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Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 25 reviews

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    Rating 3.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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80%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are positive about the cooling feature of the 500 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner, saying it works great and cools their entire apartment quickly and efficiently. However, customers are negative about the noise level, describing it as really noisy, especially at night.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Has all the options!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great unit! Gets quiet when set in Auto mode.. That mode cycles the fan and ac when needed, plus automatically controls the fan to different speeds out of the three. It really pumps out the cold air and is well made. The timer on and off are a great touch too. Has sleep mode and also swing option to move air around. I replaced a 15 year old window ac, it was 12k BTU cooling, with this one. I was worried it wouldn't keep up. My apartment is 800 sq ft. But it has no problem keeping up. Also where I'm at the evaporating system works great. No worries of draining unit. Unless I use the dehumidifier option. Then I run the included hose into a 3 gallon jug. If you are looking for a great portable ac, look no further! The reviews and ratings say it all... Awesome unit!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Damaged!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Box was in bad condition A/C Received damaged and had to return it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      HI Daniel. Thank you for your feedback on your air conditioner. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. Please contact our Customer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] if there is any feedback we can assist you with. Whynter

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great AC

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My friend recommended this AC. Great brand and functionality. Best Buy beat Amazon’s price and it comes with a window kit! (His didn’t.). I had a question and the company is wonderful. I’m very happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works decent, blows cold

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pretty good AC, doesn't get my room (500sq ft studio) cold on very hot days - 100 degrees and it can get the room to the low 80's, 90 degree days can get the room to the mid to high 70's. Best out of all comparable AC's for the same amount of sq ft I have tried though. Easy to setup and blows cold.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
      Posted .

      Hi,



      Thank you for your feedback on your portable air conditioner. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. Please contact our Customer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] if you have additional feedback or questions we can assist you with. We are here to provide support and ensure you will be satisfied with your Whynter product. Whynter

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nice and cool

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought one last year smaller then this one and it did the trick. Liked the idea of not having a window ac and wanted to cool the whole house we bought this one a little bigger. Small one down stairs and the new one upstairs keeps the house nice and comfortable. Not an ice box but it serves the purpose. The heat coming from the exhaust is hot so thinking it needs a better insulator so ac not working against itself.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far so good for garage use

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased this portable unit to use in my garage. I insulated the garage door but wanted A/C while I work in there. Though it hasn't gotten very warm yet I have had a chance to test the AC function and so far I'm happy with it. In my case I'm venting out of a hole I cut in the garage so I had to reduce the 6 inch exhaust down to 4 inch for the hole. Overall I was very surprised at the air output and when the AC is turned it is nice and cold. The only downside is that the exhaust hose generates a lot of heat which I'm sure is reducing efficiency. I'll need to insulate the hose but otherwise I'm very happy with this unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great / Terrible

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought one first / made Best Buy do price match. It was amazing and better than any I have own before. 1100’ downstairs. Put it in center of house with s few fans through house. Amazing whole downstairs is cool. Other unit with fans hit 1/2 house and this got it all. Do ok s few weeks later I buy another one. Excited to see it fo it thing. I let it stand up right for about 6 hrs first. Then set it up. 20 minutes in it kicks off breaker. I tried start it after about 10 minutes and only fan works on it. 15 minutes later I disconnect it, next morning I try again, only fan works. I disconnect it to return to Bestbuy, while taking it down the stairs. The rear cap comes off on bottom. It leaks alohnof water on the next 3 steps, His is it! It dipposrd to be brand new and only run maybe a hour and it has so much water, now wonder did they and me s former open box? Told Best Buy and they did nothing but blame manufracture. Do 1 Star and s ) Star

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Works well

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Works well, energy efficient doesn’t make so much noise as others do. Seems like it is made with quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great cooling

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great cooling but extremely loud. Automatic shut off , press button 3 seconds for constant ac

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Chill Winston!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought unit during recent heat wave. Helped keep home cool although unit can be a little loud if you're in a smaller area but once moved some distance away, noise is not as noticeable. Hooked up vent to window easily with no tools. Unit is easily transportable due to the rolling wheels.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    stay cool

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this is a solid AC unit that was bought to keep the master bedroom cool in case of a power outage. havent needed to use it yet but felt great in the test run.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Portable A/C Unit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with the ARC-148MS. Item shipped quickly, arrived on time, and was easy to set up. This unit comes with a powerful fan and good cooling capacity, so it keeps the bedroom comfortable on warm and humid nights. Portable a/c units are never as powerful or efficient as window units or central a/c, but this one is very effective and also reasonably quiet. I've used it for several nights and have not had to drain any excess condensation, so the self-evaporative system seems to be working well. Would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good purchase

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This air con is reasonably priced, but quite bulky and loud.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great powerful unit

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Seems to be more powerful than my old one, even though it was the same 14000BTu

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    This does everything as advertised

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    or my size apartment this is More than adaquite.I definatly recommend it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    You would think because it’s small it won’t work, let me tell you I have living room, kitchen and hallway and a big apartment, I let it on with the oven on and it really cool down the apartment omg love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good :)

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its good and powerful but remote is broken lol they send me a new one but its a wrone one.lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable AC unit

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It was very good and worth the money easy yo install

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not so good. If you have kid as it really noisy

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It Really noisy. Specially at night. Im not happy with this

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice product!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    this A/c has so much bang for the buck, I am very impressed with the power output and enjoy the multiple settings available. lf

    I would recommend this to a friend
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