2024 the best ac unit to buy review
Price: $364
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Fast, Efficient Cooling for Bedrooms, Living Rooms, Apartments and More!
Having an air conditioner in your room will keep you cool, comfortable, and relaxed - especially during those hot summer months. But if you have a smaller room, installing a wall-mounted AC unit might be unnecessary.
Full Function Remote with FOLLOW ME Feature
Turns your remote control into a mobile thermostat. Control temperature, fan speed and all other functions while maintaining perfect temperature control where you are and where you need it most.
COOLS WHILE SAVING ENERGY
24 hour timer prevents waste and saves moneySleep Mode auto-controls the air temperature at night8,150 BTU SACC/CEC (12,000 BTU ASHRAE) provide strong cooling power CONVENIENT FEATURES
Window Kit includedFull function remote control with FOLLOW ME featureReusable air filter slides out to make cleaning easySelf-evaporating operation means no buckets or drain pansAuto air swing louvers (left + right)
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Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Price
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$58.99$58.99
$62.52$62.52
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Compatible Accessory
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Universal Fit
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Easy to Install
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Hose Diameter
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Hose
Window Kit + Hose
Window Kit + Hose
Window Kit + Hose
Window Seal
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Installation Instructions
Easy to Install with Included Window Kit and Instructions
Follow these simple installation instructions to vent your portable air conditioner correctly.
Is there a window kit included?
Yes. It includes: panels that fit horizontal or vertical window openings from 20.5" to 59", 5-inch diameter Threaded Exhaust Hose, drain hose, foam seal, and hose inlet with outlet
Does this portable air conditioner also function as a dehumidifier and fan?
Yes, this 3-in-1 portable air conditioner also functions as a dehumidifier & fan.
Where can I vent this out of?
You can easily vent the portable air conditioner to a window or wall. Double hung or sliding windows.
Is this easy to move?
Thanks to casters on the bottom and side handles on both sides of the small air conditioner, this air cooler can be moved from room to room without any hassle.
What size room does this model cool?
This 12,000 BTU (8,150 BTU DOE) model provides strong cooling power up to 550 sq. ft.
Three-in-One Unit: Black and Decker portable air conditioner combines an air conditioner, dehumidifier and fan in one machine for all your cooling & ventilation needs in rooms up to 550 sq. ft.
Follow Me Remote: Our portable AC unit comes with a full function remote control that features a FOLLOW ME function, which allows the remote to act as a thermostat for precise temperature control.
For Large Rooms & Bigger Spaces: Our home air conditioners provide fast, effective cooling for up to 550 sq. ft., making it ideal for apartments, cabins, entire floors and larger living spaces.
Simple To Use: Our portable air conditioners help keep you cool and comfortable all summer with little maintenance required. Auto water evaporation feature helps limit draining water buckets.
Easy Window Install: Wheel our room ac near a double hung or sliding window and install using the included exhaust hose & window adapter for simple install and takedown for the end of season.
Reviewer: Okay
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Works for us!
Review: This is the first portable A/C unit we've ever had, so it took a hot minute to get installation right. The hardest part was figuring out how to properly twist the tube pieces together so that it would stop falling apart. Once we got that figured out, it was pretty secure and set up was easy. We placed the foam in the panel instead of the window so we wouldn't have to add foam to each window we wanted to use it on. There are videos of this on YouTube and I recommend going to check those out.We have been using it almost every day and night now for a month and it is still working great.I swear there was a weird smell the first two nights, but that went away.I absolutely hate the bright blue light that is always on (especially at night), but we have just placed something over that part and isn't an issue. Since we rarely change the settings (always at 68 and low), then it is easy to turn it on and off without having to look at the screen.Sleep mode is interesting. It will slowly increase the temperature by one or two degrees (can't remember what the guide book says) over a 6 hr period and then it will shut off. I dont have a problem with it increasing the temperature, its just too bad it shuts off after 6hrs. Solution for us was just leaving it on low all the time.It is loud. As a light sleeper, I now wear ear plugs at night. Im fine with it since its nice and cool.Design and look are sleek and easy to clean.Remote control works great too. The farthest Ive been from the unit is about 10ft and it works just fine.We were looking at other, potentially more fancy (more options), but glad we went with this one. Bottom line, we needed a unit to cool our space and not leak everywhere. This has been meeting those needs. Cools very quickly and haven't had an leakage. Tried out all the extra stuff at the beginning, but wasn't necessary for us.
