Symphony S-Hi-Cool Portable Swamp Cooler Features 200 Sq. Ft. Coverage Area Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted to put an evap cooler in our upstairs bedroom but the window where it would go was too narrow.I checked all the reviews and descriptions I could find on several different web sites and decided to go for this portable unit. It has large water capacity, easy to move, can use as a fan only, add ice for real cool air, easy to add water, is quiet enough we left it on one night while we slept.Fan force good, it really moves the air on "high".Haven't emptied it yet, we have had 100 degree weather so it has been on every day. The "humidity" controller basically just determines how much water flows over the filters.The unit does not cool the room like a window evap unit would, but I do recommend it to take the temperature down 15-20 degrees.I am very glad I purchased this product and if I needed another cooler I would get this one again. It actually isn't too bad to look at either.

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Experience heavy-duty cooling wherever you may need it with the Symphony Hi-Cool portable air cooler. This compact evaporative cooler is small enough to fit in the corner of a living room or bedroom but provides enough cooling for larger areas up to 200 square feet.
If you need more cooling than a typical air spot cooler but don't want to purchase a bulky commercial unit, the Hi-Cool is the perfect in-between cooler for you!

For a limited time, we're also offering this great air cooler at a special promotional price. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER WHILE IT LASTS!Environmentally-Friendly: The Symphony HiCool works without Freon and compressors that are expensive to run and hard on the environment. Energy-Efficient: When used in the right climate, the HiCool is significantly cheaper to run than an air conditioner. In fact, it only consumes 140 watts per hour! Sleek Design: The Symphony Hi-Cool's sleek design combines function with stunning aesthetics -- its sleek, compact body fits in even the smallest of spaces. Perfect for Larger Areas: Other swamp coolers in this price range are only designed to cool personal spaces, but this unit boasts an amazing 200 square foot coverage area! Better Cooling: The Hi-Cool's high-efficiency cellulose cooling pads increase its cooling efficiency so you get more cooling for your dollar!

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SPT SF-610 Portable Evaporative Air Cooler with Ionizer Review

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(More customer reviews)There are so many things wrong with this unit that I'm surprised I've managed to remember them all.Some other reviewers have touched base on them already, but here are the details:

* You put water and/or ice in the top of the unit; you cannot put water where the ice is and vice-versa.The area where you pour water into is about 3x2 inches in size (yes, really!), while the area for ice is about 7x3 inches.You literally need a funnel or a small plastic tube to fill the unit up with water (see below).But it gets worse...

* Easily the biggest flaw: the water/melted ice goes down a tube and literally into the casing of the unit!There is no water tank, or centralized hold for liquids.The entire bottom of the unit is the "tank", if you can even call it that.

* The two cooling packs provided contain some sort of cheap coolant liquid inside of them -- they do cool quite well, but here's the problem: they'rephysically too large.The cooling packs are dropped into the bottom of the casing (where the water is), right into the water.They don't mount inside anywhere.

* The "door" for the cooling packs is too small for my hand (and I have small hands), which makes removing the cooling packs impossible.It took me a good 5 minutes using a pair of plastic pliers to grab a pack and remove it.The door is held shut with magnets, which is admittedly nice. But the door empties right into the water "tank", which means you might as well fill it up from the side and not the top!What were they thinking when they engineered this thing?!

* Water pump is a pump intended for aquariums.If you open up the back of the unit (which you have to do for water filter cleaning; see below), you can peek inside and see quite clearly printed on the pump "AQUARIUM PUMP". Most aquarium pumps I know are loud, not soft/quiet nor do they hum; and because the pump is screw-mounted to the bottom of the unit (which is plastic), I'm left thinking the entire unit must vibrate heavily when powered on.This makes you question the production quality of this item.

* Water refill line is recessed deep inside the unit due to how the plastic casing is molded; it's impossible to read, and it's incredibly important (see above) to not go above a certain fill line.If you go above the line, water will start to come out of the front of the unit, and the rear of the unit (bottom of where the air filter starts).

