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Midea 10,000 BTU ASHRAE (5,800 BTU SACC) Portable Air Conditioner, Cools up to 200 Sq. Ft., with Dehumidifier & Fan mode, Control with Remote, Amazon Alexa & Google Assistant, Easy-to-use and Install
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Brand | Midea |
Capacity | 5 Cubic Feet |
Cooling Power | 10000 British Thermal Units |
Special Feature | Portable |
Product Dimensions | 13"D x 17.1"W x 28.3"H |
Start year | 2017 |
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) | 6.43 |
Color | White |
Voltage | 115 Volts |
Noise Level | 54 dB |
About this item
- SMARTCOOL - Midea 10,000 BTU ASHRAE (5,800 BTU SACC) Portable Air Conditioner delivers fast, effective cooling for spaces Up to 200 sq. ft. while providing fan and dehumidification functions in any home, creating a relaxing and comfortable environment.Air flow efficiency : 241.18 cubic_feet_per_minute_per_watt
- SMART CONTROL - Control your portable AC from anywhere using the MSmartHome app for iOS and Android. Switch modes, set a schedule, and more. Pair your AC unit with Alexa or Google Assistant devices for voice control options
- EFFORTLESS OPERATION: Enjoy the simplicity of digital controls. This Midea portable air conditioner has an easy-to-read LED display and a compact remote control (batteries included) to easily set the time, temperature, and mode
- EASY INSTALLATION - This unit is easy to install so you can make your home cool and comfortable right away. The exhaust hose, window kit, and instructions are included. No extra tools are needed for assembly
- WASHABLE AIR FILTER: The removable and washable air filter helps to protect your family and living space from dust and pet hairs. The clean filter indicator on the control panel will turn on when it is time to clean your filter
- 3-in-1 COMFORT: This unit is equipped with 3 modes for cooling, dehumidification, and ventilation. Customize your cooling settings even further with the 24-hour programmable timer
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Remote Control | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.0 | — | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Energy efficiency | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.2 | — | 3.9 | 4.2 |
Noise level | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.2 | — | 3.4 | 3.6 |
Easy to install | 4.5 | 4.2 | — | — | 4.4 | — |
Easy to use | 4.3 | 4.2 | — | — | — | 4.0 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Sain Store |
cooling power | 10000 btus | 10000 btus | 14000 btus | 12000 btus | 11000 btus | 8000 btus |
floor area | 200 square feet | 450 square feet | 600 square feet | 550 square feet | 500 square feet | 400 square feet |
control method | voice | remote, touch | remote | remote, touch | remote | remote, touch |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
number of speeds | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
special feature | Portable | Dehumidifier, Remote Controlled, Filter Light Reminder | Portable | Dehumidifier | Remote Controlled, Dehumidifier | Dehumidifier,Google,Portable,Wifi |
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Item Weight | 67.9 pounds |
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Department | Unisex |
Manufacturer | Midea |
ASIN | B08886Q136 |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | MAP10S1CWT |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,317 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) #28 in Portable Air Conditioners |
Number of pieces | 1 |
Warranty Description | One Limited Year Warranty from original purchase date |
Batteries required | No |
Included Components | Unit adaptor *1 pc Exhaust hose *1 pc Window slider adaptor *1 pc Bolt *3 pc Window slider A *1 set Foam seal A (adhesive) *4 pcs Foam seal B (adhesive) *2 pcs Foam seal C (Non-adhesive) *3 pcs Security bracket and 2 screws *1 set Drain hose *1 pc remote control*1 |
Capacity | 5 Cubic Feet |
Floor Area | 200 Square Feet |
Cable Length | 74.8 Inches |
Voltage | 115 Volts |
Noise Level | 54 dB |
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This Smart Controlled Midea Easy Cool 3-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner cools or dehumidifies home or office spaces quietly, quickly, and efficiently.
Rated at 10, 000 BTU (ideal for rooms up to 200 sq. ft.), this unit allows you to choose a temperature between 62 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keep your air quality intact with an indicator light that tells you when to clean the internal filter, removable and reusable air filter to protect your family and living space from dust and pet hairs, and stay comfortable with a proximity sensing feature in the remote that adjusts cooling based on your distance from the unit. Meanwhile, attached wheels provide easy portability.
