Portable Air Cons vs Installed Air Cons | The Heat Pump People

With the summer heat, you might be left wondering what the best cooling option for you might be. In terms of heating and cooling systems, there are two primary options for consideration - a portable air conditioner, or a fully installed heat pump and air conditioner. There are pros and cons to both options, which we’ll explore below.

The first obvious difference is cost. A portable air conditioner (a single unit that sits on the floor of the area you wish to cool) is less of an initial investment. You can also move the unit from space to space, cooling only the areas that are currently occupied or the ones you wish to cool. This helps you save on running costs as well as the initial investment.

A fully installed air conditioning system is fixed, meaning it would need to use more energy to cool the entire house or you would need to invest in multiple units to cool different rooms. That being said, fixed high quality air conditioners are now very affordable in New Zealand. For many homeowners, the initial outlay is usually outweighed by the multitude of benefits a fixed system offers, from being more aesthetically pleasing to no drainage concerns.

A portable air conditioning unit can be intrusive in the space it is cooling by taking up floor area. It can also be knocked over and present a trip hazard. The cooling and heating capacity of portable systems are generally much lower than fixed systems, which are powerful and designed to cover a much bigger area.

Portable air conditioning units can have drainage and ventilation issues while installed systems appropriately drain to a suitable external location. A portable system needs additional drains trailing through your space to an open external doorway or into some sort of catching device to collect the fluid.

Portable air conditioning units are relatively generic, with only a few modes available. When it comes to installed systems, you can benefit from features such as eco mode, adjusting the swing, fan force, timer and more.

An installed system can also be customised to suit your particular requirements. It can be designed and fitted to suit the interior, can be placed out of sight, or in a convenient, serviceable location. It can be planned with multi room options as well as being designed to make less noise. Fixed air conditioners also come with longer warranty periods, with the design and installation of the system guaranteed by the company who provides it.

Both portable and installed air conditioning systems can be great if they are provided by a reputable company and suit your needs. The Heat Pump Peopleare passionate about providing the finest quality heating and cooling systems to our clients. If you’re interested in getting a portable or fixed air conditioner or have any questions about our heat pumps and air conditionersand how we can help you, feel free to contact us today.

Get in touch with our friendly team today by calling 03 974 0752 or contact us online.

Portable air conditioners come fully assembled and ready to use as opposed to split system units that require professional installation. Not only will this save you money on installation costs, but you also won’t have to wait for your air conditioner to be professionally installed before you can use it.