Manufacturer | Whynter |
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Part Number | ARC-14S |
Item Weight | 73 pounds |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | ARC-14S |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
Color | Platinum/Black |
Style | AC Unit Only |
Material | Plastic |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Voltage | 115 Volts |
Wattage | 1300 watts |
Installation Method | Window Vent Installation |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Air Flow Capacity | 253 Cubic Feet Per Minute |
Sound Level | 51 dB |
Special Features | Best Overall Portable Air Conditioner, Activated Carbon Filter, Dual Hose, Dehumidifier |
Included Components | Window installation accessories, remote, and storage cover bag with pocket |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
Warranty Description | One year warranty on unit. Three year warranty on compressor. |
Capacity | 71 Pints |
Floor Area | 500 Square Feet |
Cable Length | 6.5 Feet |
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Whynter Portable Air Conditioner 14,000 BTU with Dual Hose Dehumidifier & Cooling Fan for 500 Sq Ft Rooms, Includes AC Unit Window Kit, ARC-14S (9,500 BTU SACC)
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Brand | Whynter |
Capacity | 71 Pints |
Cooling Power | 14000 |
Special Feature | Best Overall Portable Air Conditioner, Activated Carbon Filter, Dual Hose, Dehumidifier |
Product Dimensions | 19"D x 16"W x 35.5"H |
Energy Star | No Energy Star |
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) | 7.69 |
Color | Platinum/Black |
Voltage | 115 Volts |
Noise Level | 51 dB |
About this item
- Award-Winning Portable AC Unit: Awarded Good Housekeeping's 2024 "BEST OVERALL PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER," this powerful yet quiet portable air conditioner provides powerful cooling over large areas up to 500 sq. ft.
- Powerful Yet Quiet: The ideal AC unit for bedrooms, this 14,000 BTU indoor air conditioner operates under 56 dBA and helps you stay cool while your limiting energy consumption; Made with the environment in mind, it runs off CFC-free R-32 refrigerant
- Built-In Dehumidifier: This dual-hose portable air conditioner features a patented auto drain function that automatically exhausts all condensate in most environments; 71 pint/day dehumidifying capacity; 430m3/h / 253CFM airflow
- 3 Operational Modes: This stand-up air conditioner features 3 settings: cool, dehumidify, and fan (3 speeds), plus full thermostatic control (61°F – 89°F); Max. 1300 W / 11.6 A power consumption; 115 V / 60Hz / 1 phase power supply
- Includes: A 19"D x 16"W x 35.5"H indoor AC unit, an extendable (up to 60") 5.9" diameter exhaust hose, a 6.5″ W x 20″ (min) / 46″ (max) L window kit, an activated carbon air filter and a washable pre-filter
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Achieve optimal comfort with the multi Award Winning Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU (9,500 BTU SACC) Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner. This versatile portable AC unit cools, dehumidifies, and circulates air effectively in spaces up to 500 sq. ft. Its Activated Carbon filter and washable pre-filter, ensure superior air quality. The sleek platinum/black design and dual hose system maximize cooling power while blending seamlessly into any space. Crowned the 2024 Best Overall by Good Housekeeping, the 2024 TIME Stamped: Best Technological Portable AC, and awarded by trusted sources like USA Today and The New York Post. Trust Whynter, a US-based brand since 2006, to deliver high-efficiency portable air conditioning for your home.
