Recently we've had a heat wave here on the east coast. Unfortunately for me my fire escape is right outside my living room window and i'm not allowed to block it with anything...no plants, AC, or window fans. I figured the window kit of a portable unit wouldn't be noticable (so far i'm right) I'm on the top floor of my building so i've been told portable units will not work well with the sun beating on the roof all day.
I took a chance because sitting on a leather sofa in 99 degrees isn't fun.
I'm glad to say that the delivery was 5 days via FedEx. The unit has a long (6') hose. It also takes water thru a very small opening located on the bottom of the unit. You don't need to fill it up with the cup that came with the unit but it does help drop the temperature and keeps the noise down. Speaking of noise, the unit isn't loud but it surely isn't quiet. For my home theater I would have the volume up to 20. The max it can go up to is 50. Now with the unit on I have to put it more towards 35/40 when gaming or watching movies. You don't have to use the hose but remember the humidity that needs to go out will just spread around the apartment if you don't use the hose. Also, it helps with the noise reduction.
The unit has wheels and it's 75lbs but it's not diffucult to push around. I've notice the temperature doesn't drop to 64 like a regular window AC in the apartment when it's 90 outside. It feels more like it's 75 in the apartment. My living room is big so there are spots where it's warmer than the rest of the room but it does feel pretty good when you find that sweet spot. I have my girlfriend who hates the cold and yet she doesn't mind having this on all day.
=====================UPDATE 7-9-12
Since owning it we notice it's making another sound that it didn't make when we first purchased it. It's nothing bad just an odd "swishing" sound like the water we put in it is being pushed around. It often will need water but it will not indicate it some times. I'll know when it needs water because the air doesn't feel as cool and it's a lot louder. So I'll put in 2 cups of water to what seems like every 2-3 hours.
=====================UPDATE 7-20-12
The 6 foot hose that is used for the exhaust already has begun to rip apart. There are patches of holes and rips at random areas. I'm hoping the 1 year warranty on this will help replace the hose. I have lowered my rating from 4 stars to 2 stars because it's not even a month and the hose is falling apart. Will update when I speak to them.
I took a chance because sitting on a leather sofa in 99 degrees isn't fun.
I'm glad to say that the delivery was 5 days via FedEx. The unit has a long (6') hose. It also takes water thru a very small opening located on the bottom of the unit. You don't need to fill it up with the cup that came with the unit but it does help drop the temperature and keeps the noise down. Speaking of noise, the unit isn't loud but it surely isn't quiet. For my home theater I would have the volume up to 20. The max it can go up to is 50. Now with the unit on I have to put it more towards 35/40 when gaming or watching movies. You don't have to use the hose but remember the humidity that needs to go out will just spread around the apartment if you don't use the hose. Also, it helps with the noise reduction.
The unit has wheels and it's 75lbs but it's not diffucult to push around. I've notice the temperature doesn't drop to 64 like a regular window AC in the apartment when it's 90 outside. It feels more like it's 75 in the apartment. My living room is big so there are spots where it's warmer than the rest of the room but it does feel pretty good when you find that sweet spot. I have my girlfriend who hates the cold and yet she doesn't mind having this on all day.
=====================UPDATE 7-9-12
Since owning it we notice it's making another sound that it didn't make when we first purchased it. It's nothing bad just an odd "swishing" sound like the water we put in it is being pushed around. It often will need water but it will not indicate it some times. I'll know when it needs water because the air doesn't feel as cool and it's a lot louder. So I'll put in 2 cups of water to what seems like every 2-3 hours.
=====================UPDATE 7-20-12
The 6 foot hose that is used for the exhaust already has begun to rip apart. There are patches of holes and rips at random areas. I'm hoping the 1 year warranty on this will help replace the hose. I have lowered my rating from 4 stars to 2 stars because it's not even a month and the hose is falling apart. Will update when I speak to them.
Product Description
Stay cool this summer with this ArticPro 7,000 BTU home portable air conditioner. The ArticPro portable air conditioner has a self-evaporative system helps to save energy and protect environment. The wind blows omni-directionally and it has auto swing. It also has self diagnosis function, "economical key" that is friendly to use, unique handle-on-top design, 24 hour On/Off timer, low noise,powerful cooling and strong wind and it comes with a wireless remote control.
Features
- Self-evaporative system helps to save energy and protect environment
- Outside-water-cooled mode enhances cooling efficiency and cooling speed
- Wind blows omni-directionally. Auto swing
- 3 Mode - Cool, Dehumidify and Fan and 3 Speed - Low, Medium and High
- 24 hour On/Off timer
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