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Maintenance Instructions
a.Clean the air filters.
b. Add minimum distance/gap of clearance from the air intake..
c. Make the length of the exhaust hose is as short as possible.
d. Set the unit to Cooling mode.
Important information
Risk of fire or explosion due to flammable refrigerant used.Follow handling instruction carefully in compliance with U.S. Government regulations.Cancer and Reproductive Harm-www.P65Warnings.ca,gov
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Customers like the ease of installation of the air conditioner. They mention that it does produce condensation, and that the bottom condensate tray is full of water. Customers are also unhappy with the quality of the product, stating that the included window panels are very flimsy and break easily. Opinions are mixed on noise, temperature, efficiency, performance, and value.
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Customers are mixed about the performance of the air conditioner. Some mention that it works great and the app is a great way to manage their home. However, others say that the remote is clunky and often doesn't respond to input. They also mention that the 63" insert doesn' work for a 72" sliding glass door, and that the heater works like a standard heat pump. Additionally, some customers also report issues with the packaging and that it did not turn on one day.
"...Praise: The unit itself is phenomenally well made, incredibly well thought out. Every detail has been planned for and the instructions are clear...." Read more
"...The Midea Duo is a wonderful machine -- in a small bedroom (roughly 11x11) setting this to the lowest setting (60 degrees Fahrenheit) will actually..." Read more
"...The packaging is flawed and not adequate for the product.Due to a high demand across the country, shipping is delayed...." Read more
"...Overall, it works great and does just as good of a job as my u shaped unit does with the exception of this one little flaw." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the air conditioner. They say the unit is easy to install and intuitive to assemble. The instructions are okay at best, but the parts snap in easily. They also say it's relatively easy to maintain, with minimal and quick work. Customers also mention that the auto setting is amazing, and the bottom of the unit makes it easy to roll. However, some customers have reported issues with the stabilizer.
"...Every detail has been planned for and the instructions are clear. The build quality is very good, form factor is excellent too...." Read more
"...Installation was not difficult for one person and all needed adapters / panels are provided...." Read more
"...The unit was easy to install...." Read more
"...This thing though..following the instructions on the app isn’t possible because my unit doesn’t have the same controls as what the app shows...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the temperature of the air conditioner. Some mention that it does a great job at cooling down their bedroom, blows ice cold air on cool and dry settings, and transfers much less heat back into the room. However, others say that the outside temp seems to be especially off, it gets hot, and starts to lose its cooling ability if the filters get dirty.
"...Heat mode works phenomenally well and is super quiet. Heat mode does not require reconfiguration or any particular preparation other than hooking up..." Read more
"...I do not know if it is a defect since it is cooling perfectly, but I had to take away from the noise level stars because this is annoying and..." Read more
"...You’re left with a window insert that not only gets hot, but also lets bugs in and sound/ outside noise...." Read more
"...It does a great job at cooling down my bedroom though, and there’s not much more you can ask from an AC unit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the air conditioner. Some mention that it is extremely quiet, while others say that it does make noise. Some customers also mention that the unit periodically emits a loud buzz and does not work. Some say that the noise is louder than expected and annoying.
"...I can’t sleep when it’s completely silent anyway and this thing is loud enough to help me go to sleep but not so loud that it keeps or wakes me up...." Read more
"...Edit Jan 2023:This unit is 8 months old and now periodically emits a loud buzz and does not work. I believe the compressor is freezing up...." Read more
"...Unfortunately, despite the good looks, quiet operation and good build quality, this thing has some major shortcomings that make it unusable and a..." Read more
"...maximum and maximum fans briefly before stepping back and operating quietly is annoying, but I will note that I do not consider this loud enough to..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the efficiency of the air conditioner. Some mention that it's quiet, efficient, and powerful for its size. However, others say that it keeps shutting down and showing the error code.