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ASHRAE BTU | 14,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU | 14,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU | 14,000 BTU | 14,000 BTU |
SACC BTU | 9,200 BTU | 10,000 BTU | 12,000 BTU | 7,000 BTU | 10,000 BTU | 10,300 BTU |
COVERAGE SQ. FT. | 500 sq. ft. | 500 sq. ft | 600 sq. ft | 400 sq. ft. | 500 sq. ft. | 500 sq. ft. |
HOSE SYSTEM | Dual Hose | Dual Hose | Dual Hose | Dual Hose | Dual Hose | Single Hose |
NOISE LEVEL | <56 dB | <42.5 dB | <42.5 dB | <52 dB | <54 dB | <53 dB |
AC ONLY/HEAT | AC and Heat | AC Only | AC Only | AC Only | AC Only | AC Only |
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ARC-EH-Type-L 5.9" Diameter Intake/Exhaust Hose | ARC-IHF Washable 5" Diameter Intake Hose Pre-Filter | ARC-WK-DUALN Dual Hose Window Kit | ARC-CF-14S Activated Carbon Filter Replacement | ARC-FIL-3M 3M Filter | ARC-DB Manual Drain Bucket | |
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Compatible Models | ARC-14S, ARC-14SH, ARC-110WD, ARC-122DS, ARC-122DHP, ARC-12S, ARC-12SD, ARC-12SDH, ARC-131GD and ARC-143MX | ARC-14S, ARC-14SH, ARC-110WD, ARC-122DS, ARC-122DHP, ARC-12SD, ARC-12SDH, ARC-131GD, ARC-141BG and ARC-143MX | ARC-14S, ARC-14SH, ARC-110WD, ARC-122DS, ARC-122DHP, ARC-12SD, ARC-12SDH, ARC-131GD, ARC-143MX, ARC-141BG | ARC-14S, ARC-14SH and ARC-141BG | ARC-14S, ARC-14SH and ARC-143MX | ARC-14S and ARC-14SH |
Dimensions | 59" x 5.9" | 10" x 10" x 5" | 46" x 6.5" x 6.5" | 16" x 1" x 8" | 0.5" x 15.5" x 7.5" | 18" x 20" x 5" |
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ASIN | B0028AYQDC |
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Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #7,310 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #5 in Portable Air Conditioners |
Date First Available | November 1, 2000 |
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Achieve optimal comfort with the multi-award-winning ARC-14S Whynter Portable Air Conditioner (14,000 BTU / 9,500 BTU SACC). The ideal free-standing air conditioner for rooms up to 500 square feet., this versatile floor AC unit cools, dehumidifies, and circulates indoor air effectively. This stand-alone air conditioner comes equipped with an activated carbon filter and washable pre-filter designed to provide superior air quality. The ultimate AC unit for home use, this standing AC features a sleek platinum/black design. This powerful yet quiet air conditioner also boasts a dual hose system designed to maximize cooling power while blending seamlessly into any space. Crowned the 2024 Best Overall by Good Housekeeping, the 2024 TIME Stamped: Best Technological Portable AC, and awarded by trusted sources like USA Today and The New York Post. Trust Whynter, an environmentally conscious US-based brand since 2006, to deliver high-efficiency portable air conditioning for your home.
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Remote Control | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.5 |
Noise level | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
Energy efficiency | 3.8 | 4.3 | — | — | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Easy to install | — | 4.3 | — | — | 4.3 | 4.5 |
Value for money | — | — | — | 4.2 | 4.9 | 4.1 |
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cooling power | — | 14000 btus | 14000 btus | 12000 btus | 14000 btus | 8000 btus |
floor area | 500 square feet | 600 square feet | 300 square feet | 300 square feet | 550 square feet | 350 square feet |
control method | remote | remote | remote, touch | touch, remote, application, voice | remote | remote |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | AC | Inverter Cooling | Corded Electric |
number of speeds | — | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
special feature | Best Overall Portable Air Conditioner, Dual Hose, Dehumidifier, Activated Carbon Filter | Portable | 14,000 BTU Powerful Fast Cooling | 12,000 BTU Powerful Fast Cooling, 46 dB Quiet Working Noise Level, Drainage-free in Cool Mode, Work with Alexa & Google Assistant, Touchpad/APP/Voice/Remote Control, Large LED Display, 3-in-1 Modes with Cool/Dehumidify/Fan, Wide Angel Auto Swing, 1-24h Timer, Customize Sleep Curve, Smart Sleep Mode, Portable AC with Handles & Castors, Easy to Clean | Quiet Compressor with Full DC Inverter Tech, 14,000BTU(ASHRAE)/10,500BTU(SACC), Dual Hose Fast Cooling, Backlit Remote Controll, Dehumidifier | Portable, Remote Control, Dehumidifier |
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Customers like the ease of installation of the air conditioner. They mention that it's simple and quick to install the hoses in the window. They appreciate the performance. However, some customers are disappointed with the fit. Opinions are mixed on portability, value, quality, noise, and temperature.
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Customers like the performance of the air conditioner. They mention that it works better when it's cold, the remote is simple and functional, and it has great performance. The duct kit works just fine, and the unit fires up flawlessly after less than 10 minutes. It works very nicely on any hard surface.