* The air/lint filter on the back is easily removable.However, to clean the water filter, you must remove 6 screws and proceed to wiggle/wobble plastic pieces until you pull the back of the unit out.Why screws?Why not some retention plastic, or a clip?Better yet, why not magnets like the ones used on the coolant door?You cannot remove it entirely, because attached to it (permanently) is a bright orange hose connected somewhere within the unit; it has no slack.You need 3-4 hands to do this job.

* The water filter itself is what looks to be nylon webbing, identical to what some people use in a clothes hamper.It's just some cheap mesh with some Velcro on it so you can remove it semi-easily.

* Manual states you must clean the water filter every 2 weeks.Yup, you get to disassemble the unit that often.Fun for the whole family?

* Much to my amusement, the drainage spout (if you need to drain the unit) is directly behind where the AC power cord is.Am I the only one who thinks this is a bad idea?

Should you avoid this product?Absolutely.I'm left wishing I could give this thing negative stars; seriously, SPT should be ashamed for engineering something like this.I realize it's somewhat inexpensive, but what you get for under a hundred US dollars isn't even worth it.

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Relax in refreshing cool air in any room of your home or office. The SPT Evaporative Air Cooler rolls easily from room to room, shooting a stream of cool air using oscillating louvers that evenly distribute the air. It sucks air through a water-saturated wick. As the air flows through the wick, some water evaporates into the air, consuming the heat in the air. An air stream is then blown out the front of the unit and is considerably cooler than the room temperature. Since the 3-speed Air Cooler is not an air conditioner, it uses less energy. You can also use it as a humidifier or a fan and still get the ionic air purifier's cleaning benefits. Use the remote control to change settings. Best used in dry climates or open spaces. Leave the window or door open when humidity or temperature rises in the room. Add as much ice as possible, and set the unit near you for best effect. Runs very quietly. 10-liter water tank. 120 volts. 60 watts. 12 x 9.45 x 28.4 inches. 17 pounds. Limited 1-year warranty.

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DeLonghi PAC T110P 11,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Integrated Dehumidifier Review

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(More customer reviews)The packaging was damaged but UPS checked it out to make sure that the unit was not damaged before delivering.
I like the ease of moving it from one room to another. The casters roll smoothly. It cools a single room very quickly but is noisy.
The window insert could use some rework. It needs to be beefed up and perhaps some ribs to line it up with the window. It tends to pop out from under the window because the duct is so much heavier than the insert.

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In addition to its 11,000-BTU cooling capacity, this sleek-looking portable air conditioner also functions as a 60-pint dehumidifier to help keep indoor air cool and comfortably dry. The independent dehumidifier contains a built-in pump system that directs condensed water up and out a window through an enclosed hose, so there's no cumbersome bucket to empty. Even more, the air conditioner helps purify the air thanks to its 3M Filtrete air filter, which contains specially charged fibers that attract and capture tiny microparticles of pollen and dust. The all-in-one air-treatment center ensures ease of use and efficiency thanks to several thoughtful design details. Its electronic control panel, with soft-touch keys and an LED display, makes it simple to select the room temperature and control all the functions, while the included LCD remote control allows for programming the unit without having to get up and walk across the room. The unit offers Boost, Sleep, and Smart fan modes, and its 24-hour programmable timer can be set to turn the unit on at a specific time--great for coming home to a cool room at the end of the day. Other highlights include an adjustable thermostat, motorized air-distribution louvers, an adjustable humidistat, quiet operation due to the high-efficiency compressor and components, and durable caster wheels and side handles for portability. Accessories include an extra-large professional caster kit and a window bracket and double exhaust hose for energy-saving operation. Designed and engineered in Italy, the 1500-watt air conditioner measures 16-1/7 by 19-1/2 by 37 inches.
From the Manufacturer
The Pinguino is easily portable thanks to its durable indoor and outdoor castor wheels and side-carry handles.The built-in 60-pint dehumidifier helps to keep indoor air cool and comfortably dry, while the independent dehumidifier contains a De'Longhi patented built-in pump system that directs condensed water up and out a window through an enclosed hose, so there is never a bucket to empty. The Pinguino features electrostatic air filtration from 3M. The Filtrete filter contains specially charged fibers that attract and capture tiny microparticles of pollen and dust that other screen or foam filters miss. This allows you to not only cool the air, but also purify it too. The unit also features unique no drip technology. With this exclusive process, Pinguino uses condensation and collected moisture to help cool the air.Excess vapor is then discharged through the exhaust hose.And with an optional second hose, the condenser's cooling air is taken from the outside, increasing the efficiency of the unit. The unit includes the following accessories: an extra-large professional caster kit and a window bracket and double exhaust hose. How Do Portable Air Conditioners Work?

