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Portable Air Conditioners - Why you shouldn't like them
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Technology Connections explains why single-hose portable air conditioners are inefficient and often a poor choice compared with window units. It details how the single hose pulls in warm outside air and wastes energy.
The go-to recommendation to watch before buying a portable AC, cited in nearly every thread on cooling.
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