Hisense - AP0722CW1W

Currently in midst of a heat wave, and my centralized AC is broken (not that it was cooling efficiently anyway). Outside is high 90s and inside my apartment is mid 80s. I live in an apartment with horizontally sliding windows, which means I’d need a unit with a vertical window vent kit. The windows in my apartment don’t have sliding screens, so I’d have to remove the entire thing, which I don’t want to do. I’ve considered evaporative cooling units, but I’ve heard those are just glorified fans, so I’ve decided to look into portable AC units. I know that window units and centralized units have superior cooling power, but a portable unit seems like my best option. Would a portable AC unit (and vertical window vent kits) work without removing my window screen? I’d hate to buy a $200-$400 portable unit just to have to return it because I can’t remove my window screen. Please help! Thanks in advance!

I ended up going with the Hisense AP0722CW1W (7000 BTUs - for rooms 300 sq ft or less). A lot of people recommended spending extra for a dual hose setup, but this model is single hose and was within my budget range. I’ve enjoyed it so far. It saved my ass when my apartment’s A/C went out during the heat wave, and now my room is the coldest in the apartment, even with my door open. I also like that it has built-in moisture evaporation, so no need to empty a condensation bucket. Overall, solid purchase IMO. Also, didn’t have to remove my window screen.

I bought this one last year. It's a beast. [https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hisense-smart-3-in-1-portable-air-conditioner-w-casement-window-kit-w-wi-fi-12400btu-sacc-10000btu-only-at-best-buy/17459076](https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/hisense-smart-3-in-1-portable-air-conditioner-w-casement-window-kit-w-wi-fi-12400btu-sacc-10000btu-only-at-best-buy/17459076)

Fair, two other units I could recommend would be the Hisense Smart Tower Portable AC or the GE profile inverter Portable AC, they have the standard separate two hoses and you could clamp an extension on it. I have the Hisense tower, it’s great and it has a heat pump for winter.