Finding a suitable portable air conditioning unit for apartments with casement windows can be challenging. Standard window AC units are not compatible with this type of window, making portable units the preferred choice. Kelly Marcelo faced difficulties with her apartment's central air and high summer temperatures due to south-facing windows. After unsuccessful attempts to cool her space with fans and blinds, she successfully used a 14,000-BTU portable AC unit from Whytner to improve her comfort.
If you're working with casement windows - 'crank windows instead of windows that fully open up' - chances are, a standard window unit AC won't fit, which leaves you with portable units. And even then, since you need to snake the hose out the window while also blocking surrounding airflow, you'll have to buy a separate piece to make it work efficiently.
The main problem came from all the windows that wrap around the whole apartment and the fact that the unit is facing south so we get sun all day long. The AC would kick in, and you could feel cool air coming in if you felt right up against the vent, but our apartment would still reach crazy temperatures during summer.
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