Question: do portable air conditioners raise electricity bill?
Answer: The average reverse cycle air conditioner costs around $0.25 – $0.35 per hour to run for cooling purposes, depending on the size of the room. ... In large areas (50sqm), it will cost between $0.70 and $0.95 per hour. A portable refrigeration device costs about the same at $0.45 – $0.55 per hour.