - I would do it for $110.00

Evaporative coolers or swamp coolers work where you have dry heat. Swamp coolers are best used in places that you arent trying to keep super cool, like a garage. It needs constantly new air or the process doesnt work. Because the change in humidity is the mechanism for cooling. See this [CHART] (http://www.alloutcool.com/image-files/evaporative-cooler-chart458x298.gif)
This chart shows the best case scenario for cooling, based on starting air conditions. We are at about 30% humidity and temp should be about 100F so best case you are looking about a temp in the low 80's that will now be very humid, like 80% humidity. So it will take the edge off but wont be very cool. Due to the size of the unit you listed, it will not be very effective at cooling the space as it just does not move enough air. You need something more this size 1 or 2.

For the people to whom it's relevant:

$480 gets you a portable, dual-hose AC/heating heat pump.

12,000 BTU of AC, and 10,000 BTU of heating. Maybe $100 more than a normal portable AC. Good reviews. Can effectively cool around 500 square feet, and effectively heat around 250 square feet.

http://amzn.com/B00CHQKIZC

Look for the coolers that you put ice water into - the fan chills the air. They work really well and do not need to be vented. Here is one: https://www.amazon.com/Honeywell-Compact-Portable-Evaporative-Humidifier/dp/B008UHXPD4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1525724522&sr=8-2&keywords=air+coolers+for+room+portable+that+uses+ice+water

The soil I used was called BioBizz, it grew well and didn't 'heat up' like some of the other soils some people seem to have problems with. I'd defintiely recommend it.

I've moved from soil to DWC (simple bucket, pump and airstone) and I gotta say it's quite low maintenance. You can do a check up/top up every couple of days and aside from about 3 weeks when it drinks like a fish and needs new water every 3 days (or so) it tends to go about a week between changes and you feel some new nutes would be good for it after a couple of top ups.

Soil dried out quicker, especially under hot lights and with a small grow space it meant dragging the plant(s) out to water them every couple of days. Felt laborious and, at times, more like a chore than a hobby. And watering, if done properly, is a fairly slow process.

Not saying go DWC, just giving you my personal experience of them both since you sound like you're working hard in life mate. 2 jobs and school - go you!

I've been wondering the same thing. I'm not sure how efficient they are if you are trying to chill to say lagering temps, but I have seen some setups use aquarium chillers in tandem with coolers (as the liquid repository).

EDIT: Here's the build some one at Brau Supply did, so must have some power to it: https://brausupply.com/blogs/news/perfect-fermentation-control

Oooh we need a before and after!

(PS If you did want a new desk IKEA counter tops are life)

I just purchased this mouse mat :D https://smile.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01EAEKHU4

I've never seen another person who lives in the Lancaster/Palmdale area on Reddit before. Anyway, I bought an evaporative cooler from Amazon a couple months ago for $100. It works perfectly for out here (Lancaster). I roll it to my bathtub and open the side and let water go in for 20 seconds. It makes my room easily 20 degrees cooler. I can also add ice into it as well to make it even cooler.

Here's the link to it: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000R48G5K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Honestly, even entry-level chillers kinda sting when you see the price tag. My home is an oven and fans/ice/water changes just weren't cutting it so I recently bit the bullet and got what seemed like the most affordable legitimate offering out there (this guy from Active Aqua) but even that was $335, plus a pump.


A set of fans can give you a drop of at least a few degrees and if you can get that to work it will save you a lot of money, but if you want the peace of mind knowing your axolotl will always have a stable and safe temperature it's gonna be a bit of an investment.


If you buy a chiller, things to look out for would be

1. what size fittings it has (for ease of setting up hoses, the less creative plumbing the better)
   
   
2. how many GPH it accepts (should roughly match your filter if possible, otherwise you may need a separate pump)
   
   
3. the performance curves in the manual should show you how much it can cool a given volume of water. The chiller I linked to above can chill 50L from 70 to 60 in about an hour, for example

oh yeah it was fuckin hot earlier this summer. like 75 at 3AM type heat, 95 during the day. I forget.

the thing worked wonders, totally worth it even for just the two nights i used it.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DLPUWG2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Definitely. My house gets super hot, and being able to bring the AC unit to any room I'm in is a godsend. I got this one (was cheaper last year) and it's worked well for me, at least for one summer! I've read ones with dual hoses are better.

Since only u/roadbird21 really answered this I'll jump in. Do you own the house or rent it? Is it long term rent (like you know you'll have it for 5+ years ) or short term? And do you have alot of money or a little?

Short term: (if you don't own the house/don't have a ton of money)Dehumidifiers are a great option. Dry air is not as sweat inducing as wet air is. Also get one or two portable AC units. As large as you can afford (by BTU) such as this one.

