Home > Portable Air Conditioners > Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier, Fan with Activated Carbon Filter plus Storage bag for Rooms up to 500 sq ft, Platinum And Black
air Conditioner, * Full thermostatic control, * Remote control, 3 fan speeds, window kit length 20".Upgraded Plastic window kit, 14,000 BTU Dual hose Portable air Conditioner, Activated carbon filter plus Storage bag, washable pre filter, Three operational modes, digital readout, a 500 square feet space, Patented auto drain function, 101 pints, * Maximum power consumption, optimum performance, 61 F 89 F, 1250 W 10.8 a
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The noise level is not awful because the model has a dual exhaust to pump much of that heat out the window.
The AC unit is quieter than the oscillating fan and not as noisy as some have described.
On maximum fan speed, the unit can be a little loud, but it's relative to the individual.
Portable units are loud.
Upon setting up the air conditioner, I noticed it produced a deafening noise level of 72-88 decibels.
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Upon setting up the air conditioner, it produced a deafening noise level of 72-88 decibels.
81% highlighted the portability and mobility, but 19% found it cumbersome
The portable air conditioner has wheels on the bottom, making it easy to move between rooms.
I have tested the portable air conditioner in different rooms as per the manufacturer's compatible room chart.
The portable air conditioner is heavy and not very portable. I had to struggle to get it to the second floor of my home. Although it has wheels, it is not easy to move between floors without an elevator.
When unpacked, the unit weighs around 80lbs and is quite heavy.
There is a risk of breaking off clips while packing or moving the air conditioner between windows.
I compared portable air conditioners with window units and found that portable units are bulkier and less efficient.
84% commented on the air Filtration system
After realizing my mistake of not cleaning the carbon filter for a year, I cleaned it and the AC unit started performing like new. This indicates that our air filtration system is effective in removing dust allergens and other particles from the air.
The air conditioner's filter effectively removes foul odors and allergens, even with pets in the house.
I added filters to the intake hose to keep the internals clean from dust build-up. This indicates that the air filtration system is inadequate in removing dust allergens and other particles from the air.
As an asthmatic and allergy sufferer, I can attest that the air filtration system effectively removes dust allergens and other particles from the air. The air in my room feels great and it helps alleviate my respiratory symptoms.
The air filtration system of this portable air conditioner is not effective in filtering pollen and other allergens, which is a problem for me as my wife has allergies.
86% found the ventilation options useful, while 14% were indifferent
I appreciate the Whynter portable air conditioner's unique feature of having a second hose that brings in fresh air from outside to the unit, instead of using intake vents inside the unit that use the air from within the house. This feature makes a huge difference and I have been delighted with the great job the a/c has done in hot/humid weather.
I opened up the exhaust hose to its max length and exhausted it out a window.
The intake hose pulls ambient air from another room to exhaust some of it out without taking any conditioned air out of the room.
The model uses dual rotary fans to move two different flows of air through its system. One of the fans removes the extracted hot air from the unit out the window.
I would like Whynter to have a window kit like the Soleus one.
I routed the exhaust hose out of a window.
The single-hose design is terrible as it uses cold air from the room to cool itself and throws it out of the window, causing hot air to leak into the room under doors and around windows.
84% appreciated the remote control, however 16% found them unnecessary
My favorite part of the AC is the remote control and timer function.
The remote control is mediocre and can only be used line-of-sight.
The remote control is super simple and has limited functionality.
I am not satisfied with the remote control of the portable air conditioner. Its range is very limited and I need to sit up and lean over to get the remote within a few feet of the unit in order for it to work.
79% found it quick to install, yet 21% encountered difficulties
The installation process was easy and made a huge difference.
The installation process was quick.
The installation process was very simple.
The installation process of the Whynter model was relatively easy, although the directions could have been better.
The portable air conditioner sends cool air for a short distance.
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