Danby DPAC120068 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Review

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(More customer reviews)I've owned one of the Danby 12,000 BTU air conditioners (model DPAC 12030) for two years now. A unit of this size struggles to cool a 400 sq.ft. room a few degrees (with 30ºC outside, window curtains drawn). I find the best way to use it is to have the air blowing directly toward me.

My main complaints about the unit are:

* After a few months of use the small LED display, which is needed to operate the unit, slowly went dim to the point of not being able to read it. After many phone calls to Danby I was finally able to get the display replaced under warranty by a local electronics service company. But a few months later the display went dim again - as though Danby hadn't bothered to upgrade this obviously faulty component. To their credit, Danby agreed to replace the display one more time out of warranty.

* The air coming out of the unit had a strange smell of oil for the first season. The service company said that sometimes the compressor leaks oil and it was probably the smell of the oil burning off of the compressor housing.

* The unit is not real quiet. For the first year there was a rattling noise that occurred when the compressor kicked in, but this noise seems to have gone now.

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Danby's DPAC120068 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner is dual hose portable 3-in-1 home comfort system is simply a revolutionary design. An air conditioner, dehumidifier and 3 speed fan all in one, this model is built with unique technology that increases system efficiency and reduces energy usage. In AC mode, this unit evaporates water generated which means no emptying heavy buckets. It can also operate strictly as a dehumidifier during the wet spring and fall seasons to help prevent mold and mildew growth. Opt for the 3 speed fan function to improve air circulation. With portable rolling castors, it truly is the ultimate in home comfort

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Haier CPRB07XC7 7,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Remote Control Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this product two days ago.I live in upstate New York and the humidity can be deadly.The first day the remote worked and I was very excited.Yesterday, the remote did not work and today I put new batteries in it.Guess what?It still doesn't work.Without the remote you cannot do anything but turn it on.You can't change the temperature, you can't change the function, you can't change the speed at which the air comes out, you simply cannot do anything.I called the 800 number and was told that the remote was on BACKORDER for 30-90 days!30-90 days!!Summer and the heat will be over by then! When asked why this was, the answer was that the product needs to be shipped from CHINA and that in order for the 30-90 days to begin, they had to have my proof of purchase first!We all know that large corporations take several days to several weeks to process anything, so to add this on top of the fact it takes that long makes me never want to purchase another Haier product again.My suggestion is that you do the same with customer service like this.

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With a cooling capacity of 7,000 BTUs, this portable air conditioner moves easily from room to room, helping to maintain a comfortable living space during the hot and muggy summer months. Its user-friendly controls provide a digital display and a convenient 24-hour on/off timer--great for cooling the living room right before arriving home from work or for keeping the bedroom at a perfect sleeping temperature then turning off on its own in the morning. Choose from three cool settings and three fan speeds. A remote control comes included for changing the settings from across the room. The A/C unit also offers a dehumidification mode that removes excess moisture from the air, which helps prevent mold from growing on surfaces inside the home. Other highlights include an auto-evaporation function that allows for continuous use with no need to remove the water; an EnviroClean coil that prevents oxidation and rust; and a window-exhaust kit that directs exhaust out a window, eliminating the need to install a vent. The ultra-compact portable air conditioner measures approximately 18 by 13 by 24-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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SPT Portable Air Conditioner, 9000 BTUs, WA-9000E Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me explain what I think about this unit. I have 3500 square feet house in Central Florida and top of the line heat pump Central Air just installed a few years ago. All works perfect except one thing: I have to cool the entire house with it and at 4500 Watts in case of power down my diesel generator at 6500 Watts is just about running it when 1100 Watts refrigerator and lights are on at the same time. Another thing is Central Air conditioner will get you over 250 bucks electric bill during summer and this is when thermostat is set to only 79 degrees Fahrenheit. Now, I ordered this unit thinking it is going to be so-so portable that can subsidize cooling now and then. The unit came in UPS, it is about 84 lbs, has wheels, is very quiet, does wonders drying the air, very nice quality built and components, remote, digital thermostat, can be converted to auto drain with just additional hose if you really must, runs on 1100 Watts, and is pleasant to look at. At 9000 BTU it is very nice gizmo indeed - no vibrations, smooth working and very well made. That very same day I received it and run it for entire day, I ordered another one just like it. I hope that explains how good and useful this thing is. Get one if you need one and you will be happy you did. BTW, packaging for shipping was absolutely exemplary - this thing would have to be dropped from 2nd floor on concrete to get damaged in all that styrofoam and cartons. I am very happy with this purchase. Remote is also quite handy when you use it in the bedroom at night. Water tank that had to be emptied is actually good thing, because no worries about over flooding the unit, and you can distilled water for ironing or car battery if you ever need that. The conversion adapter for continues water drain is included if you need that. I am somehow puzzled with negative review posted under Alesia, because I went to this individual's "see my other reviews" and there were like a HUNDRED of portable units, all with the SAME REVIEW and all purchased on the SAME DAY. That is very strange indeed. It is either mistake or overdose. Anyway, I think this unit is working well and it is worth the money. I use it already for over a month and it is better then ever.