Provides energy saving spot cooling

Ideal for home with no central air

Does not obstruct the view out the window

Easily moved from one window to another

All parts included--no tools required!

Quick 5-minute set-up

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SPT SF-608R Portable Evaporative Air Cooler Review

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(More customer reviews)First off, this is NOT an air conditioner.If you expect your room to be freezing cold, this is not the product for you.It's a COOLER, and it does its job very well.It works by evaporating water.Try soaking a T-shirt, wringing it out, and putting it on wet to get the effect.It doesn't work very well in humid areas, but it works GREAT where the air is dry.
I'm in southern California, where the humidity varies pretty widely.I place the cooler six or eight feet from my chair, and on the hottest days I'm quite comfortable.
Benefits:
* it's about 1/5 the cost of an air conditioner
* operating expense is a fraction of the cost of air conditioning
* neat features! (timer, sleep function, etc.)
* remote control

Drawbacks:
* it's not freezing cold like air conditioning.

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Versatile, lightweight, and economical, this evaporative air cooler easily rolls from room to room for use anywhere in the home or office. Unlike a fan that blows hot air and more energy efficient than an air conditioner, the appliance uses water to cool a personal space up to 12 degrees lower than the ambient temperature. The air cooler works by endothermic reaction (a reaction that consumes heat). The unit sucks air through a wick saturated with water; as the air flows through the wick, some of the water evaporates into the air, consuming the heat that was in the air. A cool air stream then gets blown out the front of the unit through oscillating louvers for even distribution.
The appliance can also be used as just a fan or a humidifier when temperature is not an issue. Easily change the settings with the included remote control. The unit provides an air flow of 23 feet per second, a water-consumption rate of 0.6 to 0.7 liters per hour, and a 10-liter water-tank capacity. Other details include a nylon and photocatalystic filter, three air speeds, a sleep mode, and a timer that can be set from a half hour to seven-and-a-half hours. Though perfect for use in dry climates, please note that the appliance does not work very effectively in areas with high humidity since it utilizes water to cool. The 60-watt air cooler measures 12 by 16 by 25 inches and carries a one-year warranty.

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NewAir AC-10000E 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner With AutoEvaporative Technology Review

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(More customer reviews)I rated this 3 stars which Amazon defines as "It's OK" which is how I feel about it :)

* Size/Weight/Move-ability 10/10 -- I think the size and weight are fine, the unit is heavy (~50lbs) but not so heavy that you can't lift it from the box, it does have handles on the side to grab, and rolls in any direction on casters.It's not very large, about the size of a modern dehumidifier or mini-fridge

* Front Panel/Controls 5/10 -- The controls are straight forward and easy to use, the exception being that when you're in the "AUTO" mode you can not adjust the fan speed, it's a little odd.The big problem, and why I rate it 5/10 is that there are six SUPER BRIGHT LEDs on the front of the unit, as far as I can tell they serve no purpose whatsoever, they are simply there and they are on whenever the unit is on.When it's bright in the room it's not a big deal, but at night when you're trying to sleep this is a big issue, I'm probably going to have to cut out little wedges of electrical tape or something to stick over them.It comes with an IR remote that lets you control it as well.The display on the front will show the room temperature normally and when you are adjusting the temperature controls up and down it will change to show the desired temp for a few seconds.One note here is that the unit seems to stop cooling even when you're a good 5*F or so away from the desired temp--Example, it was 78* in my room last night and I set the unit for 73* it was running for a while but when the temp hit 77* the compressor shut off for a very long time and the room started to feel hot, temp went back up to 78* and it clicked back on... this may just be a quirk with my unit or something, but my window-mounted a/c will keep running until their ambient temp sensors equal the desired temp setting.