"...Again, not an issue for me because the unit works so well and the only reason I have to push a button is to turn the unit on or off...." Read more
"...Even on the hottest day this year 102F it worked perfectly. no drainage issues, no cooling issues, not a single problem...." Read more
"...The unit started up perfectly using my generator power. Cold air blew strongly and made the bedroom livable after the oppressive Houston heat...." Read more
"...it works totally awesome. the duct kit works just fine, doesn't fall out of the window like i think somereviewer said, works great...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the air conditioner fairly easy, with clear instructions. They also say the unit snaps right on and is easy to deinstall at the end of cooling.
"...So set up was easy...." Read more
"...The fan on high just blasts the room with cold air. I had no problems setting up other than getting the two hoses lined up so they’d snap in place..." Read more
"...Set up was easy but with a couple of caveats. I did have to trim the window inserts but that was easy and didn't take much time...." Read more
"...READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLYThough installation was fairly simple and took approximately 30 mins, the details matter!..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the temperature of the air conditioner. Some mention that it cools better, while others say that it barely cools the space.
"...Our house is less than 15 years old so it is insulated pretty good, but because our house is North facing we get most of our heat in the back of our..." Read more
"...to be honest it cools down better than any portable unit we have owned to date. i could not be happier with the performance!..." Read more
"...I cleaned the unit internally and it is still not cooling. There wasvirtually no dust/dirt inside. This unit has been used for only about..." Read more
"...The unit started up perfectly using my generator power. Cold air blew strongly and made the bedroom livable after the oppressive Houston heat...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise level of the air conditioner. Some mention that it's not too noisy, while others say that it has a loud noise level.
"...So to me this doesn’t really stop me from using it. My dish washer is very loud, but you don’t see me scrubbing dishes by hand so I don’t have to..." Read more
"...Unit is also very quiet for what it puts out." Read more
"...Yes portables are a bit louder across the board but that is because unlike central air or window units all the noise making parts are inside with..." Read more
"...Noise levels are what you expect from an AC unit. My BAFXX3370 DB meter puts it at 55db FULL fan and 51db on low fan...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the air conditioner. Some mention that it's a solid quality build, reliable, and the hoses are very durable. However, others say that the window kit is made of cheap plastic and seems flimsy.
"...myself the MOST IMPORTANT part is working without breaking down, reliability. The best air conditioner in the world is worthless if it breaks down...." Read more
"...which seem the poorest made part of the c/c and one wonders why they didn't build it with a bit more precision. why in an expensive..." Read more
"...Overall, the unit is a solid quality build. It is relatively large, about the size of a mini fridge...." Read more
"...Amazon sent UPS to pick it up. The shipping boxes were destroyed so I had to go to Home Depot to buy a 24x24x46 box, along with a sturdy chalkboard..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the air conditioner. Some say it's worth the money, while others say it is pricey and bulky. Some customers also mention that the hoses are flimsy and the construction feels cheap.
"...It is totally worth purchasing for sure!Con’s..." Read more
"...The remotes on these AC units SUCK. They are really cheap afterthoughts although this one is WAY better than the last AC unit I had...." Read more
"...It is actually cheaper to run these than running my central air that is cooling the whole house, and instead just cool the rooms I am in...." Read more
"...square footage it claims to handle, it generally costs more than comparable window units, and it takes up usable space...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the portability of the air conditioner. Some find it very portable and easy to move around, while others say it's pretty heavy and bulky.
"...3 Rolls/moves around extremely easy. I was able to move it over a medium/high pile carpeted area as if it was a wood floor!4 Cools very fast...." Read more
"This unit is quite heavy, but the wheels make it easy to move after unpacking...." Read more
"...It is relatively large, about the size of a mini fridge. It rolls easily on hard surfaces and not too bad on my short nap carpet. I've only..." Read more
"...It's the best portable A/C unit I've owned. I've owned 2 other units in the $300 range to compare...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the air conditioner. They mention that it takes up quite a bit of room and may be hard for them to fit in tight places. Some say that the hoses are quite large and may look like an eyesore. They also say that it doesn't fit well in their window and that they had to cut the slat to fit.