"...It uses much less power than a comparable window unit and I would absolutely not have anything other than an inverter driven AC at this point...." Read more
"...out about the same amount of noise as a box fan, yet it is very powerful for its size...." Read more
"...in a 100sqft office room and the unit was rated for 450sqft, it would run CONSTANTLY and STRUGGLE to keep the room at a comfortable temp...." Read more
"...The unit has memory, so it will remember the exact settings it was on not only when it is shut off, but also if it is unplugged while running...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the air conditioner. Some mention that it's well worth the money, with a reasonable up-front cost. However, others say that the stubby hose and cheap plastic window make it unusable and a complete waste of money.
"...It is not cheap, but the price gives you a tremendous performance and feature combination...." Read more
"...The amount of features this unit has at a fairly decent price accompanied with it being energy efficient should be a top contender for most...." Read more
"...thing has some major shortcomings that make it unusable and a complete waste of money...." Read more
"...really do love this AC, it keeps the room super cold, and saves money on the central AC...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the air conditioner. They mention that the included window panels are very flimsy and break easily. The window insert is floppy and cheaply made. Some customers also report mechanical issues on first use and find the styrofoam to be broken to bits. Overall, some customers feel the quality control could be a bit better and the materials provided are of a better grade.
"...They both had mechanical issues on first use which I had to investigate and resolve. After that they have both been phenomenal...." Read more
"...a $600 AC to come with high quality accessories but this part is cheaply made, flimsy and thin with absolutely no insulation properties at all...." Read more
"...Overall, an excellent unit for a single room...." Read more
"...It came with a totally busted wheel so that really sucks. It also came with a broken piece that clamps the hose to the window panel...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the draining of the air conditioner. They mention that the unit produces condensation, the bottom condensate tray is full of water, and it has to be drained often. Some customers also mention that there's no water at all.
"...Unfortunately, the second major problem is that this unit does nothing for the humidity while in AC mode because it reuses the condensation to make..." Read more
"...The system is heavy, so this is not a convenient way to drain the water. The other way is to use the "continuous drain" feature...." Read more
"...I can’t talk about the negative pressure/leaking in hot air since I can’t measure that...." Read more
"...What a mess. Upon releasing the plug, the water rushes out so have pet pads or a towel handy...." Read more
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Praise: The unit itself is phenomenally well made, incredibly well thought out. Every detail has been planned for and the instructions are clear. The build quality is very good, form factor is excellent too. The Midea app is great and integration with the new device was seamless. The install video is great too.
The ac works wonderfully well. Heat mode works phenomenally well and is super quiet. Heat mode does not require reconfiguration or any particular preparation other than hooking up the drain line. I used the included drain adaptor to run a 1/4” black silicon line to a glass gallon jug for heat condensate drainage. The Midea Duo 14,000 BTU unit (with heat) has an internal pump that pumps out condensate from heat mode. This is very helpful.
Issues; Within a minute of turning on my first unit, it made a HORRIBLE persistent rattling sound. The compressor/cooling lines were rattling against each other. I was able to get in where these lines were and slide the vibration-dampening sleeve that was already on one pipe, further down the pipe, so it would actually keep the pipes from rattling against one another.
My second unit (after sitting for 16-24 hours as it should) made a high pitched metal-on-metal squeaking sound emanating from the compressor when I turned on the ac. I immediately turned the unit off, pondered for a bit, then ran the unit in heat mode, this immediately resolved the metal-on-metal squeaking issue. It now runs perfectly in heat or cooling mode.
P.S. These units do make a high pitched whine sometimes, but most people will learn to tune it out.
Do not attempt to repair these without some knowledge and caution of these sorts of things.
P.P.S. This unit replaced a Whynter ARC-14S that was much bigger, louder, had no heat, and finally, it did not work well. So Whynter went back!
Edit Jan 2023:
This unit is 8 months old and now periodically emits a loud buzz and does not work. I believe the compressor is freezing up. The issue occurs a few times a day, sometimes once a week. Midea Customer Service asks silly questions and marked my ticket as "Solved" when I failed to reply within 5 days (including weekends). Not impressed. I am now seeking a replacement or refund if possible.
Edit Jan (late) 2023: Midea customer service refunded me for the malfunctioning unit. I am a little concerned that it was not worth repairing a $700 unit, and now I must pay a $60 disposal fee for freon containing devices in CA, but overall I appreciate Midea’s customer service.
