Danby 3 in 1 Portable Air Conditioner - No Shill Review 2024
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- 2024 Danby 3 in 1 Portable Air Conditioner review. No shilling.
The 2023 Danby 3 in 1 Portable Air Conditioner is better than the 2024 model.
Danby 12,000 SACC 3-in-1 Inverter Portable Air Conditioner
SKU: DPA120B9IBDB-6 is the good one.
Has anyone figured out a way to to not have the fan possessed ? I have the 2021 white model and it’s started to be possessed like he mentioned. I think it’s just a software thing or if using the app?
Weird hey!? Glad I’m not the only one. Thought maybe I had a bad one.
I ended up figuring something out... The auto feature is really sporadic and and auto fan is also sporadic. I got it to be more consistent by using cool mode and then setting the fan speed in the app. The fan will still spool down but not past the set point. Also the internal fan for the air exchange is where most of the noise is coming from, it spools up when first kicked on but then settles down after a couple of minutes and stays there if the fan is set low. Basically don’t use the auto functions if you want to sleep.
Still the air exchange could be quieter, but it’s more consistent in a solid set mode vs auto.
Also default low fan on the console is 40% but the app lets you pick lower speeds.
@trevorchristensen4103 good to know!! I was using mine on low fan speed cool mode for sleeping too but just like you say the fan still ramped up and down a bit. I couldn’t get the app to work…
The problem is that in my country there is no dual hose disigne portable air conditioner and the sigle hose is some times cheap for only 130 bucks you get 9000btu for cooling and 7kbtu for heating. Great deal. Love it. It is always better to buy dual hose but try finding it in my place im form Croatia
Well, at least they are cheap there! 130 is a sweet deal. Hope electric bill is less there too
I own the black model. The temperature on the unit rarely matches the temperature on the remote. I have my own theories on why, like the temperature sensor on the unit being placed near the mouth, but that's just how it is. I've found that the remote temperature is the accurate one. You can use the follow me function on the remote and the unit will respond to the temperature at the remote, with varying success. I assume this would be the same with the new white model.
Great info thank you! I honestly didn’t even know about that function.
I posted this on one of your shorts but thought it might be better served here.
For folks in the US, and maybe Canada, you can buy these refurbished (sometimes) directly from Danby through the Walmart marketplace. I just bought one to use in my garage for $289 USD and added the Walmart 4 year warranty for $45.
Here’s the refurb part number.
DPA120B9IBDB-RF
Here’s another Danby with (from what I can tell) exactly the same specs.
DPA120CBIMBDB-RF. Walmart had this one for $350 USD
Thank you! Someone else commented that a place called Princess Auto in Canada has these refurbished for $300 as well. Refurbished might be better than new as one would assume a tech went through it and verified its operation and or fixed it.
Got this model a few weeks ago and I agree, for the price the value is incredible. Thanks for doing these reviews mate.
Thank you for your comment! Yes, compared to all the others it’s sweet. And for the same cost. So many people just buy a random model assuming they are all the same…
Thanks for the info! With this heat - it is sure needed. Thanks for saving us the time to do all the research!
Glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment!
I got all the info I needed a couple videos ago.. now I’m just watching for the ranting and entertainment lol. Appreciate this
The ranting 😅 Thanks for your comment and for coming back! Glad it’s entertaining and helpful, making these for the good people like yourself. Thanks again!!
Now I want to get a decibel meter and check my stuff.
Great video, loved the editing.
Thank you man, really appreciate your comments! Usually that app works perfectly, I checked it against an actual decibel meter at work and it was spot on. It’s surprising the difference between the noise level some of these things put out!
Have a good one man
Anyone measure the temperature at the vent? I have the refurbished black model. Lowest temp I get is 61.5 F (16.4 C).
Hopefully someone can help. I don’t have an accurate enough laser gun to measure or I’d help.
Mine feels colder than that. Have you checked the filters and such?
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer Thanks for the response. Just the main air filter adjacent the hose - is there another? If anyone has any air temp reading at the vent, I'd appreciate it. Still cooling enough to make it worthwhile but would be nice to know if should try my luck on another and return this one. I'm in Florida, regularly in the high 90s (32-37C); super humid as well. On continuous drain on fan speed 2 it will pump out 15-20 gallons per day.