These work by having an exaust for hot air. Route this up the stairs and outside the nearest window. You can buy extra tubing from home Depot. Get enough AC for double the room size.

Medium term (you have more money, a long rent that's several years). Something like this would be good

Long term: you have a long rent, own the property, or have a ton of money

This is what your looking for

Note, I do a ton of DIY projects, including plumbing and electrical for my house. I probably would get someone to install this anyhow. Also, if your renting. You need to talk with your land lord.

It's on Amazon UK if that helps - it's not custom!!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01EAEKHU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3nzozbRKNW28R

I'd basically have to buy a narrow AC designed for casement windows. Those things are pricey af.

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FFRS1022R1-115-volt-Conditioner-Full-Function/dp/B00VV2JV3I/ref=sr_1_2?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1499707435&sr=1-2&keywords=narrow+air+conditioner

Hey, advanced welcome to California :) Since I'm from Cali, I can tell you this right now: It can get REAAAAALLLLYYYY HOOOOTTTT!!! The other night before my job interview, I actually couldn't sleep because I felt like I was in a sauna and I was melting all night long! (Fortunately, I got hired lol)

Anyway, I'm actually thinking of getting something like this -> a portable air conditioner :D

It's pretty affordable I think if you consider how much misery it would save you from :D Really, the only thing I hate about California is the HEAT... you know there's a terrible heat wave when the ambulances are visiting my neighborhood almost everyday due to senior citizens who couldn't take the heat anymore.

Yep, so please, really take the heat issue of California seriously. You don't want to be experiencing it and have no way of saving yourself.

If the place you're going to live in has proper air conditioning, then good! But if not, then definitely get this one.

I also suggest ANYTHING at all that would help you fight heat in case you don't have an air conditioner. Even an electric fan is useless when the air it spews out is hot. That's how I suffered the other night X_X

So there we go, welcome to California and I hope you'll have fun here :D There are lots of beautiful places in California! Be sure to check out Disney Land in Anaheim, Universal Studios somewhere (I forgot), and Knott's Berry Farm (in Buena Park - this is a city, not a park lol!!!) :D

Ok one last reminder: Please take the heat issue seriously, that's all I can really warn you about California lol :)

Ooops I almost forgot, if you ever think that my advice is useful to you, well I don't really have anything under $5 on my wish list, but I do have a friend whom I want to cheer up (and my friend has $5 and less items), if possible, I'd like to give my win to my friend :) Thank you very much and enjoy California (just not the heat) :D

LOTS of mini-splits for less than $1k. Have installed a few of the Pioneer units with great success. I have the tools and some experience, so I suggest if you DIY, let a professional hook up the copper lines, vacuum the lines, and turn it up. Typically about $150. If you buy one of the name-brands and get a full install you are looking at $2-3K.

Here is a one-ton unit that given your description of the space, should do the trick.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DVW6G42/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_QI4rDbTG7B204

sure, i use an active aqua brand water chiller on amazon, when it was on sale for $270

here is the link : https://www.amazon.com/Hydrofarm-Active-Aqua-Chiller-10/dp/B0048IVBT4

EDIT: i found a better deal: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BHHP71C/ref=dp_cerb_3?th=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01B4XUUDI/

This is the most efficient window unit I could find. 5000 btu for 410 watt.

I believe 6 of these solar panels: https://www.amazon.com/Renogy-Polycrystalline-Photovoltaic-Solar-Module/dp/B00DCCOSV0/ would fit on the roof of an extended ford van.

In response to /u/boolean_union :

>> I haven't done much research recently, but I'm hoping that mini ductless split systems (similar to what you see in hotels) start to become more consumer-oriented. Then you could just have a small enclosure outside the apartment in which to mount the condenser, a tiny port for the coolant line, and then place the evaporator wherever you want it inside the apartment.

Check out 12:50 of your video. Apparently what they are looking for does exist: RolliCool "portable" mini split. While the quality of this particular is definitely dubious, apparently what OP is looking is out there already, and I'd expect to see better options out there with time.

Casement window air conditioner. They're a thing.

This seems pretty cost effective, I'm going to guess right now and say the room is maybe 8' x 5' x 8' (it has a narrower door on it). So fairly small, almost a closet.

Would one of these really make that much of a difference?

Also this one seems to have the best reviews what do you think?

It is this
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UHXPD4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We used these for each of our springbar/Kodiak tents: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000R48G5K?cache=b36992ba57de02dd5dabf0957f6823b1&pi=SY200_QL40&qid=1410491672&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1

Only downside is that they draw about 50 watts (110v) on high, but they make the tent heavenly.

