Is a portable air cooler and a portable air conditioner the same thing?
No, they are not the same. Air coolers use water and evaporation to cool much the same way a swamp cooler cools. Pros: They use less electrical power using a small water pump and fan motor. Cons: Only the direct air stream is cooled (10-15 degrees) and generally air coolers cannot cool the ambient air in a room. They work best in hot & dry climate (Southwest). Portable Air conditioners use a compressor/Freon to cool and are much more effective in cooling rooms and at keeping the humidity low. Pros: You can cool a room to a set temperature no mater what the humidity is outdoors. Cons: They use more electrical power to run the compressor.
No, these are not the same. Air coolers use water and evaporation to cool, similar to the method of a swamp cooler. Only the direct air stream is cooled (10 to 15 degrees), and generally air coolers cannot cool the ambient air in a room. Portable air conditioners use a compressor/freon to cool and are much more effective in cooling rooms and for keeping the humidity low.
