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12,000 BTUEnergy StarPortable

12K Portable AC

If your window cranks open instead of sliding up (casement), or it slides horizontally rather than vertically, a standard window AC won't fit — the Portable is the answer. The universal vent kit accommodates sliders and awnings as well. Self-evaporating means the condensate gets blown out with the exhaust air rather than collecting in a tray you have to empty.

Highlights

  • Built for windows that don't slide up (casement / crank-open)
  • Universal venting kit fits sliders and awnings too
  • Self-evaporating — no bucket to empty
  • Caster wheels — move between bedroom and living room

Will this fit my room?

Room size this unit handles250450 sq ft
studio
1BR
2BR
loft

Add 10% if your room has 9-ft+ ceilings, south/west sun exposure, or kitchen heat load. Subtract 10% if you keep blackout curtains closed.

What it'll cost to run

274 kWh
Typical monthly use (~8 h/day)
$88
Estimated monthly electricity
$440
Estimated full-season (May–Sep)

Based on ConEd’s ~$0.32/kWh residential summer rate and average NYC use patterns. Inverter units track lower; sun-facing rooms track higher.

How loud is it?

At low fan54 dB
30 dB
80 dB

Moderate. About background office noise (60 dB)

Full specs

BTU
12,000
Fits
250–450 sq ft
Sound (low)
54 dB
CEER
10.5
Voltage
115V
Plug
Standard 3-prong
Dimensions
17" × 30" × 14.5"
Weight
75 lb
Warranty
12 months

Install requirements

  • Window opening
    Any window that opens enough for a 5-ft exhaust hose (vent kit included)
  • Power
    Standard 115V three-prong outlet on a 15-amp circuit
  • Building access
    If your building requires a Certificate of Insurance, add the $19 same-day COI at checkout

Window compatibility

double hungNot for this unit
casement Compatible
slider Compatible
awning Compatible
through wallNot for this unit

What’s included

  • Delivery to your door
  • Professional install (avg 15 minutes)
  • Manufacturer warranty pass-through
  • Fall pickup in October

In the box

  • AC unit (rolling base)
  • Universal window vent kit
  • Exhaust hose (5 ft)
  • Drain hose (self-evaporating compatible)
  • Remote with batteries
  • Quick-start guide

Installed across NYC

The Portable unit goes into buildings exactly like these.

Red-brick NYC apartment buildings with dozens of window air conditioners visible across the facade
Murray Hill · every floor has one
Pre-war NYC apartment with twin double-hung windows, lace curtains, and warm late-afternoon sunlight
Pre-war pre-install
Brooklyn brick walk-ups in red and beige with a pedestrian crossing the sidewalk on a bright winter day
Bed-Stuy · 11216
Cozy NYC bay-windowed bedroom with macrame, vintage globe, woven blankets, and a hanging plant in soft natural light
Bay window · Brooklyn Heights

Maintenance during your rental

Nothing required from you, but two small tasks keep efficiency at spec:

  1. Rinse or vacuum the front filter every 4–6 weeks (slides out from the front). Takes about 60 seconds.
  2. If you hear a new rattle or the cooling weakens, text us — we’ll swap the unit at no charge under the warranty pass-through.

Frequently asked

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