Interesting. While researching what you posted, I found this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NQGJJGC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B07NQGJJGC&linkCode=as2&tag=b07nqgjjgc-ws-20&linkId=f64ae93e87a2168aea5da27aa2be9a3b#customerReviews

So I've never purchased a standalone air dehumidifier.

I can vouch for this portable AC doing well(cooling and dehumidifying) for 8 months in Southwest Texas. I never had to drain the thing so the auto evaporate feature worked quite well. Didn't have it in July/August and I'm assuming you're talking about closer to Houston if you're that worried about humidity. The unit didn't break when I had it(moved and no longer needed it so I gave to a family member that did). I believe it is still in use but I have no idea about the proper longevity. Based on the Amazon reviews, I'd guess it wouldn't be a long term solution but in terms of portable ACs it was still the best I could find for Texas.

My guess is someone from Houston/Corpus/Florida will be able to help more on specialized dehumidifiers.

Buy something similar to this


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000R48G5K/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?qid=1411928213&sr=1-12&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70#

https://www.amazon.com/hOmeLabs-Window-Air-Conditioner-Temperature/dp/B06WRRZLYB/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?keywords=window+ac+unit&qid=1563129709&s=gateway&sprefix=window+ac&sr=8-6.

Solves half your problem for under $200. The rest is best handled by someone with a shit ton of letters after his or her name. YTA.

I looked at the options, I'll list just for the sake of completeness:

1.Brewjacket immersion chiller - ~400$ plus additional for different fermenters

Pros: relatively universal, not in the thousands, portable
Cons: Can't chill more than 20 degrees below, noisy, cleaning with iodophor.

2.Cool Zone Cooling Jacket $70 just jacket, ~$150 for a fuller setup

Pros: works on most fermenters, compact, cheap
Cons: you still need something to chill your water/glycol, but if you have kegerator or icy water in a chest cooler it could work.

3.Chest freezer ~$100-200

Pros: Cheap, can be used for other things, fits most of the fermenters, especially with a collar, no additional cleaning required.
Cons: takes a lot of space.

4.Ss Brewtech FTSs $250 for 7g brewbucket

Pros: Well made, works fine, not hard to clean
Cons: Only works with SS Brebucket, needs separate chilling like a chest freezer or icy water in a chest cooler.

5.Aquarium chiller - there are different ones, I think you need to calculate your BTUs, at least a 1000 BTU is needed to chill 5g tank to 50F from 80F. Example: https://www.amazon.com/Active-Aqua-AACH10HP-Chiller-Cooling/dp/B07BHHQLKR $400

Pros: relatively cheap, no additional work required
Cons: You would need a pump, hoses and a way to chill, this is more like a combo with Cooling jacket or SS Brewtech FTSs. Only setup to work with one fermenter (maybe could be split with two pupmp pumping)


I think if you have space nothing beats chest freezer price-wise or in convenience. Plus you could do other things with it.

Other than that you need to look at pros/cons for yourself.

This is my idea buy this unit

Black + Decker BPACT10WT Portable Air Conditioner, 10,000 BTU https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DLPUWG2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_rhgmDbH3D8P2D

Run a duct into my tent from my AC unit
iPower GLDUCT4X8C 4 inch 8 feet Non-Insulated Aluminum Foil Vent with 2 Clamps, Ducting https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EPE3XHY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fjgmDbSBGP211

Then eventually connect both into one duct and vent out my window
Ideal-Air 736185 Branch, 4x4x4 Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002JLA4PE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3jgmDb3R218GH

So something like that? To vent cold air into my tent?

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0090HOCWG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This is the soil

https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B005PX47FG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thos are the suplements that i use

The temp is always between 23-30 depends on the temp outside, but it never goes over 30

Just orderd a Ph tester can tell you more next week..

What is rh and runoff? Sorry :/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BHHP71C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017R709UE/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R62NCKB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Add some plumbing and I can scale it to 3-4 fermenters pretty easily.

Alas I am Canadian. I have my eyeballs on this:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B0131AYG8C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A34IVHW5OUAV7P&psc=1

Cheaper because it's in Canuck Fun Bucks, and it's a whole amp more current, which is a whopping 5 extra watts over and above what I am using now :D.

I just got this from Amazon. It'll be here in two days.

It's cheap, probably inefficient, but if you run it for 4 hours or so everyday, it'll be really cheap to run and you'll stay cool. If you really want to economize, put up car reflectors in your room. That'll keep out a lot of heat as well.

Fascinating. So cooling is done by evaporating liquids. I did research, so this is how this machine works? Apparently the unit consumes much less electricity than an AC unit.

I would recommend a dual-hose unit, e.g.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003MQBYYU

Single hose means you are exhausting conditioned air.