"...2 The remote is just a bad design, too small, not backlit..." Read more
"...That is too hot, and uncomfortable. Too wide of a working band also causes issues when your significant other is more sensitive to the cold...." Read more
"...Overall, the unit is a solid quality build. It is relatively large, about the size of a mini fridge...." Read more
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When I first was in the market for a portable air conditioner I was very careful to research, research, and research. Yes I was slightly uneasy about ordering an air conditioner online, but called Amazon directly and asked about my options if after I purchased it and it didn't work well for us about the return policy's. Amazon ensured that if it didn't work out then I would be able to return it in its original packaging and because of its size they would have a shipping company come pick it up which I thought for a return they would try to make it as hard as possible to return. So Amazon is a win win in my eyes. My only issue was that this is listed as a Prime eligible product and with my limited Prime knowledge I assumed I would receive it in 2 days which I didn't. I took about 5 so that was a little disappointing. I am very glad I purchased this earlier than the summer or we would have been in trouble just in waiting in a hot house on this thing.
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So set up was easy. I allowed for it to sit in an upright position overnight only because I was unsure how the shipping company handled it and wanted to be sure I did everything in my power to continue its longevity. (This is also listed in the directions) The hose connections were easy enough and because I have a taller horizontal sliding window I had an opening that I had to fill with particle board which wasn���t too hard to do. After I set it up I plugged it in and let it sit. The set up pamphlet does recommend buying a special filter to put into one of the hoses which honestly I haven’t done because I haven’t made an honest attempt to find them which I am sure you could at a Home Depot or Lowes. From what I have heard you can also buy insulation tape to cover the hose that produces a lot of heat, but this hasn’t been a problem for us.
The Cooling…
The cooling is pretty amazing. After reading several reviews I second guessed my decision about purchasing it because it seems like people have great success or great failure. However on our end this AC has cooled our lower level 2 story house amazingly!! Our house is less than 15 years old so it is insulated pretty good, but because our house is North facing we get most of our heat in the back of our house. This cooler sits in the front and cools a vaulted ceiling living room, kitchen and small dinning, hallway, and half way cools the master bedroom on the same floor. All of this area is about 1200 sqft give or take. I originally purchased this to cool the living room, kitchen, and dinning room, which is all open floor plan about 420-450 swft btw, but it cooled even more than I expected. To keep track of the temperature I tried looking on my thermostat for my Heater and it was almost always higher than what it really was I am guessing because it wasn’t cooler in other places in my house. It even kept us cool in 100+ degree weather. It was about 109 outside and the cooler kept it about low to mid 70 in the living, dining, and kitchen. As a side note we purchased a Frigidaire 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner that cools a room upstairs and we usually leave the door open just in case it will help with the over all vaulted ceiling space. The Frigidaire is rated for a small room of 250 sqft so I don’t think it is helping too much with the living space, but so you have the full facts to make an informed decision I just wanted to add that in there. This unit is also great and I plan on writing a separate review for this one. However the sum up on the cooling factor for the Whynter is awesome!! We have owned it since the end of May so I can’t speak for its longevity so only time will tell. It is totally worth purchasing for sure!
Con’s
Honestly these con’s don’t really matter to me because the AC works so well, but I will add them in case they matter to you. As for the noise, yes it is loud. My house usually isn’t pitch quite so it doesn’t really bother me, but if you think about it there is an AC in your house! Central air conditioners are put outside for a reason. THEY ARE LOUD! So to me this doesn’t really stop me from using it. My dish washer is very loud, but you don’t see me scrubbing dishes by hand so I don’t have to hear the noise. Same goes with any other loud appliance in my house. Maybe if it was loud and didn’t cool my house I’d have a problem.
The vent on the AC is nothing to be impressed with. I have read that the vent shoots the air straight up. I don’t seem to have that problem. Yes there aren’t very many ways you can control where the air goes, but you can direct it up and down. If you don’t want it shooting straight up you can move it down a notch and it isn’t. Not sure if people thought this would prevent max air flow, but we don’t seem to have a problem.
Now the remote is another problem. I have read that if you use the remote you have to keep using the remote because if you switch to the buttons on the unit the remote doesn’t know what the unit knows. This is very true and annoying. However because of where I have the unit positioned behind my couch the remote can’t find the signal to the unit because it is blocked so we pretty much don’t use the remote. Again, not an issue for me because the unit works so well and the only reason I have to push a button is to turn the unit on or off. Not an issue.
As for draining due to the dehumidifier. We live in a dry state with low humidity so this hasn’t been a problem. No sure how I would drain it if I needed to, but I have found plenty of YouTube videos on this unit so I am not concerned about it at this point.