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Stay cool while breathing fresher air with the SPT Portable Air Conditioner, which features oscillating louvers that evenly distribute the air. Ideal for rooms up to 250 square feet. Effectively improves air circulation in poorly ventilated spaces and maximizes energy efficiency. You can also use it as a humidifier or a fan. During the cooling process, SPT's Self-Evaporating Technology extracts water from the air. The water is recycled and used to cool the cooling coils, making it run more efficiently. In heating mode, continuous drainage is recommended. Exhaust hose installation required. All standard accessories included. Will turn itself back on when power resumes in case of power failure. Easily adjust settings to your comfort with LCD-paneled remote control or the LCD control panel on the unit. Easy-grip handle and large casters make it easy to move the unit from room to room. Can run it all the time or use the programmable 24-hour timer. PVC plastic housing is fire-resistant. 120 volts. 620 watts. 16 x 16 x 30 inches. 60 pounds. Limited 1-year warranty.

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Soleus PE4-12R-03 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, 3-Speed Fan and 60 Pint Dehumidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)Shame on Soleus.They designed the drainage function of this machine so poorly as to be virtually unusable. Apparently the unit is supposed to be evaporative, which means it isn't supposed to need draining.However, when hooked up on the humid east coast during a heat wave, the internal tank was filling up every couple of hours.When full, the machine shuts down.

To drain the unit, you have to unscrew a tiny cap which is located at the very bottom of the machine, UNDER the hot air exhaust hose.Picture trying to access this down at the floor.They give you a tiny tray, a 1/2 inch deep, and suggest, I kid you not, that you unscrew the cap, drain into the tiny tray, and then screw the cap back on to stop the flow of water.Since the capacity of the tray is about a 1/2 cup and the capacity of the internal tank is a liter and a half, you are going to have to repeat this process about 16 times to drain the tank.An alternative, they helpfully tell you, is to go to the hardware store and get a hose with an inner diameter of 5/8 inch.Which, unfortunately, does not actually fit on the drainage valve.As far as I can tell, the only possible solution to this is to elevate the air conditioner and attach the correct fitting hose and have it drain into a larger container.Which all just sort of defeats the purpose of a portable unit, doesn't it?

This Soleus unit was donated to my organization by a friend who bought it and couldn't use it because of the drain problems.We are going to use it in a smaller office and will rig up a permanent drain system.

The bottom line is that portable units are ALWAYS less efficient than their window mount cousins because the heat thrown through the exhaust hose radiates into the room and must be compensated for by the btus of the unit.In my office, we have 8000 btu window units which cool our 14 foot ceiling offices very efficiently, whereas a 9000 btu portable unit couldn't lower the ambient temp at all.So, if you can possibly go with a window unit, do it. If you absolutely must have a portable, make sure you get a higher btu than you think you need and do NOT go with the Soleus.It very poorly designed.

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The Soleus Air PE4-12R-03 combines 3 products into 1 easy to use portable appliance. Cool multiple rooms with the Soleus Air 12,000 BTU portable with Fan and Dehumidifier. This energy efficient unit features a 60 pints a day dehumidifier and 3 speed fan. Uses R410A refrigerant in compliance with the new federal law for AC refrigerant to save Energy, new "green product" affordable.

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SPT SF-608R Portable Evaporative Air Cooler Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, this is NOT an air conditioner.If you expect your room to be freezing cold, this is not the product for you.It's a COOLER, and it does its job very well.It works by evaporating water.Try soaking a T-shirt, wringing it out, and putting it on wet to get the effect.It doesn't work very well in humid areas, but it works GREAT where the air is dry.
I'm in southern California, where the humidity varies pretty widely.I place the cooler six or eight feet from my chair, and on the hottest days I'm quite comfortable.
Benefits:
* it's about 1/5 the cost of an air conditioner
* operating expense is a fraction of the cost of air conditioning
* neat features! (timer, sleep function, etc.)
* remote control

Drawbacks:
* it's not freezing cold like air conditioning.

