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Old 06-26-2017, 04:30 PM
 
Location: Seattle
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I picked up a portable stand alone conditioner last summer from Mclendon's Hardware. I'm currently in Naknek, AK so can't share the brand. It has about a 5 foot hose and fits into my up/down sliding window fine.

Efficient enough and worth it.
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Old 06-26-2017, 05:34 PM
 
Location: Was Midvalley Oregon; Now Eastside Seattle area
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Son has a deLonghi portable heatpump unit but of course uses only the AC function. He found it at a garage sale or habitat.
Uses it infrequently and mostly for the Airbnb guest room. Works go enough and keeps the guest pleased.
IMO, it mostly takes off the humidity and thus makes the room feel more comfortable. Seattle, Central District.
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Old 06-26-2017, 06:21 PM
 
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We had several portable units by LG when we lived there. I bought them on Ebay refurbished and they were around $250 each. Never had any problems with them and they worked great!
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Old 06-27-2017, 04:53 AM
 
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I am guessing that the portable ones need to have the "right" attachment/hose/kit for the updown windows? Or can I just get any one and stick the hose out the window?
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Old 06-27-2017, 02:35 PM
 
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Or, you could do what many of us do ... save your money and wait a couple of days when you need a light jacket again. It's just 48 hours later and 30 degrees cooler today.
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Old 06-27-2017, 05:33 PM
 
Location: Independent Republic of Ballard
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Also, determine where you're going to store the thing, because that's where it is probably going to be 350-60 days a year.
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Old 06-29-2017, 08:22 PM
 
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storage is not an issue
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Old 07-01-2017, 02:12 PM
 
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Have both...

The window box when you have a window is the way to go... really inexpensive and work well.

The portable I have is OK... cost 4x what the window box cost and still need to vent it AND deal with condensate... it can really produce a lot of water under certain conditions.

My home has a heat pump and the "Cooling" was included in the price... not something I use often but a nice feature... funny how the only AC home I have ever lived is in the Olympia!
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Old 07-02-2017, 08:40 PM
 
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If you are getting a portable unit make sure it has duel hoses, it might be slightly more expensive, but it will greatly increase the life and the efficiency of the unit.

This, made a big difference for us when we switched.

I also recommend making sure it has enough BTU, if in doubt get a more powerful one.
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Old 07-02-2017, 08:41 PM
 
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I am guessing that the portable ones need to have the "right" attachment/hose/kit for the updown windows? Or can I just get any one and stick the hose out the window?
You can do that but it's better when you don't have to.

We have really old windows that tilt to the outside instead of sliding open so that's what we do, stick the hoses out.
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