Edit: Cheaper one:
https://www.amazon.com/Whynter-ARC-122DHP-Digital-Portable-Conditioner/dp/B015P2HKJ6

Or more power for the same price as what I originally linked:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UVCQ6L4

I was just going to ask if anyone tried using like an acquarium chiller or undersink drinking water chillers

this one comes in several cooling capacities even.

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any idea if 3k btu/hr is enough to cool coolant for a 7 gallon ftss?

You could put in a mini-split system if you want to avoid ductwork altogether. Used heavily in commercial applications and often integrated into the building's automation system, so it should be rather straightforward to connect with HA. At the very least it could be automated via a WiFi thermostat - my Honeywell RTH9580 works well with HA.

If you own the house, I would install a mini-split system for your master bedroom. Something like this will do the trick. https://smile.amazon.com/Pioneer-Air-Conditioner-Inverter-Ductless/dp/B01DVW6BG0/

talking about a roll-around AC unit that vents into the crawl space below the closet floor or into the garage across the wall. These are standard AC power that i would have to route to the space but that's easy because there's a connection on the other side of the wall in the garage i can T off of. I'm just looking for tips on which one to buy since this is about reliability and consistency.

https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FFRH0822R1-115-volt-Slide-Out-Conditioner/dp/B00L4RLMNM/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1541962627&sr=8-13&keywords=portable+heat+pump

Something like that. Make sure that it's a heat pump and not just an electric heater. The best way to tell is to multiply the volts times the amps to find the watts. THen divide the BTU output by that result. If the BTU output is 3.4x the watts, it's just an electric heater. If it's significantly higher than that, it's a heat pump heater.

what about this

$750 for the parts. You get it set up to the point of line purging and pay a HVAC tech half-a-day labor to purge the lines.

Yes, it’s a small window unit. Is there something you suggest I do differently?

Hessaire Products MC18M Mobile Evaporative Cooler, 1,300 Cfm Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HFGJ3T/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_sO7yCbS7Z2VB2

Not sure how much $$ you have in this but probably for not much more could of got one of these, I have one and it works great if you are looking for other options down the road. https://www.amazon.com/Active-Aqua-AACH10HP-Chiller-Cooling/dp/B07BHHQLKR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=water+chiller&qid=1568726390&sr=8-3

You're talking about window A/Cs like this, right?

Have you ever seen a portable with that feature?

That was the best solution for me, they also sell Water Chillers, but they are very pricey.

With the fans blowing I have to top of my water every other day, as it evaporates quicker now, so keep that in mind.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B4XUUDI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2UU8RSRECPQHN&coliid=I1S0E2EC16VS5Y

That's the most efficient one I've found.

I'm using This as the medium. I transplanted them from smart pots to normal pots less than a week ago because they weren't working out for me.

The top plant had a bit of shock but seems to be doing better and it's always had a kind of droopy look.

I was giving nutes but both plants every time I watered them (every 2-3 days) now I just give normal ph'd water between and they've been doing better.

I got it on Amazon 2 years ago. Amazon link

What do you think about this one ? https://www.amazon.de/BioBizz-02-075-110-Naturd%C3%BCnger-All-Mix-Potting/dp/B0090HOCWG/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=growing+soil&qid=1554751099&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I’ve had good luck with this unit. I have two; one arrived damaged from shipping and rattled terribly so amazon replaced it.

https://www.amazon.com/Whynter-Dual-Portable-Conditioner-ARC-110WD/dp/B00CHQKIZC/

The portable AC units are just not very efficient. This is a consequence of their design, having to collect the heat and exhaust it through an air duct.

For not a lot more than the cost of a large portable AC, you can get a mini-split air-conditioner / heat-pump. Its design is almost identical to a central-air unit, so it is quite efficient.

Here is an example of a mini-split:

https://www.amazon.com/PIONEER-Air-Conditioner-Minisplit-Heatpump/dp/B01DVW6BG0

Just did this exact thing for the same reason. I bought this one. It took about 4 hours to install but I’m pretty handy. I’ve been very happy with it.

This is the only one I know of with a heat pump https://www.amazon.com/Frigidaire-FFRH0822R1-115-volt-Slide-Out-Conditioner/dp/B00L4RLMNM/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1495833843&sr=8-5&keywords=heat+pump

Kansas here. They don't do shit most of the time. My buddy had a smaller one, like this I think. We bought an old ice maker (one of those free standing ones that makes like 20 pounds a day). We'd pour a days worth of ice into the bottom then fill it with water so the water it was blowing over was cooler. It helped a little but not a ton, because the cardboard thing held the water long enough to warm it up.

[Here. ](http://www.Frigidaire.com/ 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner w/ Mechanical Controls, FFRA0511Q1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IYQXY78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WmMWCbXK7F3BG)