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Versatile, lightweight, and economical, this evaporative air cooler easily rolls from room to room for use anywhere in the home or office. Unlike a fan that blows hot air and more energy efficient than an air conditioner, the appliance uses water to cool a personal space up to 12 degrees lower than the ambient temperature. The air cooler works by endothermic reaction (a reaction that consumes heat). The unit sucks air through a wick saturated with water; as the air flows through the wick, some of the water evaporates into the air, consuming the heat that was in the air. A cool air stream then gets blown out the front of the unit through oscillating louvers for even distribution.
The appliance can also be used as just a fan or a humidifier when temperature is not an issue. Easily change the settings with the included remote control. The unit provides an air flow of 23 feet per second, a water-consumption rate of 0.6 to 0.7 liters per hour, and a 10-liter water-tank capacity. Other details include a nylon and photocatalystic filter, three air speeds, a sleep mode, and a timer that can be set from a half hour to seven-and-a-half hours. Though perfect for use in dry climates, please note that the appliance does not work very effectively in areas with high humidity since it utilizes water to cool. The 60-watt air cooler measures 12 by 16 by 25 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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Soleus Air PA1-12R-32, 12,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, HEPA Air Purifier, 12,000 BTU Heater, Humidifier and Fan, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)The mobile home I live in has no heat or AC, so I thought this would be a good way to supply both.Though it was very heavy and hard to move, unless you are on a hard floor where the casters can work, I managed to get it all hooked up.Things went well for the first couple of weeks and then I don't know what happened, but every morning that I use it I find that the little tray that sits underneath the unit and catches the water, when you open the drain plug, is filled to overflowing and I must empty it and wipe up the floor around it.This happens whether I have the little rubber plug they supplied pushed into the hole or I have the screw on plug put on as it seems to leak from underneath the unit itself.I am very happy that I was sort of forced into putting it in a room that had a vinyl floor!
I have tried emptying the accumulated water before retiring and leaving it unemptied - neither works.I called Soleus and was put on hold - they said I was 9th in line and would be on hold for about 11 minutes; about 40 minutes later a man came on to tell me that they would call me back; that was a week ago!I turned the unit over to see if I could gain access to the inside and see what was up, but that didn't work either.
I hesitate to return it as I was barely able to get it from my porch to where I wanted it and I know I couldn't get it into a vehicle to send it back; not to mention that the packaging is gone and that it cost me $60.00 to have it sent and would be near that to return it.I guess I have resigned myself to cleaning up after it each morning.

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12,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier and Fan has dual motors offering a 3 speed fan with oscillation, along with a 12,000 BTU Heat pump heater, a 60 Pint evaporative dehumidifier, and adjustable thermostat with 24 hour programmable timer with memory, from 64° to 90°F. HEPA Air Purifier and washable and reusable air filter keeps circulation clean and loss of power protection with auto restart feature. Heavy duty casters and remote control offer you assistance in unit placement and controls.All in one appliance to fulfill all your comfort needs.

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NewAir AF-310 Evaporative Tower Air Cooling Fan with 60-Degree Oscillation Review

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(More customer reviews)I just got this thing today july 22nd 2009. Its pretty good. Its basically like a super fan. It will make your room a little cooler than a fan, but it wont make it really cold like a portable ac. I put alot of ice in there and it made it a little cooler. It has an ice box with ice gel inside. Basically you put that in your freezer and put it back in the box, and it keeps the water cold. The gel would keep it colder longer than ice. I didnt get to try the ice box yet, but itll definitely help For $99, its a great fan, but if you want it to be really cold, youll need a portable ac. if a fan is 4/10, then this would be a 6 or 7 with lots of ice, and a portable ac is 10/10. Im going to play with it more and see if I can get it to blow colder with the ice box. I think thatll make it alot better. hopefully this helps. If you buy at air-n-water you get free shipping on it and ANYTHING else you buy as long as its in your cart. I saved $50 on shipping my portable ac because I bought them together. I paid $89 for this with the code summer. Im pretty happy with it and im buying 2 more tonight, but ill stick with my portable ac in my room at night for some real "alaska" cold haha.

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Stay cool without spending a fortune on air conditioning with the multi-functional NewAir AF-310 electric tower cooling fan! This innovative appliance functions as an air cooler, air circulator, humidifier, and air purifier for true versatility. Multiple air speeds and cooling modes as well as a full-function remote and 60-degree oscillation ensures optimal comfort. Energy-efficient evaporative technology adds fresh, moist air, making the NewAir AF-310 great for drier climates.
4-in-1 Design
This air cooler takes the place of four different appliances and works as a swamp cooler, fan, humidifier, and air purifier!Built-In Ionizer
The NewAir AF-310 has an ionizer that gently freshens your indoor air with negative ions. Harmful particles such as dust, pet dander, and pollen are also eliminated. Streamlined Body Design
This evaporative air cooler features a thin, streamlined design to save space. It easily fits into the corner of your room and seamlessly blends in with your existing decor. Easy-to-Use Controls
The AF-310 tower fan by NewAir has a large LCD display with push button controls and a full-function remote for easy operation. Oscillating Louvers
This evaporative cooling fan features 60-degree oscillation for multi-directional airflow.

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Soleus Air PH4-13R-01 13,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, 13,000 BTU Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan, White with Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this unit in July 2008 and I have had nothing but problems with it. The Soleus support line is always busy, and when you do get someone, they look for an answer and never call back. My front panel to control the unit does not work, and I have tried to get Soleus to replace the panel, with no luck. I have to use the remote control to use the A/C. Around 2 years of service, and the unit started leaking water. It appears the drain line for the unit is not placed far enough back, and so the water pan just drips out of the unit, right onto the floor. You can pay to have the unit shipped back and repaired they said, but the minimum charge is $150 plus shipping charges. Don't waste your money!

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13,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner with Dehumidifier and Fan has dual motors offering a 3 speed fan with oscillation, along with a 13,000 BTU Heat pump heater, a 60 Pint evaporative dehumidifier, and adjustable thermostat with 24 hour programmable timer with memory, from 64° to 90°F.A washable and reusable air filter keeps circulation clean and loss of power protection with auto restart feature. Heavy duty casters and remote control offer you assistance in unit placement and controls.All in one appliance to fulfill all your comfort needs.

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