The Midea Duo is a wonderful machine -- in a small bedroom (roughly 11x11) setting this to the lowest setting (60 degrees Fahrenheit) will actually take a space this small down into the mid / upper 50s. This is while the machine copes easily with southeastern heat and humidity outside.
I watched a Youtube reviewer test the noise level, and yes, that very low decibel rating is accurate with one caveat. The minimum noise level advertised only happens on low fan when the unit is in air circulation mode, no AC active -- the compressor running will easily exceed that level even on the lowest settings.
Don't get me wrong -- I work at a desk approximately four feet away from the unit and I have absolutely no issues doing my job. There is a quirk of the unit where when the AC first activates, it briefly will spin everything up to maximum even with the settings configured to low / medium. This will last about thirty seconds before the inverter tech kicks in and the compressor drops into background noise. This is my only pet peeve overall.
I am unsure as to why there isn't a "quiet mode" setting where it will run the compressor at a low setting more often for longer periods to maintain temperature versus needing to run full power for a bit. I would absolutely love this as a feature. Sending the compressor all the way to maximum and maximum fans briefly before stepping back and operating quietly is annoying, but I will note that I do not consider this loud enough to interrupt my day. Sitting further away will mitigate the issue completely.
The noise is never enough to wake me from sleep and isn't "terrible". On normal low AC settings outside of the initial "start up" where it runs full tilt, I would say it is about as loud as box fan set to medium-low. The full start up level of noise for the compressor is approximately as loud as a window AC running on full. You will definitely notice the different stages as it cycles up and down.
This thing will freeze you out of a room and quickly drop the temperature. I have never seen anything like it. Even dealing with Florida heat and humidity it was able to take a heat soaked room that was in the upper 80s down to the low 70s in a span of two hours.
I had some concerns about needing to drain this vs a comparable Whynter unit with their exhaust technology. Those concerns were unfounded -- even with Florida humidity I have never needed to drain the unit. I have checked multiple times but I have never had more than a few drops of water in the tank. The AC exhausts the water vapor efficiently out through the window and does not seem to accumulate much at all.
I have not needed to use the dehumidifying option, so that option may require more draining. For normal AC use you will probably not need to drain it often at all. If you live in a drier climate than Florida, you will probably never need to give draining it a second thought at all.
Installation was not difficult for one person and all needed adapters / panels are provided. Midea supplies extra panels and adapters in case you need extensions. I do recommend reviewing the instructions and using the dampening foam panels to keep outside noise and heat away. You can install it without the instructions (it's that simple) but your life will be much easier if you read the manual. :) Make sure to install the hose flow separator at the end of the vent or your performance will not be as great.
Once the foam is installed and the window secured with the included foam liners, outside noise is no worse than what it was before with the window closed. Midea has done very well in thinking of customer comfort.
Durability -- it cools just as well as it did on day one. It has, however, developed a very annoying rattle/vibration when the compressor spins up and goes to full power. This sounds like something vibrating loose in the unit and this happened a few weeks into ownership.
If I press my hand to the side of the unit this is goes away, so perhaps some piece of sound insulation has let go internally? I do not know if it is a defect since it is cooling perfectly, but I had to take away from the noise level stars because this is annoying and something I notice daily. Before it started doing this vibration-rattle the unit was much quieter.
Purely fan mode is wonderfully quiet, so I know this has to be coming from the compressor somehow.
Make sure to clean and check the filters, as the mesh is very fine and this unit needs the airflow to operate at best performance. I have not needed to use the heat function since we're still in the upper 80s and 90s, but will update as I use it.
The remote control is good for when you don't want to get out of bed to change settings, but I find the app to be easier to use. The remote can do most of the things the buttons on the unit will do minus a few options that require the unit buttons to be held down. The app will let you fine tune most settings on the unit and select fan speeds beyond low, medium, or high. I would like to see full control from the app with all settings that can be adjusted on the unit itself.
Our power bill did not increase by much using the AC. Part of this is probably helped by the Midea taking some of the strain off of the old (and inefficient) wall units here. I normally leave it set to low fan circulation and around 72 degrees on the AC. It uses much less power than a comparable window unit and I would absolutely not have anything other than an inverter driven AC at this point. The technology is that good.
