The Best 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- Recommended 14,000 BTU Portable ACs:
LG LP1419IVSM - amzn.to/2PUO8zZ
NewAir NAC14KWH02
Current list of top rated portable air conditioners overall:
1. LG LP1419IVSM - amzn.to/2PUO8zZ
2. NewAir NAC14KWH02
3. LG LP1017WSR - amzn.to/3cGpxc7
The latest updated list of top rated portable air conditioners overall: www.consumeran...
Our analysis of dual hose units: www.consumeran...
In this video we take a closer look at the 14,000 BTU portable air conditioner category. What is the best option? We find that two units stand out among the rest as being the best 14,000 BTU models on the market - the LG LP1419IVSM and NewAir NAC14KWH02.
Surprisingly, the Whynter ARC-14S is not a recommended unit. Despite its dual hose advantage, it still has an actual cooling capacity (SACC) that is well below that of the LG and NewAir.
The Honeywell HL14CESWB, LG LP1417GSR, Frigidaire FFPA1422U1, Black + Decker BPACT14WT, and Honeywell MM14CCS each have an even lower SACC value and it is for this reason that they are also not recommended.
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Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
Very high quality, in-depth reviews, criminally unknown channel.
I appreciate the kind words. Thank you!
Yes, this was surprisingly good.
Let me tell you something..when it says 8000 BTU ...then it comes into the USA..it is turned into SACC..The Numbers are Lower,like 5100 btu/sacc...Keeping a Kean Eye on those...Lowe had a 10,000 BTU/SACC but it converted into 16,000 BTU without the SACC conversion.
AireMax-115-Volt-White-Vented-Portable-Air-Conditioner at lowe and look at the photos.
This one is rated for 16,000 BTU but Lowe was selling the lower end of the Numbers ( The SACC ),which it is at 10,000...look at the Reviews for that AC and look at the Box...it will say 16,000 BTU but not BTU/SACC. This is how I figured this out.....I bought a 8,000 BTU AC from Amazon and the Aire on the same day and got both boxes.....then one box says 16,000 BTU and the other says 8,000 BTU...but the energy label is showing 5100 btu/sacc.
*Works great **Fastly.Cool** compact and Easy to install*
No mention of how easy the coils are to clean. Easy on my sharp AC (discontinued), basically impossible on the LG I just got rid of.
Does the SACC BTUs apply to window air conditioners or just the portable air conditioners?
Another important thing is consumption, from what I've read, the top LG consumes a lot less. Up to 40% less
Is there something u can wrap the tube coming out of the AC unit with something that will not let the heat out of tube making it more efficient?
You should do a video on how we can improve the efficiency of a portable A/C. That would an awesome video!!!
This was a “decent” review, but one BIG omission (or lacking) is coverage of the condensation [water 💦] that this units handles. Does it mostly expel most (or all) of the condensation water?, or does it deliver a lot to the bottom of the unit (where the exit/water plug is?).
This factor is IMPORTANT as we (customers/users) want to know if we’ll be having to be EMPTYING (constantly) the water accumulated at the bottom water reservoir?, or will it [the unit] mainly evaporate the water vapor “out” (of/using the air exit hose system).
The video didn’t cover this feature (AT ALL!😡👎) - so a B minus on the “grade” of this video.
This matter is a BIG deal! (Depending upon which part of the country you’re in), because if you are in a “High” humidity area then your A/C unit WILL put out a TON of water💧(maybe too much 🌊 for a standard [hose] evaporation system can handle).
And this is precisely what happened in my situation - where I have a Whynter A/C system.
Granted, it is not as “efficient” as the LG, but it has two (2) Exit [water] plugs (one at the bottom and one at the top). The plugs at the bottom of these units are VERY inefficient and impractical, as they will always “Leak” if you have to empty them (and this is REALLY a Pain, if you have to do this, Often😡👎).
But if the water plug is at the Top then you can [more] easily attach a water hose to route this water outside (and thus, NOT “continually” empty the water created [again, in the common A/C condensation process]).
I hope this one fact [factor] will help others out there 😄👍
So who does the SACC testing? Independent or gotta trust the maker?
This is such a good break down. I clearly understood everything. Thank you.
im sick of these air cons there just fans why cant we get one thats like the ones built into cars that actually cool a room cars get freezing compared to these peices of crap can someone help please
Definitely recommend dual hose units for older homes that are less air tite.
Doesn't matter you can't live in a vacuum chamber
What's a DOE compared to a SACC?
Yeah . Yeah. Gimme the bottom line. Which is the best one!!
If I have to pick between a 14000BTU (10000SACC BTU) or 12000BTU (10000SACC BTU) and the 12000BTU is $100 cheaper, is there any advantage to getting the 14000BTU?
If they have the same SACC BTUs there's no advantage. Though I would question if the SACC specification is accurate on the 12,000 BTU unit if it's by the same brand as the 14,000 BTU unit.
You explain the downside of 1 pipe so well the average viewer can’t comprehend how bad 1 pipe is vs 2 pipe. I’ve given up trying to explain how infiltration affects the heat gain I just let them wallow in their own ignorance as they twist themselves in pretzels trying to dispute physics and thermal dynamics. And don’t get me started on the rechargeable ( solar/ built in battery) heat pumps that they say you don’t need any pipes outside 🙄.
If every product sector had an awesome video like this , we’d be in a utopia
So what indoor AC unit should I buy?
Literally! 🤭 I feel like you interpreted this video the same way I did. I'm just scrolling through the comments and was like THANK 🙏🏽 YOU! Somone else is on the same page as me.
