Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Sunpentown WA-1300H Portable Air Conditioner 13,000BTU Digital w/ Remote & Heater

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Ideally cools and heats an area up to 420sq.ft. Effectively improves air circulation in poorly ventilated spaces and maximizes energy efficiency. Uses new UL required LCDI plug. Self-Evaporating Technology - during the cooling process, water is extracted from the air into the unit. Note: Exhaust hose installation required (all standard accessories included). [Features]: * 13,000 BTU cooling power * 13,000 BTU heating power * Self evaporating system * Re-start IC (unit restarts when power resumes after a power failure) * Digital temperature display * 3 fan speeds * Fire resistant PVC plastic housing * Removes moisture (dehumidifier functions automatically in AC mode) * Dual activated carbon filter removes odor * Dual washable air filter collects dust particles * Easy-grip handle and large casters for easy mobility * Digital thermostat control * Choice of programmable timer or continuous operation * Preset timer available * Directional air discharge louvers * Extendable exhaust hose (up to 5ft.) * Remote control * Built-in water tank or extended water tube for continuous drainage [Specifications]: * Cooling Capacity: 13,000 BTU/hour * Heating Capacity: 13,000 BTU/hour * Power Consumption: Cooling 1071W / 9.4A Heating 1071W / 9.4A * Air Volume: 580 m3/h * Moisture Removal: 98 Pints per day * Window kit material: Foam * Thermostat: 62F ~ 90F * Operating Temperature: Cooling 64.4F ~ 110F, Heating 41F ~ 80.6F * EER: 12.14 BTU/W * Controls: Digital with Remote * Power Supply: 115V / 60Hz / 1 Phase * Max Room Size: 420 sq.ft. * Timer: 1 ~ 24 Hours * Fan Speed: 3 * Compressor: Rotary * Refrigerant: / Load R22 / 680g * Exhaust pipe max length: 5ft. * Exhaust pipe diameter: 5 in. * Window kit length: Max 48 in. * Product dimension: (L x W x H) 20 x 14 x 30.25 in * Package dimension: (L x W x H) 22 x 16 x 32 in * Net Weight: 86 lbs * Gross Weight: 95 lbs [Warranty]: One-year warranty for all parts and labor
Customer Review: Poor at drying the air & very cumbersome to move
We have the WA-1220M model of this product (virtually identical). If you stand right in front on it, up to about 5 feet away, it's nice. However, it has several drawbacks: 1. It isn't very good at drying the air; evaporation is needed for effective air-conditioning (whether in your car or your home). 2. It must be drained of the water it does pull from the air, and draining the unit is very cumbersome. It comes with a small flexible plastic tube that has to be connected to the rear bottom of the unit; the other end must be lower in order to drain or the unit really does very little and although there's an indicator light that will come on if the unit is quite full of water, it's very rare that the light comes on (and it only does so LONG after the unit has stopped cooling the air). We have taken to wrapping a large towel around the far end of the tube to collect water that drains, but basically you must tilt the heavy unit backwards to try to drain it. This is not particularly effective but it must be done. 3. It has wheels, but it doesn't roll easily (it's hard to push or pull it in a straight line and the wheels are so small even getting over a low rug is difficult. 4. Moving the unit up or down a single step can be accomplished by one person but since the entire unit is made of very smooth, slippery plastic (it has handles but they're very shallow & not helpful), it's more safely accomplished with two people. 5. Consider that this unit, while mobile, sacrifices a good window seal. The large exhaust hose (which pumps the hot air outside) resembles a telescoping dryer hose that easily falls out of the backside of the unit and is awkward to extend evenly. The unit comes with a smallish piece of foam with a cutout hole for the hose. However, you are left with having to find some way to block the rest of whatever window you choose to put the hole into. We use a large carboard box panel and cut a hole out of, then duct-tape the box into the window opening to block out air seepage. As you can imagine, it looks pretty tacky. We wouldn't buy this again.


Friday, June 19, 2009

Amana PTAC Air Conditioner PTC074B25AM

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The Amana brand Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner is designed for customer comfort and owner piece of mind. No other unit in the industry offers so many energy management features as standard. And DigiSmart PTACs come with all the accessories you expect including seacoast coils, options for hydronic heat and a full line of sleeves and grilles. Best of all the DigiSmart energy management system offers you the ability to reduce energy consumption by up to 35%. With all this to offer, there is no need to settle for anything less than the Amana brand DigiSmart PTAC. PTAC systems are single units that provide both heating and cooling operations from one product. This is different from the air conditioning systems used in most North American homes which use split systems. This name is derived from the fact that two components are required to complete the system; an indoor coil (inside the home) and an external condenser (outside the home). Using electricity as its power source, the PTAC compressor pumps refrigerant through the system. The refrigerant attracts heat and moisture from indoors and then transfers it outdoors. Heat and moisture inside are removed when warm air passes over the cool indoor coil. The heat and humidity in the air are removed by the coil, thereby cooling the air indoors. When the PTAC operates in the heating mode, the unit operates in reverse. The refrigerant is used to create a heated indoor coil. As air passes over the heated coil the heat is transferred to the air inside the room creating warm air. Indoor comfort all year - PTACs can rapidly remove heat and moisture from indoor air. You simply set the units thermostat to the temperature that you desire and the unit automatically cools to that level. You can manually select fan speed or use the automatic fan speed setting. When you need the room to be heated you use the same basic settings. Just ...