Would I buy another Midea again? Absolutely. There are improvements they can make to the overall build quality (addressing the various vibrations / rattles that have appeared) and settings (a quiet AC mode would be greatly appreciated), but overall this is very comparable with the best that Whynter has to offer and the thoughtfulness of the app is wonderful.
It is not cheap, but the price gives you a tremendous performance and feature combination. I have no doubt that this would cool a large living room or combined space with ease. Thank you to Midea for saving me from Florida Summer!
Edit and followup: I attached two decibel measurements. The average for medium fan is 54 and the average for the unit running in AC mode is 61 with spikes up to 68.
I finally ran the heat and it works great, though it will collect a lot of humidity as condensation in the trays. The unit is very easy to drain, but you can also switch to dry mode to have the unit evaporate and exhaust the water.
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2022
The Midea Duo is a wonderful machine -- in a small bedroom (roughly 11x11) setting this to the lowest setting (60 degrees Fahrenheit) will actually take a space this small down into the mid / upper 50s. This is while the machine copes easily with southeastern heat and humidity outside.
I watched a Youtube reviewer test the noise level, and yes, that very low decibel rating is accurate with one caveat. The minimum noise level advertised only happens on low fan when the unit is in air circulation mode, no AC active -- the compressor running will easily exceed that level even on the lowest settings.
Don't get me wrong -- I work at a desk approximately four feet away from the unit and I have absolutely no issues doing my job. There is a quirk of the unit where when the AC first activates, it briefly will spin everything up to maximum even with the settings configured to low / medium. This will last about thirty seconds before the inverter tech kicks in and the compressor drops into background noise. This is my only pet peeve overall.
I am unsure as to why there isn't a "quiet mode" setting where it will run the compressor at a low setting more often for longer periods to maintain temperature versus needing to run full power for a bit. I would absolutely love this as a feature. Sending the compressor all the way to maximum and maximum fans briefly before stepping back and operating quietly is annoying, but I will note that I do not consider this loud enough to interrupt my day. Sitting further away will mitigate the issue completely.
The noise is never enough to wake me from sleep and isn't "terrible". On normal low AC settings outside of the initial "start up" where it runs full tilt, I would say it is about as loud as box fan set to medium-low. The full start up level of noise for the compressor is approximately as loud as a window AC running on full. You will definitely notice the different stages as it cycles up and down.
This thing will freeze you out of a room and quickly drop the temperature. I have never seen anything like it. Even dealing with Florida heat and humidity it was able to take a heat soaked room that was in the upper 80s down to the low 70s in a span of two hours.
I had some concerns about needing to drain this vs a comparable Whynter unit with their exhaust technology. Those concerns were unfounded -- even with Florida humidity I have never needed to drain the unit. I have checked multiple times but I have never had more than a few drops of water in the tank. The AC exhausts the water vapor efficiently out through the window and does not seem to accumulate much at all.
I have not needed to use the dehumidifying option, so that option may require more draining. For normal AC use you will probably not need to drain it often at all. If you live in a drier climate than Florida, you will probably never need to give draining it a second thought at all.
Installation was not difficult for one person and all needed adapters / panels are provided. Midea supplies extra panels and adapters in case you need extensions. I do recommend reviewing the instructions and using the dampening foam panels to keep outside noise and heat away. You can install it without the instructions (it's that simple) but your life will be much easier if you read the manual. :) Make sure to install the hose flow separator at the end of the vent or your performance will not be as great.
Once the foam is installed and the window secured with the included foam liners, outside noise is no worse than what it was before with the window closed. Midea has done very well in thinking of customer comfort.
Durability -- it cools just as well as it did on day one. It has, however, developed a very annoying rattle/vibration when the compressor spins up and goes to full power. This sounds like something vibrating loose in the unit and this happened a few weeks into ownership.
If I press my hand to the side of the unit this is goes away, so perhaps some piece of sound insulation has let go internally? I do not know if it is a defect since it is cooling perfectly, but I had to take away from the noise level stars because this is annoying and something I notice daily. Before it started doing this vibration-rattle the unit was much quieter.
Purely fan mode is wonderfully quiet, so I know this has to be coming from the compressor somehow.
