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Using a window to vent your portable air conditioner is the simplest method, but not every room in your home has access to a window. Although it could be demanding and difficult, employing an alternative to vent your air conditioner is not impossible. Quick answer: You can vent a portable air conditioner without a window by using different alternatives such as; through the door, wall, drop ceiling, chimney, or even the dryer vent. It is possible that not every alternative may apply to you since they have different requirements, but you can always check which one would work well for you. ...

You want to install a wood stove in your mobile home? Here’s how you can do it: Quick answer: To install a wood stove in a mobile home, get a mobile home-approved wood stove model. Then, drill a hole through the roof where you insert a double-layered pipe or a firebox. Then, connect the pipe to your wood stove and mount the stove’s feet to the floor. Optionally, add tiles to the walls surrounding your wood stove. ...

A portable propane heater can be a source of fast, efficient heat during chilly nights and winter months. But can you use a portable propane heater in an RV? Is it safe? Quick answer: Yes, you can use a propane heater in an RV. However, the heater must be fully functional (ideally new) and its oxygen intake must be well-adjusted. Also, always ensure the propane heater stands firmly. If necessary, build an anti-tip-over construction. ...

What are the best portable air conditioners for garages? Where should you set up the portable AC in your garage? Especially, when you don’t have a window, you’ll need some installation work. And how can you maximize the efficiency of your garage AC? This article will clarify all of these questions! Quick answer: The best portable air conditioner for garages is the Whynter ARC-14S. Because it’s a dual-hose AC, it’s very efficient when cooling hot garages. However, you will need a window fitting two hoses or you will need to drill two holes in your garage wall for installation. If that’s too much, get the recommended Black+Decker single-hose portable AC. ...

Your portable AC won’t turn on? Here’s how to fix it. Quick answer: To fix a portable AC not turning on, check fuses and circuit breakers. Ensure the wall outlet is powered. Check clogged air filters and the drain pan. Check for internal ice buildup and verify that compressor and ducts are sealed. Don’t worry! For each of those causes, I’ll tell you exactly how to check it and which steps to take to fix it. Let’s go one by one. ...

The most powerful portable air conditioners are 14,000 BTU. One Honeywell portable AC even has 15,000 BTU of cooling power. However, it’s almost always out of stock. Too bad, Honeywell. Quick answer: The most powerful portable air conditioner is a 15,000 BTU AC by Honeywell. However, this model is always out of stock. Instead, the 14,000 BTU dual-hose Whynter ARC-14S provides the most powerful and efficient cooling. If that is not enough for you, you should get a 25,000 BTU window air conditioner instead. ...

You can run two space heaters at once almost anywhere in the world except in the US. Why is that? In this article, we’re going to find this out! Quick answer: On regular US 120V wall outlets you can run two space heaters at once on reduced heating settings only (80% or less). On 220V-240V (eg. UK, Europe) power outlets you can run two space heaters on full power since more voltage means less amperage which means less tripping of circuit breakers. ...

Window ACs and Split ACs differ in their internal structure. But the difference is not only technical. It also affects the efficiency, cost, noise, and installation cost of the different AC types. Quick answer: Window ACs are window-mounted, low-cost, but noisy. Split ACs are wall-mounted, rather expensive, but more powerful and quiet. Both window and split ACs have a similar cooling efficiency. Technically they are equally capable of cooling large rooms. ...

You can do Hot Yoga on infrared heaters, oil-filled radiators, or even propane gas heaters. For hot yoga, it’s critical that the heater does not auto shut-off heats to the desired temperature Quick answer: The best space heaters for Hot Yoga are the Mr. Heater Big Buddy (propane heater) or the Dr. Infrared Heater. Both heat quickly, don’t turn off and provide enough power to get small rooms to 100°F. ...

Radiant floor heating is a popular choice for people who want to improve their home’s comfort and energy efficiency. But does it also add value to your home? Yes, radiant floor heating can add value to your home. But it is expensive — before adding floor heating, ensure your house is well-insulated, as insulation gives you a much better return on investment. Radiant floor heating adds value to your home in the following ways: ...