My apt is hot as Hades! I have portable (digital &amp; remote control) AC's.. will this unit work for them? Only cools to 70 degrees currently. Thanks.
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This device is designed to work with window unit air conditioners. While it may work with a portable AC it's recommended against in the instructions.
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The temperature range on the unit is TOTALLY dependent on the ambient temperature. The key point is that the unit can only cool to a maximum differential (ambient to internal) of 35 degrees. So, if the ambient is 75 degrees, it could conceivably cool to 45 degrees. My unit has proven that actual case. However, if the ambient is 86 degrees, the unit will only cool to 51 degrees. I have also seen that condition with my unit.
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It's been working well for me running 24/7. It throws some heat but it's only around 75 degree's, maybe 80 at the maximum. I run an A/C in the same room so it's no problem for me. I'm very satisfied with it, just a word of caution though if you don't want to run it 24 hours a day, then you may want to run it on a timer, it's built in timer function doesn't seem to be well thought out. Hope this helps.
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I'd like to help... But I only use mine for heat. Ive neither AC, nor fan to control, but the terminals are on the device. Sorry.
1400993
thats exactly how we use it!! big old drafty house from early 20th century and this ac cools it in texas heat!! we love it--its big powerful & energy efficient!!! we just set it on econo & high or auto fan & thats it!!! great unit!!
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Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however, make sure you have the appropriate BTUs to keep the area cool. Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however,... » Read More Hi Jennifer - I think this is a great accessory. I received mine about a month ago and it worked perfectly with my portable air conditioner. My air conditioner has two openings, an intake (sucks in the air) and an outtake ( blows out the hot air). I've only connected the one hose to the outtake opening. Have not experienced any issues. I live in a 1,200 sq ft condo loft, all open space. Get rid of the loft area and it's about 900 sq ft. My 14,000 BTU Delonghi portable air conditioner I purchased thru Costco keeps the entire condo cool. All-in-all, this accessory works perfectly; however, make sure you have the appropriate BTUs to keep the area cool. « Show Less
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I used to, when the outside temp drops below 30 F. this heater struggles. Although I do have an open room apt, so it's heating two floors.Keeping it on 24/7 will keep my place at 61-62 F., my apt is 750 Sq. Ft. open ceiling. This unit will have no problem staying on 24/7, youcould also set your desired temp. and it will cycle on and off throughout the day.Space heaters get a bad rep., as long as you don't stick flammable objects in front of this unit orbury it in laundry it will not be any more dangerous then a baseboard heater.
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It doesn't cool when it's not powered up. If your thinking of leaving it in 90 degree heat, it will not last longer than any other non-powered cooler. BTW, my unit lasted 3 months and stopped working, so I returned it.
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First, this is bad, but lets try to verify that you cannot get the temperature down. Please make sure you are 6 inches from a back wall, and what is the ambient temperature. I own four units. They work well enough. 54-59 degrees. Sadly, I just threw out my last empty box today!
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It will work at any temp, but, since it is a heat pump, it transfers enough heat to keep a moderately large room warm, unless you are cold blooded then you will need to add another source: electric base board.. It gets down to below zero here and I have mine in a 10 x 30 room that has a bath and it will maintain a 70 degree temp. Also, in the winter, the outside unit runs all the time to transfer heat, but the inside unit does not run all the time, only when the outside unit as accumulated heat in the system, so you will see a bump in your electric bill. As a summer air conditioner, you can't beat it. For a single room that has no ducted air handling system, this is still cheaper than adding a separate HVAC system. For more information on how heat pumps work, perform a search on the internet. Then you will understand why heat pumps have difficulty in real cold outside temps.
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Yes ...cause you can use it on low and won't have to use the full power of the air conditioning unit... I went from a 8000 but to a 12000btu and on the hottest day its on low plus I keep it on Energy saving mode and I love it ;-) less stress on the unit = a longer usage :-)
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The unit is vented to the outside, any AC unit generates heat as it cools- it would not be efficient otherwise to vent the unit in the room it is cooling.
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I have lived in two extremes. Germany cold and August Georgia hot....as in its 100 degrees today. I have never had a problem with this unit. But do check it once a month for normal maintain. Joe
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1. I do not think it would fully cool a 700 sq. foot apartment. Mine is ~850 and so I just use it in the bedroom; it keeps it below 70 degrees. Bedroom is 400 sq. feet.2. You can barely hear it run; the unit is quieter than any fan I have ever heard...
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It will not work like a/c. It is a strong fan (compared to other battery operated fans), so it will give you about a 10-15 degree wind chill cooling effect like other fans. But no, it will not cool like a/c.
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My apartment is 600 sq. ft. and I have the AC in the living room. It has somewhat of a cooling affect on the kitchen and dining area, but very little affect (if any) on the bedroom which is around the corner and down a little hall from the LR. I have a ceiling fan in there, and did manage to get thru last summer (my first in this apt.) without installing another AC in the BR. But it was my ceiling fan that made that possible.
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I can not answer the question as I live in Austin, TX. My unit is installed inside the home that has an annual temperature variation from 68 degrees in the winter to 80 degrees in the summer. The unit has functioned flawlessly since I installed it. I am very happy with the unit. My original unit lasted 12 years plus.