Shinco guides
Shinco guides to cooling and drying a room
How to read the two BTU numbers, why dehumidifier pints changed in 2019, what humidity a basement should hold and how a window kit goes in. Each guide links the public sources behind its figures.
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Portable air conditioner BTU: the two ratings and the room size each one means
Why a portable AC box shows two BTU numbers, what the DOE seasonal rating measures, and how to pick the size for a bedroom, an office or a living room.
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Dehumidifier pints per day: two ratings, one machine, and the size your basement needs
Why a 30-pint dehumidifier is rated 12 pints by the federal test, how the 2019 change works, and how to size a unit for a damp room or a wet basement.
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Basement humidity: the level to aim for and how to hold it there
The 30 to 50 percent range the EPA gives, how to read a room with a cheap meter, where a dehumidifier drains, and why a cold basement frosts the coils.
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Installing a portable AC: sliding windows, casement windows and the power cord
How the slider kit fits a sliding or hung window, what to do with a crank window, how long the hose may run, and why the plug goes straight into the wall.