Soleus Air 14,000 BTU All Season 4-in-1 Portable Air Conditioner 👍🏼
Can you compare the Delonghi PACEX390LVYN WH vs the LG LP1419IVSM? What are your thoughts? My apartment is around over 700sq feet so I think the Delonghi is better (as it said it would cover 700sq feet while the LG one can only cover 500sq feet), but the LG one has 10k SACC BTU while the Delonghi only has 8600 BTU SACC
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i need help with buying a danby model - do you review Danby DPA100E5WDB-6?
Informative! Does an insulation sleeve adequately address the ducting heat? Also, where are you getting the SACC for Whynter? Amazon lists it at 9500 BTU.
Seems like there is a lot of price fluctuation that affect the value of some of these that you're kind of missing out by not saying the price in the video. Right now the Black and Decker one is the lowest SACC to price at $383/7500, summer seasonal prices have increased on all the other ones on the recommended list.
That LG he is recommending is $700
This is probably the best unit out there right now!!
The Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL might have more horsepower ( 12,000 SAAC ), buts its much louder.
Hey, great reviews thank you, this has helped tremendously in choosing the right portable AC. Quick question: Have you looked at the Toshiba # RAC-PD1413CRRU? It claims 10000 BTU DOE which is supposed to be reflecting SACC
I wasn't aware of it until I read your comment but looking at its SACC BTUs it looks to be a solid option.
You can mitigate the heat infiltration issues and the radiant heat from the exhaust hose also.
Danny dual hose or Delonghi one hose. Both 14000 BTU? Thanks
Will you be testing the TCL 14PH31? it claims to be 8300 SACC and it's cheaper than the LG LP1417GSR
What’s the best unit to buy for 100° weather?
Hisense 12000 DOE SACC it's 15000ashrae btu 12000 sacc
So does that mean 10k btu isn't 10k btu
What do you think of the Whynter ARC-14S?
I wrote a review for it here: www.consumeranalysis.com/guides/portable-ac/whynter-arc-14s-review/
I used to have an LG 10,000 BTU window ac which did not cool my room as cold as the Whynter ARC-14S does. I will say that on super humid days, this portable ac does struggle a bit to make my room freezing cold. As for the grille on the back of the ac, should I use weatherstripping to seal it? Covering the exhaust hose makes a huge difference in the cooling capacity! I am not sure if I should cover the intake hose as well. I did cover both hoses last summer and it still cooled, but on humid nights it did seem to work harder to cool so maybe I should just cover the exhaust hose but not the intake hose?
@@consumer-analysis This is a good review. I have had the air conditioner for almost 19 months now in New York City and it works great. It is enough to chill my 320 square foot bedroom down to 70 degrees. On a day that is 90-95 degrees, the air conditioner can take 2-3 hours to cool my room from 83 degrees down to 75 degrees. After several (7-10) hours of running, it is a very gradual descent from 74 degrees to the upper 60s. My apartment is 750 square feet so it cools it somewhat but not entirely.
@@consumer-analysis As for the hoses, I use the Reflectix Spiral Duct Wrap to insulate them.
www.amazon.com/Reflectix-DW1202504-Spiral-Duct-Wrap/dp/B000BQMV0A
Arctic King 14000 btu ?
Damn
Thanks for the best portable a. Vedoe .. so the lg is the best right ? Beccausr im going to buy 1 soon
Yes, the LG LP1419IVSM is the best portable AC unit that we know of that's currently on the market.
Do you plan to have videos to mitigate the inefficiencies?
Very informative. Thank you.
Best air conditioner video out 🙌 facts only
Ummmm... 💅🏽 this didn't help me at all. L😅L. This was like trying to learn chemistry or math or a new language to me. I felt like my brain did a Homer Simpson 💭🐒🥁.
so help me out.... how well does the LG unit hold up in 90 plus weather... seeing as how its a single hose and you said dual hose are best for extreme heat?
I tested the dual hose Whynter against 9,000+ SACC BTU single hose units (including the LG LP1419IVSM) in 90 plus degree weather and the 9,000+ SACC BTU single hose units outperformed the Whynter.
@@consumer-analysis that all i needed to know... what the formula to use to find the SACC BTU?
@@DaForgottenGentleman The formula is quite complicated. It can be found on this page: www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=83f8e5ba7502cb6f0b2803f5b3a467d3&mc=true&r=PART&n=pt10.3.430#ap10.3.430_127.cc
@@consumer-analysis There is a new Toshiba which has inverter technology and is dual hose. It's ASHRAE BTU is 14000 and DOE BTU is 12000. Have you tested this or would you recommend this one? I also wonder if the exhaust system could be a problem as the 2 hoses are combined into one?
I cant see to find the higher end lg anywhere was. Did you have to pre-order?
I bought the unit for review last year. It seems to be a trend every summer where the most popular portable air conditioners sell out very quickly. The same appears to have happened this year as well.
@@consumer-analysis thanks for the quick response 👍
I bought one yesterday at Home Depot - it is very big and heavy but it does seem to work pretty well - the power cord is shorter than I thought due to the size if the unit.
MizDianeAustin Is is fairly quiet?
Consumer Analysis new to the market is the Toshiba 14,000 btu 10,000 SACC. It’s $549 from Home Depot. Fantastic!
Thank you so much for this informative information!
What do you think of the LP1217GSR and LP1417GSR?
Both are decent options but not the best options in their respective size classes. In the 14,000 BTU category there are several options with a higher SACC than that of the LP1417GSR (8,000 SACC BTUs). In the 12,000 BTU category there are also options available with higher SACC than that of the LP1217GSR.
@@consumer-analysis which one do you think is the best portable one for 300sqft? First time buying, been saving for this. Would be such a help to recommend one.
@@ywrior3775 Between the two units you mentioned I would recommend the LP1417GSR. Among all the units I tested I would recommend the LP1419IVSM.
Thanks for the info!