Make sure to clean and check the filters, as the mesh is very fine and this unit needs the airflow to operate at best performance. I have not needed to use the heat function since we're still in the upper 80s and 90s, but will update as I use it.
The remote control is good for when you don't want to get out of bed to change settings, but I find the app to be easier to use. The remote can do most of the things the buttons on the unit will do minus a few options that require the unit buttons to be held down. The app will let you fine tune most settings on the unit and select fan speeds beyond low, medium, or high. I would like to see full control from the app with all settings that can be adjusted on the unit itself.
Our power bill did not increase by much using the AC. Part of this is probably helped by the Midea taking some of the strain off of the old (and inefficient) wall units here. I normally leave it set to low fan circulation and around 72 degrees on the AC. It uses much less power than a comparable window unit and I would absolutely not have anything other than an inverter driven AC at this point. The technology is that good.
Would I buy another Midea again? Absolutely. There are improvements they can make to the overall build quality (addressing the various vibrations / rattles that have appeared) and settings (a quiet AC mode would be greatly appreciated), but overall this is very comparable with the best that Whynter has to offer and the thoughtfulness of the app is wonderful.
It is not cheap, but the price gives you a tremendous performance and feature combination. I have no doubt that this would cool a large living room or combined space with ease. Thank you to Midea for saving me from Florida Summer!
Edit and followup: I attached two decibel measurements. The average for medium fan is 54 and the average for the unit running in AC mode is 61 with spikes up to 68.
I finally ran the heat and it works great, though it will collect a lot of humidity as condensation in the trays. The unit is very easy to drain, but you can also switch to dry mode to have the unit evaporate and exhaust the water.
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I have a 1200 sq.ft. living space and when the temperature was 34C outside, this unit kept the inside at a comfortable 23C.
Quiet, very easy to operate. Set it and forget it.
Only drawback is that you can't reposition it, the hose is not flexible side to side.
Unboxing:
-The unboxing was extremely easy. You just remove the ties and then lift the box off the unit
-You only have to lift the unit for a second to slide the cardboard out from under it, which is good because it is extremely heavy
-The accessories were not secured very well and were rattling around inside the box
Setup:
-The hose being so wide and thick makes it hard to maneuver. There is not much give when it comes to turning the unit
-I think we technically installed it wrong lol we did not use the vertical window adapter. But its in the window just fine and now the unit can face the way we need it to.
-Connecting the unit to the window was extremely easy. The pieces click together, as opposed to the usual hoses that screw together and never actually stay together
-We found the settings on the unit EXTREMELY confusing. They do not easily identify what they are. Low is a Y? Medium is a plus? High is a star?
-The instruction manual makes no sense because they use the same manual for all their units
-We did not use the remote or the app. We just hit power on the unit when we want to use it and it remembers our settings
First Thoughts:
-The hose is amazing. When the AC is running the hose does not get warm to the touch. No warm air is seeping back into the room
-The unit is QUIET! Super quiet. Especially when on the low setting you can barely hear it running. I would have no problem sleeping with it on at night
-The glossy black gets full of fingerprints and pawprints
-The cool air mostly shoots upwards and its at its coldest when the vent is all the way open. You don't feel much air if you are sitting directly in front of the unit. I think it cools the room faster, but just beware if you like to feel it down at ground level
Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2022
CONS:
-it is loud on the high setting. If you are in the same room you can really hear it working but it can act like white noise if you let it.
-There is no swivel available for the hose so it must be flush to the window that you are venting through. This makes it hard to get good coverage when it is pointing away from where you need it to be. I managed to get it angled about 8 inches and made sure there was no pull on the hose and that has helped. But it sure would be nice if these engineers could come up with a system that could be swivelled somewhat.
But to be fair they are all like that.
-The duo hose is both a plus and minus. The minus is that it is big, very big. Not the prettiest looking thing hanging out the window but it is effective.
-effectively does open spaces very well so my living and dinning area and kitchen are well cooled but it can't go through walls so bathroom and bedroom are still a little warm, but cooler than without it. Perhaps if I leave it running 24/7 for a week or so it will eventually cool those spaces better too.
-it says portable but it is big. It does wheel well but it is clunky and if you move it you need another widow insert. But this is common to all as well.
