วันอังคารที่ 25 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2555

Cheap,Whynter 12,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, Frost White (ARC-12SD)


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Rating: 4.0

List Price : $579.99 Price : $417.79

  • 12,000 BTU cooling
  • Dual hose operation
  • CFC free R-410A refrigerant and lead free RoHS compliant components
  • Digital and remote control
  • Three operational modes: Air conditioner, fan or dehumidifier
Rating: 4.0

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This Whynter GREEN ARC-12SD portable air conditioner features CFC-Free R-410A refrigerant and lead free RoHS compliant components. It uses patented advanced auto drain technology, which uses and recycles moisture collected during the cooling process to produce cool air. The dual hose operation provides fast cooling of up to a 400 sq. ft. space (ambient temperature and humidity may influence optimum performance). 12,000 BTU Cooling, Three operational modes: Air conditioner, fan or dehumidifier, Digital and remote control,m LCDI (Leakage-Current Detection and Interruption) plug, Dehumidifying Capacity: 96 Pts / day , Designed to provide quiet and efficient cooling to any room, with no permanent installation, 3 fan speeds, Carbon air filter and washable pre-filter, Full thermostatic control (61°F - 89°F), Casters for easy mobility, 24 hour programmable timer, Noise level (dBA): <56, Auto restart after power outage, Extendable exhaust hose (up to 49"), Upgraded Plastic window kit included, Window kit length: Max. 36", Maximum power consumption: 1100 W / 10.5 A



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130 of 131 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars This is the simply the best portable AC there is., July 30, 2011
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This review is from: Whynter 12,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, Frost White (ARC-12SD) (Kitchen)
I'm in NYC in a basement apartment and my old junky LG 10,000 unit was doing nada.. I don't know if it was broken or just junky it never got anything that cold.

Now really, 12,000 btu units are supposed to be for a small space.. 400 to 500 square feet.

As I said I am in a basement apartment and I was SWELTERING... dying!!!!!
I researched every portable air conditioner under the sun and was ready to go out and buy one but the ones in the local stores either blew out ho hum air or were not set up to try at all, and online with all of them I read a lot of people saying they didn't do much... or ho hum reviews... this was the only unit where people wrote really enthusiastic 4 or 5 star reviews. I also learned that you don't even want to MESS with unit that has no exhaust / or just a single exhaust vent. If you are going to get a portable A/C - you WANT a dual vented one. One takes air in, the other sends hot air out. This is MUCH more efficient, cooler, and... Read more
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56 of 56 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Works Very Well - Highly Recommended, May 29, 2011
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This review is from: Whynter 12,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, Frost White (ARC-12SD) (Kitchen)
We did a lot of research before choosing this Whynter "Eco-Friendly 12,000 BTU Dual hose Portable Air Conditioner". We have an older Victorian house that does not have central air that we had been cooling with standard in window units but, with the rough winters we get, we were getting tired of moving them in and out twice a year. This portable unit does a great job and more than meets my needs. Here are my observations:

Pros -
+ Cooling Ability; this unit easily chills my 15' x 20' (300 square feet) family room
+ Compressor Noise; this is surprisingly quite, even at the highest setting
+ Size; not too intrusively large, about the size of the old upright radio we have it setting next to
+ Portable; unit is fairly heavy but it is on wheels (note that the window vent needs to move with the unit)
+ Remote Control; a handy addition with a digital display that lets you change the temperature, fan speed, and timer from across the room
+ Easy Setup;... Read more
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55 of 60 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars This product's a bit over hyped in my opinion, May 5, 2012
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Samson Fu (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Whynter 12,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, Frost White (ARC-12SD) (Kitchen)
I did a lot of research on a portable A/C unit to replace the one I've been using for the past 6 years, an 8,000 BTU Hyundai.

I'll start off with two things I wish I had known before I purchased this:
1 - the water drainage pipe clearance is way too low. There's only about 1-inch clearance. The instruction booklet said to use a "plate" to remove the water, I kid you not... a plate to pour water out. Try doing that, especially at 3am at night and you might as well just save yourself time by pouring the water out directly onto your carpet. Now I'm shopping for a condensation pump and water tube that'll cost approximately $45, which is ok but you may want to factor in this cost. By the way when the water is full, it completely shuts off. I'd prefer it would leave the fan on (what my 8,000 BTU Hyundai was able to do). I live in the SF Bay Area, so I don't consider this area to be humid, but it can collect a fair amount of water in a short time. This is particularly... Read more
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วันอังคารที่ 4 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2555

best,Soleus Air LX-140, 14,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan


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Rating: 2.5

List Price : $929.99 Price : $373.90

  • 14,000 BTU portable air conditioner and 14,200 BTU heater
  • 60 pint dehumidifier and 3-speed fan in 1
  • Evaporative technology reduces moisture and limits emptying a bucket
  • Programmable digital thermostat
  • Window kit and exhaust hoses included
Rating: 2.5

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A great choice, this unit offers you a 14,000 BTU portable air conditioner, 14,200 BTU heater, 60 pint dehumidifier, and 3-speed fan in 1 powerful machine. The evaporative technology reduces moisture and limits emptying a bucket. Features a programmable digital thermostat, easy-to-read multi-color display, 24-hour clock timer, LCD remote control and on-board control panel to operate all functions. Includes heavy duty casters for maximum portability and window kit with exhaust hoses. Output 115V (60 Hz), 1390 Watts and 12.5 Amps, with size dimensions 17.5 (W) by 19 (D) by 32.8 (H) inches, weighing 83 pounds. Comes with a 1-year limited warranty.