Portability. Now this is a portable unit per say, but it isn’t really practical to roll around the house for us. I initially thought we could use it for our open floor plan area by day and in our master by night, but to move this, then refit for a different sized window and then do it all over again and again every morning and night it would be a pain in the butt. However if we leave our master bed room door open it cools down enough to be comfortable instead of otherwise sweating as we did before. This AC really did above and beyond what I expected!
Now would I recommend this to others?? Heck yes!! It does a great job cooling and we turn it on early in the day so that it keeps the house cool and we don’t have to worry about being uncomfortable. I am able to cook and this AC still can keep the house cooler and us comfortable. We are able to cook/bake for short amounts of time and still be comfortable in 90+ degree weather, but in the 100+ degree weather we found cooking is not an option if we want to stay comfortable and not sweat. We also have blackout curtains and blinds that help to insulate the heat which makes a huge difference so for those that this AC is not working for I would question placement of the unit as well as how insulated your house is not just in between the walls but for window coverings too. We found that using brown colored vertical blinds blocks out the heat way better than the white ones did. I also suggest another unit portable or window-mounted unit to help work together with this unit. If you want a cooler house and don’t want to foot out the bill for central air you should think about other ways to keep it cool because even 2 of these units would be cheaper than central air for us! Hopefully you find your solution because this was it along with the Frigidaire 5,000 BTU 115V Window-Mounted Mini-Compact Air Conditioner for us!!! Good luck and sorry for the unorganized review!
Update 7/11/19 – My most recent experience as follows. Yesterday for example outside a high 99F with dew points in the low to mid 50’s. Working from home in room approximately 150 sq. ft with a south facing window. The remote set temp to 77F with the fan set to low. I found the unit was keeping the room at a constant 76F, just off one degree. The condenser unit cycled on about once every 4-5 minutes, running for two minutes then off again. The fan of course runs the entire time in the background but the speed drops down once the condenser shuts down. But even with the compressor running you can stand right next to it speaking with no need to shout let alone raise your voice to be heard. Yes portables are a bit louder across the board but that is because unlike central air or window units all the noise making parts are inside with you not outside your walls.
The rare ninety degree days i grew up with now are the norm. homes around here weren't built for those temps, nobody has central air except in the newest homes. It was about 2005 when we finally purchased our first portable unit. were impressed enough we purchased another that year though from a different manufacturer. All told we have had four machines from three different makers, so a little more experience than most. This unit and the most recent both whynter models.
The unit arrived very quickly, on our doorstep two days after ordering. I greatly appreciated the ups guy who carried it up our stairs. The air conditioner is shipped with more protection than anything I have ever bought in my life, think Russian nesting dolls. After removing the first box, the second, the third then inside that last box was a very thick layer of foam. There was yet another box too with assorted parts inside. The unit itself was even partly covered with a peel off clear plastic protective layer. No surprise ours arrived with in perfect condition.
The Good –
1 Dual hose! For fast cooling and efficiency compared to single hose models. Once we got our first dual hose unit we stopped considering single hose models because this type of design works better
2 Least amount of noise from any portable unit we’ve had to date
3 Rolls/moves around extremely easy. I was able to move it over a medium/high pile carpeted area as if it was a wood floor!
4 Cools very fast. The spare room approx. 150sq feet, tested in at 84F to 75F after about 20 minutes give or take
5 Easy setup, maybe ten minutes once out of the boxing materials
6 Vent slider bar/insert will fit windows from 20” to 46” either vertically or horizontally
7 Water all goes out with the hot air, no drain or bucket to be concerned about
8 all the remote function buttons are duplicated on the front of the air conditioner
The Not So Good –
1 The vent on the conditioner is not powered. That said you can manually adjust angle
2 The remote is just a bad design, too small, not backlit
3 The vent hoses can be tricky to line up with the ‘tabs’ and get snapped into place properly
4 At nearly 80lbs or 100lbs with the box & packing materials can be difficult to move up stairs
5 Front panel bright blue LED readout is very bright w/no means to dim or turn off if using in a sleeping area
Overall I like this unit better than any we’ve had before. It is much easier for me to roll around. The fan on high just blasts the room with cold air. I had no problems setting up other than getting the two hoses lined up so they’d snap in place correctly but a minor gripe. Though we do not use it for our whole home I have no doubt it could keep a couple medium sized adjoining rooms comfortable. As said it does cool well as i found out accidently the first week. I’d left it on by accident, came back later walked into an icebox so from that i know it will cool a room down to 65F.
