Price: $379.99 - $339.99
(as of Jun 20, 2024 22:38:14 UTC – Details)
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Customers like how easy it is to set up the air conditioner. They say it cools quickly and is easy to use. However, some customers have reported issues with leakage. Opinions are mixed on quality, value, temperature, noise, performance, and size.
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Ella –
This is my third portable AC but first Black & Decker
MY âï¸RATINGS:
5âï¸- EXCEEDS MY EXPECTATIONS!
TOP QUALITY & MUST HAVE.
â UPDATE 06/03/2024â
We have had hot temps over the last four days, and I am beyond happy with this unit. It is 4:08 pm and 68.6° in our bedroom. Outside, it is 87°. I mentioned the time because the sun is beating on the side of the house, and last year, we couldnât keep the room below 77° with our other brand of portable AC unit. It has run all day, which is expected, but at night, it keeps the room cool and doesnât run all night.
ðAnother Update: 05/11/2024ð
The dehumidifier works GREAT! We have had numerous storms lately due to hot weather. Of course, rain and hot weather make for humid, sticky conditions. When the says 60%, itâs time to use the dehumidifier. Each time I used it, about 2 hours later, the humidity in the room dropped to about 54-55%, which is within the range for summer. I must drain the unit once weekly if Iâve used the dehumidifier.
â¼ï¸â¼ï¸UPDATE 04/19/2024â¼ï¸â¼ï¸
I am even more impressed with this device. Itâs been in the upper 80s for the last three days. I have the unit set to 66°, and the room is around 67°. I need the 𥶠cold. None of my other units would have been able to accomplish this.
Our bedroom is over our three-car garage; it is 425 sqâfor the main bedroom and two closets. The central AC works fine for the bathroom. Even with a new heat pump for upstairs, it still doesn’t cool or heat our main bedroom.
Firstly, I wasnât playing around when ordering a new unit. I did my research. CONSUMER REPORTS, READ OVER 1,000 REVIEWS, and a recommendation from a TRUSTED STRAMFITTER (HVAC) guy. With the reviews, I noticed several things: most of the negative reviews were from frustrated people who, had they taken care of the device correctly, it would still be working. ALL portable AC units need DIY maintenance. Clean the filter and drain the unit at least once every 30 days in high humidity or every 90 days in low humidity. Even though it says EVAPORATION, it still needs to be drained. Another issue is that people ignore what they are ordering and then blame it on the companies when it is their lack of attention. Complaining and writing a review about a product they never used seems pointless. Remember, this is an investment; if something is missing when you open it, return it within 30 days and get a replacement. Itâs that easy.
I have 2 in the room. I placed one furthest from the unit and one on the unit. This way, I always know the temp & humidity in the room.
THE SOUND: (WATCH VIDEO)
The sound is EXACTLY as it is supposed to be. Those who stated it was too loud have never used an indoor portable AC unit. Itâs not the same as a window unit. Window units have the motor and fans OUTSIDE the window, so the sound is different. If you stand outside next to a window unit when it is on, it is LOUD. Basically, the portable AC is quieter as a whole.
THE WINDOW KIT: (See Pictures)
This could be a little better. It almost didnât fit my STANDARD window. I never use the FOAM that comes with the unit. I purchased instead. The foam they provide will get dried out and become dust.
THE REMOTE:
Very easy to use. Follow the manual.
THE DISPLAY:
Easy to understand & operate. Follow the manual.
THE HEAT:
Heats our room perfectly. We only keep it set at 68° because there isnât a need for any warmer.
THE A/C:
Our bedroom is 425 sq ft, over a garage, and the sun beats in 2 of the four windows so badly that we had to black them out with . This unit cools the room rapidly and keeps it comfortable.
I like that once the room reaches my chosen temperature, it shuts down but comes back on when it warms up by 1.0°. My other units ran non-stop. This functions more like an AC/HEAT PUMP.
Iâm impressed so far, and if anything changes, I will update this review to let others interested in purchasing this device know.
This portable AC is exactly as advertised, well-made, and works well. The PRICE is in the usual range.
Albert –
It works great!