Reviewer: JDL M.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: the quietest portable I've owned
Review: I bought another portable last year (Serene life) and the thing sounds like a plane taking off when it fires up so there is no sleep to be had. This unit sounds just like a fan and I slept like a baby my first night using. Works super well and set up was easy. I would have given it 5 stars but the swing feature does not work on mine. literally first use and when I press the swing button nothing happens. There is no way I can fathom taking it all apart again and returning it for that one feature but pretty bummed that I won't have that.
Reviewer: Melanie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: It is a bit big but cool down perfectly
Review: My room is not too small but around 200-300 square feet.It cools down in 5 mins or less. It has a remote control which is perfect so I can turn it off if itâs too cold and donât feel like getting up. It does take up space in my room.The window sit up is wear as well. I have a huge window so I had to buy an extra panel so it fits to my windows size.It needs to be connected to the wall connector.Perfect AC. My dad recommended me to buy black and decker AC because heâs had his since I could even remember. Heâs had it for about 6 years and it still works!I bought one and my brother did as well since he liked mine.Our living room is big so I wouldnât recommend it since it does not cool down the living room.
Reviewer: E-van_OR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Portable AC. It works well.
Review: Oregon, Summer 2021. Heat wave was coming, ordered and received in three days. Kept one room of my home cool in 115 degree outdoor weather. Glad to have had a refuge. I think I'll get another unit for the living room for next year. Not expensive to run. A bit noisy, but worth it. Easy setup with included kit. No extras needed. Just a screwdriver.
Reviewer: Lovejoy
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not Happy, Lots of Issues
Review: After much research on portable ACs, and having watched HOURS of YouTube videos regarding Black and Decker and their various models...I bought this one. The positive: it's easy to install. I made sure we left the unit standing for over 24 hours, as instructions said. The bad: the directions are basically non-existent. And...believe all the other reviews for other Black and Decker portable models that say they are NOISY--cuz it's loud--rattling nails and machine engine loud. It rattles and shakes, and I can feel the vibration in my metal bedframe (!) The compressor sound is unreal. Another reviewer posted pix of decibel measurements, and I totally believe it. Worse, because there is no constant fan cycle, when the compressor kicks on in a silent room to start cooling, it sounds like an NYC subway train. Because of the extreme machine vibration, the vent hose disconnects itself from the unit, which means hot air is spewed into the room along with the AC air. The hose comes loose very easily, both from the unit itself, and from the window sleeve insert. And yes, we installed it correctly. The product we received had no foam or insulation, and there was no "permanent" clip for the window sleeve, as described in the lousy instructions. Regarding the fan, there are supposed to be 3 fan cycles--this unit only blows on one, and you never know which one will work (low, med, hi--it always varies) and there is no difference when you use the remote or touchscreen to change the speed--it will just blow on whatever speed it wants, and this differs from use to use.When you use the remote to turn the unit off, the machine cycles on high AC compressor for a few seconds before turning off. The indicator lights on the top of the unit are super bright, very much like neon. The remote, however, has no lights, so in the middle of the night if you want to use the remote, you have to turn on a table lamp on your cell phone for illumination. Summary: pretty sure the unit we received is a combination of lousy quality control, poor design, poor manufacture and maybe bad handling during shipping. This is going back.
Customers say
Customers like the ease of setup and performance of the air conditioner. They mention it's user-friendly, works well, and is a good value for money. However, some customers have reported that the noise level is a bit loud at full tilt. They also dislike the build quality and functionality. Opinions are mixed on the cooling ability and efficiency.
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