Regardless for myself the MOST IMPORTANT part is working without breaking down, reliability. The best air conditioner in the world is worthless if it breaks down. My expectations, if I don’t get some good use out of an air conditioner I won’t be a repeat customer. Our last whynter unit worked out well though it didn’t last quite as long as I’d expected. Nonetheless my overall impression that older model was favorable which is why we purchased this unit to replace it with.
At this point I am very happy how things have turned out. Even on the hottest day this year 102F it worked perfectly. no drainage issues, no cooling issues, not a single problem. That being said reliability takes time to assess so once the summer has ended I’ll update this review and will continue to post updates for so long as it is working.
I've only had it a week and hope it holds up for years but during this power outage it has performed admirably.
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Here's a little backstory: a few years ago, we had a 11,000 btu Danby a/c from Costco. My wife wasn't a fan of having an a/c (being that we live in Vancouver, an a/c is not standard home equipment) & often complained when I had it on. I also noticed that on the hottest days, our 850sq ft apartment would still be around 25-26 degrees Celsius. Thinking that the unit didn't really make much of a difference, I sold it the following summer. BIG MISTAKE!
Turns out, the a/c cooled our house by about 3-4 degrees - the whole house, not just the living room in which it was situated. No, it never was able to cool the house to typical room temp, nor did we expect it to, but we had no idea it was working that hard for us!
So, this past year, both my wife & I decided it was imperative to get another a/c. I knew we needed more btu's, but didn't quite know what product to buy. After lots of research and after considering other top brands, we settled on a dual hose Whynter model. We don't need a heater with our a/c, so this was ideal.
This past summer was even hotter than last year & boy did this unit do the job! When operating, our SW facing home would settle in at about 23-24 degrees. Still warm, but much better than the 29-30 degrees of the previous summer & even better than when we had the Danby running. In fact, the living room would get chilly. Of course, we used fans to move the cooled air throughout the home.
The machine is big, heavy, & not particularly pretty, but it is simple to operate, has a nice little remote, & like all of these portable a/c's, is pretty simple to set up. Best of all, it is a powerful & not particularly noisy machine.
We paid around $550 before tax.
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Pros:
Cools fast. 1 hour full blast dropped my 400sq. foot bedroom 10 degrees Celsius on a hot day. It works!
Multiple speed fan. Great for cutting some noise... and I do mean SOME.
Semi-directional vent
2 hose (big plus for the high flow of this unit)
Carbon filter (we have smokers all around us in our apartment and the smell stopped with the carbon filter. If you have odd smells around you, pick up an extra one. One filter lasted the hot season).
Cons:
Loud. When it kicks in during the night, it wakes us up. When the warranty is up, I am taking it apart and seeing if I can sound proof it more. When the compressor kicks in, the fan goes up as well creating an even louder noise difference even with the fan set on 'low.' Then when the compressor shuts off, the fan goes back down to low again creating a large change in noise levels. Almost as bad as the unit turning on.
The LCD screen does not dim at all. I have to cover it up with tape. I thought this would tick me off but really, not a big deal. Once the warranty is up, I will be disabling the light.
Directional vents are pointed. You get the option of Up, More Up, Even More Up, or Uppest. Forward would have been nice.
Negative pressure. This unit pumps a LOT of air (a good thing). Even with the 2nd hose, we were getting some negative pressure. In a sealed room, I was getting headaches until I added a small breath hole in the stripping of my bedroom door. This will not be a problem for most.
1-track response. I contacted Whynter about the LCD screen light, the negative pressure, and the noise. The responded about the Negative pressure and nothing else (a VERY bad habit of companies these days where they read the first item in an email, respond, and ignore the rest). I wrote back to ask about the other issues and never received a response. Their phones are always down. That is not to say there service is bad. In fact, they responded the first and only time within 3 hours of my morning email to them.
Bottom Line:
This is a unit I would get for a place that does not need silence. It is a very good unit and out performs most every other unit I've seen out there (and I have used many with a south-west exposure on the top floor of a condo building). I tried once, just to see, if it could cool my whole 1000sq foot place. It brought the temps down 2 or 3 degrees but it will not handle that size of a condo. If you are looking for an office AC unit or daytime use only unit, this is your machine!
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