I purchased this machine in April (3 months ago) and it’s such a lovely addition to my life. I wanted it to cool a room that’s about 15×15 in HUMID Florida. I run several computers, lights, and other heat generating objects for podcasting in this room. It’s working like a dream and the sound doesn’t intrude with my recordings (using a dynamic microphone of course). I read other reviews here that the dehumidifier doesn’t work well in Florida. I’ve actually never tried to use just the dehumidifier option yet (instructions say to attach the hose included and run the water off when running that option). I haven’t had a reason too since its so d*mn hot already and the AC dehumidifies. I’ll update again in the fall when the temperature drops. Also, the guide says that you’ll only need to empty the water at the end of the season. At first, I didn’t believe that and kept checking the water level. It still hasn’t gotten to the point where I need to empty it. I’ll update at the end of the Summer or when the Full Tank indicator lights up. I’m also making a point to clean the filter at the start of each month-easy. The best advice I can give is to purchase this AC (or any window/portable AC) during the winter. I’ve been tracking several of them over the course of 3 years and during the coldest months the price is $200. I sadly missed the price by a week when it increased in early April to $255. Now it’s July and the price is apparently around $350. If you’re on a budget and need something today, research building a “swamp cooler” and hold off until winter and get an amazing deal on a great product. This is probably the best product I’ve purchased on Amazon. Be careful when you remove it from the box after it arrives. I did make sure to let it sit upright for 24 hours but when I removed the box I did end up breaking the bottom water drain plug. I was able to reattach using gorilla glue. luckily I knew to do that. I’d suggest to un-box slowly. Cut away the the box piece by piece. I think I was afraid I’d need to keep the packaging intact as much as possible in case I had to ship it back.
UPDATE: 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS LATER (8/2022): Still working strong. I’ve never had to empty it but I also never use the dehumidifier. I’ve never had a reason to empty. I’ve run it constantly for months on end too, even during Summer months in Florida. It cools a room 15’x15 very well and even beyond down a hallway. Also, as I wrote before, the back knob that you attach the dehumidifier hose broke when I attempted to lift it out of the box and foam. I replaced it with Gorilla Glue but I’ve never attempted to use that feature because it worried me that I would break something else if I didn’t reattach it correctly. Someone asked me about keeping it from stopping and starting in order to sleep better. That can be disruptive if you’re not using another source of white noise to keep you asleep. I can’t sleep anywhere unless I run some rainstorm sounds. I have found that turning the temp as low as I can, and turning up the speed to high and turning on the (room) “max” button will tend to keep the sound up at least some high hum constant and that helps. I do need to keep a small notebook on top of it to drown out the blue lights, but recently, I’ve also started using an eye mask to sleep with (you should totally try one if you have trouble sleeping). It’s also easy to clean, maybe too easy. I clean the filter about every 3-5 months but I’m sure I should do it monthly. If this machine broke tomorrow (probably because I’m bad at remembering to clean the filter), I’d go back here and try to replace with the exact model. Also, the beeping noise when you adjust it isn’t too loud but I wish it wasn’t there at all. To avoid each beep, I aim the remote in another direction and change the temperature, speed, then aim it back at the unit and press one more degree (so I only have to hear one of those beeps). Problem solved. At some point, I’ll come back and update this again with an update on the difference in my electric bill. I haven’t noticed a huge difference yet.
idyes e. –
En si el producto está genial. Ha hecho su función solo qué hay veces se siente que no enfrÃa correctamente un cuarto pequeño 3×3 sin embargo, al momento de quitar el filtro de polvo, el serpentÃn se ve dañado y pareciera que se sobrecalento y está café en una parte. Lo más probable es que lo devuelva para evitar algún incidente más adelante.
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Actualización, al final no devolvà el producto, lo que hice fue comprarle un protector para el tubo de plástico ya que se calentaba muchÃsimo, al implementarlo y ponerlo de una forma que de directamente a la cama, no solo refresca si no ha estado enfriando el espacio. El consumo de luz si fue bastante, vere como va este mes y si hubo diferencia de consumo electrico con el protector.
Luis M. –
Hola amigos mi producto llegó dañado por UPS. Ellos no si cierro responsable me trai vuelta y vuelta. Amazon si me apoyo estuvo con migo en todos y me siento más seguro que si algo llega dañado tendré el mejor servicio por Amazon. 5 estrellas a Amazon 2 a UPS. Le producto enfrÃa muy bien. Modo silencio tiene sus trucos pero me encanta el aire condicioando
Marco –
Cumple con las expectativas de funcionamiento para 1 recamara aunque un tanto ruidoso
Christina J. –
Muy buena rasuradora.
Robert White –
great machine cools room in no time TY robert white