-a lot of buttons to figure out to program it and instructions are very poor so a lot of trial and error.
-Thermostat is not very accurate so running on auto it just never shuts off. I have to play around with the remote, which is the thermostat to try to find the perfect place so it gets an accurate reading .
-the plastic clips that hold the hose in place in the window are very stiff, hard plastic and hard to release. They look like they will break easily if you use to much pressure but it can be a challenge to get the hose off. Just use patience and dont pull too hard.
-it is a big machine so if you are looking for something with a small footprint this is not the unit for you. But I honestly dont know how it compares to other brands.
Pros:
- very powerful machine that cools quickly.
-fairly quiet on medium fan speed and silky quiet on low fan speed. Nite mode is even more quiet.
-wifi was easy to set up on my iPhone with their app. works well on wifi so I can program from anywhere. But the wifi and remote dont always say the same thing which is confusing but not a problem.
-Remote works well, except thermostat is always a high reading.
-I hired a company to custom make an acrylic widow insert and they did a fabulous job so it is professionally installed in the window. But the downside is that its not easily ported to another window unless I want to pay to have a second one done.
-casters on wheels are very good, durable and rolls easily, even on carpet.
-cools very fast. Had my windows opened during the day when I was out and came into a very hot apartment. Closed all the windows and set it on high at about 17C. The place was cooled down in less than 20 minutes. I usually start the day and crank it up high as I get the morning sun. After about 30 minutes on high I can set it on medium the rest of the day and in the evening I set it down to low. Bedtime I use nite mode. So far this has worked at keeping a constant temperature. The bedroom seems to be cooling each day so I am hoping that running it constantly 24/7 I should have that room cooled nicely in about a week. It is cooler now but not as much as I would like it to be and I dont want to be moving it from room to room.
-still learning what settings are best and when and for how long so a lot of trial and error but this is my first portable air con so it is a learning curve.
-had it running for about a week and no water to drain. Havent used the dehumidifier yet so I dont know how often one will have to drain when one uses that. But on air con mode it doesn't collect a lot of water.
-Registration was easy. You also get a coupon for an additional 3 month warranty if you scan the bar code when registering so a nice add.
-Overall very satisfied and I guess I should be at this price point. It is an expensive machine.
-The duo hose is nice. Yes big, but it works well to prevent the hose from getting warm and in recirculating the air. Duo hoses are better at keeping external smoke out, so I have been told. Today was the first day I did not smell smoke from the forest fires so I guess I was told right. Was also told there is no air con that will totally prevent this but it was a big feature for me. I happy with the job it is doing.
Havent had my first electric bill yet so I will see what this is costing in another few weeks. If it is outrageous I will add additional comments. But the model is on BC Hydro's list of rebate models. I havent applied yet but they are offering a $50 rebate for select makes and models.
UPDATED AUG 29: As feared the plastic clips that hold the hose in place have begun to break. They are so stiff. Why can't they use rubber instead of hard plastic. The hose is very hard to detach from the window insert because of this. One clip has now broken so waiting for the other three to break. No idea how to go about replacing these things. A friend told me to use strips of duct tape on the broken one to hold it in place so I will try that. But there has got to be a better way to manufacture this thing so that it is easier to detach and less likely to break. Gotta go check for replacement parts now I guess. I'll write to manufacture re warranty and let you know what they say.
UPDATE 2: Regarding the app. As others have said it does not work on 5G so you need to be able to use 4G or 3G. Luckily I can set my phone to 4G. The app works very well with an iPhone. easy to install and set up. I no longer use the remote control as I find the app easier. As well, you can set the fan speed to more than just hi, middle or low. You can actually set it exactly, like to 33% or 21% etc. It also works well when I am out and want to turn unit on or off before I get home. On sleep mode you have more control options as well. I did not buy because of the app but I am glad I have it. I also fine the thermostat is more accurate on the app and it provides both outside and inside temperatures.
Update 3: Manufacture is shipping a replacement part due to the broken clip. Still dont know how it will hold up over time. But the customer service response has been very good. Part is back ordered so it may take a few weeks. I can still clip it in with three good clips I will repair it for next summer as it is almost time to put away for the winter.