Thursday, June 18, 2009

Portable Air Conditioner 12,000 BTU Digital w/ remote

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Stay COOL and breathe fresher air with our 12,000btu units. Ideally cools an area up to 400sq.ft. Effectively improves air circulation in poorly ventilated spaces and maximizes energy efficiency. Uses new UL required LCDI plug.

 

Self-Evaporating Technology - during the cooling process, water is extracted from the air into the unit. Most of this water is then recycled and used to cool the cooling coils and make it run more efficiently, cooling as well as energy.

 

Note: Exhaust hose installation required (all standard accessories included).

 

Features and Functions

 

- 12,000btu cooling power

- Self evaporating system

- Digital temperature display



Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Sunpentown WA1410H 14,000 BTU Portable Room Air Conditioner

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Stay cool this summer with Sunpentown 2005 model WA-1410H portable air conditioner features 14,000 btu of cooling power, cools an area up to 500 square feet. It also incorporates an Ionizer and new UV light technology to effectively kill bacteria. This unit comes with self-evaporating system for cooling and energy efficiency. This unit has the highest btu portable air conditioner in the market, with digital controls with remote lets you to control your desired temperatures anywhere in the room.
Customer Review: Poor at drying the air & very cumbersome to move
We have the WA-1220M model of this product (virtually identical). If you stand right in front on it, up to about 5 feet away, it's nice. However, it has several drawbacks: 1. It isn't very good at drying the air; evaporation is needed for effective air-conditioning (whether in your car or your home). 2. It must be drained of the water it does pull from the air, and draining the unit is very cumbersome. It comes with a small flexible plastic tube that has to be connected to the rear bottom of the unit; the other end must be lower in order to drain or the unit really does very little and although there's an indicator light that will come on if the unit is quite full of water, it's very rare that the light comes on (and it only does so LONG after the unit has stopped cooling the air). We have taken to wrapping a large towel around the far end of the tube to collect water that drains, but basically you must tilt the heavy unit backwards to try to drain it. This is not particularly effective but it must be done. 3. It has wheels, but it doesn't roll easily (it's hard to push or pull it in a straight line and the wheels are so small even getting over a low rug is difficult. 4. Moving the unit up or down a single step can be accomplished by one person but since the entire unit is made of very smooth, slippery plastic (it has handles but they're very shallow & not helpful), it's more safely accomplished with two people. 5. Consider that this unit, while mobile, sacrifices a good window seal. The large exhaust hose (which pumps the hot air outside) resembles a telescoping dryer hose that easily falls out of the backside of the unit and is awkward to extend evenly. The unit comes with a smallish piece of foam with a cutout hole for the hose. However, you are left with having to find some way to block the rest of whatever window you choose to put the hole into. We use a large carboard box panel and cut a hole out of, then duct-tape the box into the window opening to block out air seepage. As you can imagine, it looks pretty tacky. We wouldn't buy this again.


Saturday, June 13, 2009

Friedrich Thru-the-Wall Air Conditioner WE16B33A

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The WallMaster WE16B33A Thru-the-Wall Air Conditioner is a high efficiency replacement for existing sleeves with commercial quality design and construction. It has the largest capacity of any solid-side air conditioner and is quiet and energy efficient. It is ideal for new construction, retrofits and residential remodeling. It is programmable with automatic features and remote control for easy operation. Thru-the-Wall air conditioners mount flush with exterior wall for a sleek appearance, as well as unobstructed window views. Thru-the-wall units may be installed higher or lower on a wall for optimal placement, and can handle thick walls installations where side fins must be avoided.


Friday, June 12, 2009

Frigidaire FAH10ES2T Through-the-Wall 10,000 BTU Room Air Conditioner with Heating

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The FAH10ES2T 10,000 BTU through-the-wall air conditioner will be a hit to all house guests this summer. 10,000 BTU air conditioners are recommended for smaller - medium sized rooms. The 3 fan speeds and 4-way directional cooling controls allow you to select the strength of the breeze and the direction in which you want it to travel through a room.
Customer Review: Pig in a Poke
Actually I think this deserves no stars. I don't know who is responsible, but you can't tell if it will fit in your wall, you can't tell if it will fit in your socket, and you can't tell how well it will cool a room. Stay away.


Sunday, June 7, 2009

Room Air Conditioner (RADS-81B)

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Sold as each. 8,000 BTU, 115V, 10.9 EER. Approximately 350 sq. ft. cooling space. Electronic with remote control. 24 hr. timer. Install kit included (Adapt- A-Ease Kit). Energy Star rated. Boxed. Manufacturer number: RADS-81B. Buy Hardware Supplies SKU #: 4196671. Country of origin: China. Distributed by Heat Controller, Inc.