Ok, so I was thinking about this wrong. I came to the conclusion that my unit is a good one. The aim should be how many degrees difference does the unit output at the vent relative to surrounding air temperature in the room. At low compressor speed, when the temperature target is only 1 or 2 degrees from surrounding room temperature, my unit outputs air ~13 degrees cooler. When the target is 5 or more degrees away and the compressor ramps up, the output air temperature is up to 21 degrees cooler (Fahrenheit).
@sergioarana1309 sounds like a good one to me too! I run mine all day on low fan too, keeps the place nice and cool. Crazy how much water you get out of yours living in Florida!
Many years back bought 3 in 1 DPAC 10030 | We do not need to use it for about more than a month in one year. | Yesterday - red light started flashing -> which refers to Internal water tank full or displaced | This morning - checked internal water tank - ZERO water. | Drained water completely by removing upper and lower plugs. | Still light is blinking. | No idea - searching on the web, it seems like only we are facing this issue. | Do not know where the sensor is located OR even how to check if it is faulty. | If someone has any idea - please reply to this post. Thanks
@@Vijay_0HKG haven’t heard of this issue before, but I think you’re right the sensor might be fouled (scale) or just faulty. On the black unit in the video I poured a couple pitchers of water into the fan opening to show how good it worked…it kept going the tank didn’t even flash full. I mention this only because if I had your problem I’d try filling the tanks up and draining them again, possibly with a diluted vinegar solution incase the sensor is scaled.
Hopefully someone else chimes in with a better idea! Good luck!!!
just bought a refurb black model from best buy for 500cad and il get back to you in 4 days or so. lol
Please do! Good to know, thank you. Likely a refurbished model is even better as it would have to pass some sort of inspection that is probably more thorough than the new ones do. $500 is a good deal hope it works awesome for you. Sure need it in AB right now...
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer im in Nova Scotia haha it's the land of no ac. looking forward to it. i have just been breathing hot air for three weeks.
Just curious, why not install a mini split? More expensive up front, but tons more efficient.
Even the inverter style window units would be much better.
I get this all the time, I rent so the PAC is just easier. Usually say that in the vids but forgot this time. Landlords aren’t crazy about installing a split plus I move as soon as they increase rent which has been every year for the last 5. Split would be tricky to uninstall and move compared to PAC. But you are absolutely right, the mini split is the way to go if you own. The extra $300 you spend up front you will save in the first year of use alone. WAY more efficient.
You are right again. I have a vid on the Danby inverter window unit it’s amazing. But only if you have windows that open vertically. No way to install it in this new place. Had one in the old place. So quiet. Way more efficient. Loved it. They do make some that are for horizontal sliding windows now but I couldn’t find one locally. If I do find a good one where the coils and compressor are outside I’ll snap it up immediately.
Thanks for your comment!
Thanks for these insightful reviews.
Thank you for your comment, much appreciated!
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer I have a question about the white model: is the exhaust hose insulated like the previous black model? It seems the black model might be the better option.
Have you noticed any upgrades or improvements in the white model compared to the black one?
Given the choice, would you still opt for the black model over the white one?
It is on this one…but Danby makes another white 3in1 model where the hose is just single uninsulated (dumb).
Black model every single time. It’s programmed better and has better sensors. This white one is waking me up at night. The black one was so quiet, consistent fan speed. This white one is up and down constantly, with fan on auto AND when you take it out of auto and put it on low speed.
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer Thank you
What about midea duo inverter and whynter 1230wn please can someone explain for me which one better and what the different between them for better cooling.
I was planning to buy one of those and they SOLD OUT. Every store in the city on every website. Unreal.
I’ve heard the midea dual hose duo inverter is just as good as the Danby but I can’t confirm not deny this definitively yet. No idea about the wynter never heard of it. The video explains why you want a dual hose.
If I provide the best info ever to be seen on UA-cam as of 7 Aug 2024, on what is the best portable AC right now, we'll you buy it and do a true decibel sound level test ?
the review's for the model don't currently do a properly detailed sound test, on it's highest and lowest fan settings,
I’m interested! What model and make?
@@TheLastHonestInfluencer major reply being left in a new post so everyone has a greater chance to see this.
Perfect thank you
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