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Why sealing the exhaust hose panel matters more than a low AC setting

August 1, 2026 by Dorothy Baker
We all keep cranking the portable AC down to 16°C, when it's this one panel around the hose that decides whether the room ...

You’re cranking the thermostat down to 16°C, but one small detail around your exhaust hose might be sabotaging everything. A poorly sealed window panel can drain up to 78% of your portable AC’s cooling power, leaving your room stubbornly warm no matter how low you set the dial.

Categories DIY Tags cooling efficiency, HVAC tips, portable air conditioner, window seal

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