Comment on I've been using this simple trick to keep cool in the heat wave (UK)
ByteJunk@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoThat’s one of the main reasons their efficiency is lower.
A split unit, especially with an inverter motor, can be 50% more efficient, much less noisy and cool more evenly.
That said, portable units do work. For people who are unable to get a proper split unit, then don’t rule out a portable unit.