* Window Adapter/Hose 8/10 -- This is a single hose model, that means that it sucks air from the room to blow over the condenser (hot part) and then that air is blown outside; something to keep in mind is that you are sucking air from the room which means you are blowing your "conditioned" air outside as part of the normal process, as a result this unit will not cool a room as efficiently as a dual-hose model or a window/wall unit which both use outside air to cool the condenser--so this 10kBTU model will not cool a room as well as a 10kBTU window unit (it might be more comparable to a 7-8kBTU?).The window/hose adapters are decent quality, the only complaint I have is that I wish the adapter were "taller", my window sill is about 1" high, as a result the hose hits the sill before it the adapter hits the base, this isn't a big deal, but just wanted to note it.Another thing to note, some people complain about the window adapters not sealing very well--this one seems to do an OK job, the window just closes on the flat top of the adapter as a seal.The thing to keep in mind w/ these portable a/c's is that having a fantastic seal is not really expected or needed for the unit to operate, you get just as much air leakage around window mounted a/c's.The window adapter, hose adapter and hose are all well constructed and made of good materials--one tip: first screw the hose onto the unit, then screw the wide-mouth adapter thing onto the hose, THEN put the wide-mouth adapter into the window adapter, if you buy this you'll see what I mean :)

* Cooling/Air Output 10/10 -- Works great!Very cold air, and it blows the air fast out of the vent, much better then my window mounted units which feel like they just dribble out air sometimes

* Noise 7/10 -- First: It makes noise, all air conditioners do, if you need silence to sleep then you need another solution other then window/portable a/c's, I can sleep with the "white noise" of a fan/motor running.The unit is no louder then my 8kBTU window-mount unit when operating with and without it's compressor running; however, the reason I give it a 7/10 is that the unit tends to make more noise when the compressor turns on and off then my window unit does, in addition the compressor cycles on/off very often and for short periods, which exacerbates the issue.So far it has been waking me up, and that's not good, it remains to be seen if I can used to the noise, or this will become an awake-only unit.

* Draining 5/10 -- With low room humidity this unit should be able to exhaust most of the water out with the waste air, which means no draining... but with high humidity you need to drain the unit, this an issue on this unit because unlike other units it does not drain into a bucket which can be removed and dumped out.With this unit you need to put a "shallow pan", as the instructions say, under the drain cock and open it... well this pan needs to be really shallow (see my user submitted image) because the drain cock is only about 1-2" off the floor!I can envision this being a real nightmare to empty and I'm not looking forward to really humid daysOverall I think this is a decent portable a/c, and I'm hopeful that it will work out.

Summarized my main concerns are:
1) Does not have a bucket to empty, if it needs draining that will be very difficult w/o a bucket
2) Front Panel LEDs are super bright and always on, makes it difficult to sleep
3) Compressor makes more noise then expected when starting/stopping, this wakes me up at night

Summarized the pro's are:
1) Very good air output--lots of volume and pressure
2) Cold output!Great for spot cooling, move the unit near you and you'll freeze your butt off even if the rest of the room is warmer then you might like
3) Easy to move around on the casters
4) Reasonable price

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R-410A Portable Air Conditioner Benefits Take a break from the summer heat with the new AC-10000E - NewAir's newest portable air conditioner! Featuring an incredibly compact size that takes up little room, this 10,000 BTU portable AC unit is the perfect spot cooling solution for bedrooms, small offices, and personal spaces. ; Patented self-evaporative technology results in hours of continuous operation without excessive condensate buildup. ; Best of all, the NewAir AC-10000E portable air conditioner eliminates excess moisture and comes with an air filter for cleaner, fresher air. Requires No Permanent Installation Forget about bulky window or wall AC units - the NewAir AC-10000E is fully portable. ; The extendable window kit (included) sets up in minutes. Compact, Space-Saving Design The NewAir AC-10000E portable air conditioner is incredibly compact and designed to fit most average-sized rooms. ; This unit is also ideal for areas short on space such as apartments and offices. Self-Evaporative Technology The self-evaporative condensate system allows for hours of continuous operation. ; The AC-10000E removes much of the collected moisture by evaporating it into the exhausted air. Intuitive Controls The AC-10000E features an easy-to-read LCD screen with push-button controls for easy operation. Adjustable Louvers This portable air conditioner has adjustable louvers for increased air flow and more evenly distributed cooling

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