The Best Portable Air Conditioner - A Buying Guide
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Current list of top rated portable air conditioners overall:
1. Midea Duo
The Midea Duo has replaced the LG LP1419IVSM as the most efficient portable air conditioner on the market. It is so much more efficient that the 12,000 traditional BTU submodel - the MAP12S1TBL - has a SACC of 10,000 BTUs. The 14,000 traditional BTU model - the MAP14HS1TBL - has a SACC of 12,000 BTUs.
As we talk about in this video, we always recommend that you buy the highest SACC model you can afford and so we recommend the MAP14HS1TBL over the MAP12S1TBL, though either one of these submodels should perform very well even in the most challenging environments.
Midea Duo MAP14HS1TBL (12,000 SACC BTUs) on Amazon - geni.us/Os0aFfc
Midea Duo MAP12S1TBL (10,000 SACC BTUs) on Amazon - geni.us/XLVLtc
2. LG LP1419IVSM
The LG LP1419IVSM (10,000 SACC BTUs) is now recommended as the second best option on the market.
See it on Amazon - geni.us/4EVHe
3. NewAir NAC14KWH02
The NewAir NAC14KWH02 (9,500 SACC BTUs) is now recommended as the third best portable air conditioner on the market.
See it on Amazon - geni.us/Y6jJzAG
Alternative options for smaller and/or easier to cool rooms (low SACC units):
Black + Decker BPP06WTB on Amazon - geni.us/u5OKFeS
Frigidaire FFPA1022U1 on Amazon - geni.us/kgUicu
Additional options for large and/or challenging to cool rooms:
Whynter ARC-14S on Amazon - geni.us/X8pfDz
Honeywell HL14CESWK on Amazon - geni.us/CIX2
In this video we aim to find the best portable air conditioner on the market. To do so, we first have to discuss a new standard for portable AC cooling capacity - SACC. A clear understanding of seasonally adjusted cooling capacity (SACC) is absolutely critical to making a purchase decision. Next we discuss the pros and cons of dual hose portable ACs and how to estimate area of coverage (in sq. ft.) for a particular model. We end by going over the best options currently on the market.
0:00 - Introduction to SACC
7:20 - Dual Hose Units
13:28 - The Dual Hose Myth
15:39 - Portable AC Sizing
23:43 - Top 3
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Always amazing in giving us just the right information to educate us on how to choose the product rather than just a video that says "THIS IS THE BEST". Helps us shop smarter. Thanks!!
After three days researching thoroughly I'm buying the LG LP1419ivsm based on your recommendation. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Great video and finally I can send this to people that don't believe them when I tell them about the single hose versus dual. I still think dual is best no matter what.
Quick story:
I first purchased one back in 2005 for my Class A motor-home. The roof top units worked great but were older, power-hogs and very loud. It was mid day, the roof top A/C had been running and the interior was comfortable (and loud) as I unboxed and setup the new unit. I put it in the front area near a window and sealed up all cracks with tape as I hooked up it's single hose. I sat in front of it and felt how cold it was and how quiet. I turned off the top A/C and let the new unit take over and it seemed to be doing great. I then went further forward and sat in the drivers chair, to do some paperwork, while my fiancee laid on the couch. It was 95 outside, in the Florida swamp heat, but so much better inside. Life was good.
After about 30 minutes I found my self starting to sweat and could have sworn the unit stopped cooling. I asked my fiancee and she said it was still blowing ice cold. I went over and stood in front of it and sure enough, it was still blowing cold. I went back to the front and felt, at least, a 20 degree difference and scratched my head. I went to the mid and then the rear bedroom and it was just as hot as the front now. I quickly realized what was happening; the unit was creating a negative pressure and every-bit of the motor home was becoming an oven, except for right in front of the new unit. Life was loud again as we reverted back to the roof top unit.
Back then I just put it in my garage and eventually sold it with the warning. I had no time to research it and also figured they did not make any dual hosed units since I had never seen one for sale. