Costco, they have three models - bought one yesterday - got the middle one. I'd get the large one or two in your situation. We looked at pricing - got one cheaper and it was crap and have to return it. There prices overall were better.

Anonymous wrote:I have a 12,000 btu portable ac that I bought slightly used off craigslist last year. It works fine and cools several hundred square feet.

Do you have the brand?

I have a 12,000 btu portable ac that I bought slightly used off craigslist last year. It works fine and cools several hundred square feet.

Anonymous wrote:For a better and permanent solution, look into LG split pack (ductless)

Can you provide link?

For a better and permanent solution, look into LG split pack (ductless)

I do NOT recommend the free standing option if you can instead have a window unit. They are exceptionally loud, less efficient, and difficult to deal with. They don't deal well with the humidity here either.

Go with a traditional window unit. We have an LG window unit we picked up at Home Depot with a remote that we like. Get one with enough BTUs for your space.

our fourth floor is a finished attic with 2 bedrooms and bathroom - its just super hot up there - does anyone have a window-type portable AC unit to recommend?
I saw one at Home Depot that looked like a tall standing fan but vents out a window...