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92 of 95 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars One of the best portable ACs, still not perfect, July 15, 2007
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This review is from: Soleus Air LX-140, 14,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan (Kitchen)
Updated 6/2012.

Update and RIP: Sadly, in 2011 my Soleus died. The main issue was that the compressor stopped switching on...the fan would blow, but no more cooling. Secondly, the exhaust tubes became brittle and then completely fell apart, unspiraling like some cartoon prop.

The death of the unit prompted me to come in and update the review. I'm knocking the product one star because of how long it lasted. I used it about twenty times per summer over three years, and that's not a great lifespan for a unit that costs this much. Additionally, Soleus still makes machines with the same exhaust hoses, but you can't easily buy replacements (I found some on eBay for $140 per set.) because they're plastic with a metal wire core, they're only going to last so long before cracking and failing. This being the case, I really expect the manufacturer to offer a replacement set for $50 or less.

This is still a good unit for those who have no other alternatives. But... Read more
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48 of 51 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Soleus - don't throw away your money, January 7, 2009
This review is from: Soleus Air LX-140, 14,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan (Kitchen)
I paid $600 for Soleus PH4-12R portable a/c + heatpump. I was very happy for about three months, seemed to perform to specs. I even posted a very favorable review.But then it revealed it's true colors.

After about 3 months the blower developed a rubbing or bearing noise, transforming the unit to near intolerable.

After 5 months the unit simply went dead, not even any lights on the controls. Yes, wall outlet has power.

Soleus warranty requires me to ship unit two directions to CA for warranty service. Troublke is, warranty does not cover shipping. After an estimate to pack for shipping = $50, and shipping the 100# unit two directions by UPS for $150 each, my "warranty" repair is $350. They have no service centers except their factory.

If I ship back, I will have invested $950 in this unit which has already proven it has no reliability. And there is no guarantee that they will not find some arcane reason to honor the warranty, despite my... Read more
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Best I've owned, July 11, 2010
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This review is from: Soleus Air LX-140, 14,000 BTU Evaporative Portable Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU Heater, Dehumidifier and Fan (Kitchen)
Before buying a portable air conditioner, it helps to understand what you can expect and not expect from it. There is no way it will provide the cooling of central air, ductless air or even a really good window unit. I have owned all of these and speak from experience. However, when you move into a condo with all kinds of restrictions about what can be visible from the exterior or constraints on the architectural structure, then the portable is the best answer.

I have owned 4 of these and three different brands. My condo has three separate major spaces, 2 smaller for bedroom suite and office/den. The main living space is larger than the max recommended for any 120 volt unit, and that is where I now have the Soleus LX140.

The two smaller spaces are cooled with GE 10,000 BTU units that I have had for 5 years. HE quit making these units the year after I bought them They are quiet and have held up and keep the spaces in the upper 70s when the ambient temperature is... Read more
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วันอังคารที่ 27 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2555

blackfriday,SPT SF-610 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer


Customer Rating :
Rating: 2.6

List Price : $111.00 Price : $71.50

  • Versatile lightweight air cooler can also be used as a fan or humidifier
  • Uses much less energy than an air conditioner
  • 120 volts; 60 watts
  • Remote control included
  • 12 x 9.45 x 28.4 inches; 17 pounds; limited 1-year warranty
Rating: 2.6

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This Evaporative Air Cooler, Humidifier, and Fan is versatile, lightweight and economical. The Cooler easily rolls from room to room for use anywhere in your house or office. This Air Cooler shoots a stream of air with oscillating louvers, to evenly distribute refreshing cool air. Can also be used as a fan or humidifier if temperature is not an issue. - plus get the air cleaning benefits of the ionic air purifier. The remote control allows you to easily change settings. The Air Cooler works by endothermic reaction (a reaction that consumes heat), so this evaporative Air Cooler 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. An air stream is then blown out the front of the unit and is considerably cooler than the current room temperature! This is not an air conditioner and therefore uses much less energy. The unit works well in dry climates; not very effective in areas with high humidity as the unit utilizes water to cool.



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177 of 188 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars What an absolute piece of garbage., August 1, 2007
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Jeremy Chadwick (Mountain View, CA, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SPT SF-610 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer (Kitchen)
There are so many things wrong with this unit that I'm surprised I've managed to remember them all. Some other reviewers have touched base on them already, but here are the details:

* You put water and/or ice in the top of the unit; you cannot put water where the ice is and vice-versa. The area where you pour water into is about 3x2 inches in size (yes, really!), while the area for ice is about 7x3 inches. You literally need a funnel or a small plastic tube to fill the unit up with water (see below). But it gets worse...

* Easily the biggest flaw: the water/melted ice goes down a tube and literally into the casing of the unit! There is no water tank, or centralized hold for liquids. The entire bottom of the unit is the "tank", if you can even call it that.

* The two cooling packs provided contain some sort of cheap coolant liquid inside of them -- they do cool quite well, but here's the problem: they're physically too large. The cooling packs... Read more
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Fine as a fan, but doesn't cool, July 2, 2007
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It has everything you want of a fan - timer, 3 speed, variable direction, remote control, but don't think this will in any way reduce the temperature in the room - at best you get a fan with built-in humidifier.
It comes with ice packs, but using these doesn't make any difference either, and good luck getting them back out after using them - the hole you have to drop them in is the same size as the ice pack, so once you get your hand in there and get a grip on them, you can't get your hand back out.

Update: Died after less that two years.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars Loud and does not cool well., August 13, 2007
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Wendy (Tucson, AZ) - See all my reviews
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Even living somewhere where it is very low humidity (usually less than 10%) it does not cool enough to make it worth the noise. The noise actually kept me up at night. Get a normal fan instead - it will work better in the long run.
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