I ordered 2 of these to beat a 7-day extreme heatwave, to be delivered right before it started to get hot for my elderly parents. Once we got them, they worked really well. The instructions are easy to follow, although it does take a bit of effort to get the exhaust tubing to screw into the 2 ends, but very doable. What we learned (that I want to let others know), is that it takes longer to receive, than the Amazon original date given. I don't have Prime, but I did pay extra for shipping to get the units within 5 days and before the heatwave. But we didn't actually get them until 3 days after those dates. To to the credit of the Costway Amazon team, they were very responsive to my complaint and concerns, urged FedEx to get them delivered faster, and offered compensation for the delays. This team did everything they could, and we did get them before the heatwave became more serious for my parents. I appreciate that so much. I highly recommend this portable AC, but don't wait to order it until when you need it. Give them at least 8-10 days to get it to you. Read more
I bought this unit after a really intense heat wave in the pacific northwest. We wanted something that could at least blow cold air as we wait for our traditional AC unit to arrive. Let me tell you, we are pleasantly surprised! The air is cold, spans a wide range, and has adjustable vents. This unit is rated for a house half our size, however it does affect the rest of the house. The only issue we have is the noise level, however it is a small price to pay for cool air! Read more
Knowing the down sides to portable ACs (inefficiency and noise), i was skeptical. But i decided to try this one. I live in western WA, so no over 100 degree temps and very little humidity. This unit works great overall with limitations. Cons: -When temps reach 90s, it struggle to bring temps down below 75 degrees in a room of 150 square inches. -When compressor is running, it draw 10.2 amps, so in a room circuit breaker that is rated at 15 amps, you want be able to run other demanding devices (hair blower) as it trips the breaker. -It is not quite by any means. Even in sleep mode, the 55 db rating is not accurate, as i am measuring 69 db. -Rattle noise from all the Styrofoam insulation. But i fixed that by loosening the cover screws 1 half turn each. -Large 6 inch hose prevents you from being able to close the blinds all the way, if your like me having integrated window blinds. Pros: -Water drainage is no issue and very slow to accumulate, but again i am in western WA. -Great price and performance for a 10K BTU if you live in an area like me where temps are never extreme. -Cools quickly being it a 10K BTU Read more
I purchased this air conditioner because of all the reviews stating it worked well and was very quiet. It was both of those things and after the first night it got loud and started rattling and is not cooling the room off. Unfortunately going thru return process now. Perhaps I got a random bad unit but I'm not happy with I received. Read more
I looked at many portable A/Cs and this one seemed the best buy. I use it for a two bedroom upstairs loft. It was easy to assemble and works well. The sound is minimal compared to an old air unit I had prior. I drain it directly into an unused bathtub and out a small window. The only suggestion that I would make is to create a window slide for a smaller sized window. I use cardboard for the time being and it works fine though. The unit doesn't keep the area (about 400 sq ft) cold, but it definately makes it cool, which I like! Also, having a remote is an added plus, if I'm busy in my office and want to turn on the air remotely. Read more
I never write reviews but I just unboxed this last night and set it up after a few sleepless, very hot nights in So Cal. Within minutes of plugging it in it was blowing COLD air! Both of my daughters and all three of my pets did not want to leave my room. It was so cold during the night I turned it down to the lowest setting and was still so cold, even after covering myself with another blanket, I had to turn it off... and my dog had buried herself under my covers. I am extremely happy with my purchase and as soon as I can, I plan on buying two more for other rooms in my apartment! Highly Recommend! Read more
The main issue I find with it is that it is LOUD! 'Sleep' mode does nothing. There is no change in noise level that I can visibly hear. You can not sleep with this unless you're a heavy sleeper. You need earplugs or to run it till the room gets to the temp you want and then shut it down for the night. Other points to note: the manual is definitely written by a non-native speaker and really doesn't make a lick of sense. It's good to go in with a basic sense of how a portable AC works, to begin with. Even so, for me, it wasn't hard to put together and set up. It was easy to figure out and the controls are straight forward. The remote, though it's very cheap, works well. I have yet to need to drain or clean it so I may update when this need arises. Read more
I’ve had this for 3 years and it still works great! A little noisy but I like the noise it helps us sleep better! Read more
