Best Portable Aircon In South Africa

What is Portable Aircon?

A portable air conditioner, also known as a stand-up air conditioner, is a type of AC that can be moved around very easily.

It is a self-contained device that can be set up anywhere besides a window and a socket. Portable models have wheels attached at the bottom that make them easy to move around as per your needs.

Best Portable Aircon In South Africa

Alliance Portable Air Conditioners

Requiring no professional installation, the compact R410a Alliance Portable Air Conditioner can be taken home and installed within minutes.

Unlike room coolers that rely on the evaporation of water to reduce air temperature – which increases humidity – the R410a Alliance Portable Air Conditioner is a true quality product, equipped with a flexible exhaust hose to vent via a window.

  • Cooling capacity: 12 000Btu/h
  • Heating capacity: 9 800Btu/h
  • Power supply: 220V
  • Power: 1350W
  • Moisture removal: 1.2L/hr
  • Airflow volume: (hi-med-low) 380/330/290 m3/hr
  • Indoor noise level: (hi-med-low) 53/51/49 dB
  • Weight: 34kg
  • Dimensions: (WxHxD) 46.7 x 76.5 x 39.7cm
  • Refrigerant: R410A

2. Jet-Air Portable Air Conditioners

JA SA Import & Export CC was established in 1999 in a small warehouse in Kya Sands. Over the past two decades, alongside the long-standing support of their valued clients, and quality support from our suppliers, we have become one of the leading professional Air Conditioning and Water-Heating Distributors and Importers in South Africa > including this Jet-Air Portable Air Conditioner.

  • Cooling capacity: 12 000Btu/h
  • Heating capacity: 9 800Btu/h
  • Power supply: 220V
  • Power: 1350W
  • Auto Function
  • Moisture removal: 1.2L/hr
  • Weight: 34kg
  • Dimensions: (WxHxD) 46.7 x 76.5 x 39.7cm
  • Refrigerant: R410A   

3. Midea Portable Air Conditioners

EasyCool is a light and compact Midea Portable Air Conditioner with easy drop-in and drop-out installation and great mobility, with steady wheels and a compact body, an easy-to-use remote controller, and a digital display.

The SleepWell and EasyTimer functions make it easy to preset your preferences automatically overnight or at any time up to 24 hours in advance, and FollowMe makes sure it’s cool wherever you are.

  • Cooling capacity: 12 000Btu/h
  • Heating capacity: 9 800Btu/h
  • Power supply: 220V
  • Mobility with 4-wheel design
  • Auto Restart
  • Sleep Mode
  • Quick and easy drop-in and drop-out installation
  • Dimensions: (WxHxD) 46.7 x 76.5 x 39.7cm
  • Refrigerant: R410A

4. GMC Portable Air Conditioners

Take control of your living or working environment with the GMCP12RT. This advanced cooling and heating GMC Portable Air Conditioner is the perfect aircon solution to excessive heat or cold.

It offers a plug & play solution that requires no additional assembly or tools and goes to work with its powerful three-speed fan to cool or heat the room to your temperature requirements.

  • Cooling capacity: 12 000Btu/h
  • Heating capacity: 10 000Btu/h
  • Power supply: 220V
  • Power: 1200W
  • Moisture removal: 1.2L/hr
  • Weight: 30kg
  • Noise: 54dB(A)
  • Dimensions: (WxHxD) 46.7 x 76.5 x 39.7cm
  • Refrigerant: R410A

5. Defy Portable Air Conditioners

In an effort to improve quality of life and reduce their environmental footprint, Defy Portable Aircon products are designed with world-class eco-friendly and power-saving technologies. When in cooling/drying mode: After 1 hour

of operation the set temperature will increase by 1°c. Defy Portable Air Conditioners – A well-known Brand in South Africa with excellent quality Air Conditioners.

  • Cooling capacity: 12 000Btu/h
  • Heating capacity: 10 000Btu/h
  • Dehumidifying
  • Automatic function
  • Temperature control
  • Active Carbon Filter
  • R410A Refrigerant
  • Rotary Compressor

How long can a portable aircon last?

5 to 10 years old

The average life expectancy of a portable air conditioner is 5 to 10 years old. Unfortunately, a warranty no longer covers your device past a certain age.

Does portable AC use a lot of electricity?

Mid-sized portable air conditioners use an average of 2900 watts per hour. Particularly large units can exceed the electricity usage of even central air conditioners, expending about 4100 watts per hour.