Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
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About Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner
Overall Feedback:
95% positive
93% highlighted the control options, yet 7% found them complex
It would be helpful if the screen on the remote lit up so that I can see what I am controlling at night.
95% liked the cooling capacity
I can cool my room from 80F to 62F in under an hour with the unit. It goes into fan mode and turns on the compressor every 20ish minutes to maintain the temperature.
I can cool the basement to 70F or below within a few hours using the evaporative-cooler.
92% found it energy efficient; but 8% noticed a spike
I find that despite its decent energy efficiency rating, I need to run it more than the energyguide sticker suggests to calculate its expected cost.
90% were satisfied with the filter quality; although 10% weren't
I recommend cleaning the air filter weekly and avoiding heavily loaded electrical circuits to extend the life of the evaporative-cooler.
I have found that the unit cools well, makes no more noise than a large window unit, and is of very good quality.
I faced the issue of sucking in yellowjackets and other insects and realized that the unit needs a filter.
I suggest that the separate filter for the intake hose is overpriced and should be included with the product. I am also unhappy with the filter's price.
92% found it quiet to operate,; however, 8% noticed vibration
The noise level of our evaporative-cooler is lower than our installed dehumidifier in our apartment.
When I start the evaporative-cooler, it is noisy, but not worse than any other air conditioner.
The noise level is a bit high, but it is not unbearable.
At max fan speed, the noise level can be a bit high, but it doesn't bother me as I use headphones for work anyway.
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72% appreciated the water tank capacity; however, 28% found it cumbersome
The troubleshooting guide suggested emptying the reservoir.
