Always buy a dual-hose model over a single-hose model; single-hose units pull hot air from outside into the house, defeating their purpose. Pay attention to the 'SACC' BTU rating, not the older ASHRAE rating.
Updated Apr 6, 2026
Adrinfly
2-8H Timer 4-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner Personal Evaporative Cooler with 700ML Water Tank, 4-Speeds, Black
29BSA05196
$119
Adrinfly
5,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Evaporative Cooler with Remote, 3-Speeds, 2 Gal Tank, 4-Ice Packs, for Bedroom Office
29BSA05197
$216.56
Costway
Costway 6000 BTU (10000 BTU ASHRAE) Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 AC Unit With Cool Dehum Fan Sleep Mode
CSHY001164
$239.99
Gymax
8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Cools 250 sq. ft. with Dehumidifier and Remote, White
GYMKT0015
$276.77
Garvee
Garvee 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner-3-in-1 AC Unit with Remote Control- 24H Timer- Sleep Mode- Cooling and Fan and Dehumidifier for 450 Sq. Ft Home- Kitchen and Office- Remote- White
CJH-PHO-10GRDO58
$285.49
LG
LG Portable Air Conditioner 6,000 BTU (DOE/SACC) / 10,000 (ASHRAE)
LP0625WFR
$329
Adrinfly
4-in-1 65W Portable Air Conditioner Indoor 3-Speed Air Cooler w/ 5L Water Tank, 4-Ice Packs, Remote Control for Bedroom
29BSA05186
$333.63
LG
LG 7,300 BTU (SACC) 11,000 BTU (ASHRAE) Portable Air Conditioner 115V, White
LP0725WSSM
$349
Frigidaire
Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier & Fan, White
FHPC102AC1
$368
Friedrich
Friedrich ZoneAire Compact 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 115 V, White
ZCP10SB
$399
Adrinfly
2-8H Timer 4-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner Personal Evaporative Cooler with 700ML Water Tank, 4-Speeds, Black
$119
Adrinfly
4-in-1 65W Portable Air Conditioner Indoor 3-Speed Air Cooler w/ 5L Water Tank, 4-Ice Packs, Remote Control for Bedroom
$333.63
LG
LG 7,300 BTU (SACC) 11,000 BTU (ASHRAE) Portable Air Conditioner 115V, White
$349
Adrinfly
5,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Evaporative Cooler with Remote, 3-Speeds, 2 Gal Tank, 4-Ice Packs, for Bedroom Office
$216.56
Frigidaire
Frigidaire 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier & Fan, White
$368
Makita
120 MPH 473 CFM LXT 18VX2(36V) Brushless Blower Kit w/Vacuum Attach Kit(5.0 Ah) w/ 18V LXT/12V max CXT Bluetooth Speaker
$729
Frigidaire
Frigidaire 12,000 BTU ASHRAE (8,000 BTU DOE) 115 V White 3-In-One Portable Air Conditioner
$443.1
Edendirect
10,000 BTU (6,450 BTU DOE) Portable Air Conditioner Cools 400 sq. ft. with Heater, Dehum & Remote, 3-Speed Fan
$461.35
LG
LG Portable Air Conditioner 6,000 BTU (DOE/SACC) / 10,000 (ASHRAE)
$329
Friedrich
Friedrich ZoneAire Compact 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 115 V, White
$399
LG
LG 10,200 BTU (SACC) 14,000 BTU (ASHRAE) Portable Air Conditioner Cooling & Heating 115V, White
$569
LG
LG 14,000 BTU ASHRAE (10,000 BTU DOE) 115V White DUAL Inverter Smart Wi-Fi Portable Air Conditioner
$578
LG
LG 8,350 BTU (SACC) 12,000 BTU (ASHRAE) Portable Air Conditioner 115V, White
$439
Friedrich
Friedrich ZoneAire Premier Inverter Portable Air Conditioner
$699
LG
LG 10,200 BTU (SACC) 14,000 BTU (ASHRAE) Smart Portable Air Conditioner 115V, White
$539
Friedrich
Friedrich ZoneAire Select 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner 115 V, White
$549.97
Garvee
Garvee 14000 BTU Portable AC Cool Dry Fresh Modes Remote Cools 750 Sq Ft
$417.07
Costway
10800 BTU(DOE) Portable Air Conditioner Cools 800 sq. ft. w/Heater (11500 BTU) Dehumidifier 3 Control Methods, White
$535.35
Gymax
8000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Cools 250 sq. ft. with Dehumidifier and Remote, White
$276.77
Garvee
Garvee 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner-3-in-1 AC Unit with Remote Control- 24H Timer- Sleep Mode- Cooling and Fan and Dehumidifier for 450 Sq. Ft Home- Kitchen and Office- Remote- White
$285.49
Costway
Costway 6000 BTU (10000 BTU ASHRAE) Portable Air Conditioner 3-in-1 AC Unit With Cool Dehum Fan Sleep Mode
$239.99
Average lifespan
Portable ACs last 5-10 years. Compressors eventually fail or lose refrigerant.
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Common Failure Modes
Compressor failure or refrigerant leaks render the unit useless and are rarely cost-effective to repair. Internal float switches can fail, causing the unit to stop cooling or leak water.
Always buy a dual-hose model over a single-hose model; single-hose units pull hot air from outside into the house, defeating their purpose. Pay attention to the 'SACC' BTU rating, not the older ASHRAE rating.
Portable ACs last 5-10 years. Compressors eventually fail or lose refrigerant.
Top-rated portable air conditioners brands include LG, Adrinfly, Friedrich, Frigidaire, Garvee and more. Covala Shopping tracks 21 portable air conditioners from 9+ brands.
Portable ACs are highly inefficient compared to window units, leading to high electricity bills. The only minor maintenance is cleaning the dust filter and occasionally replacing window seals.
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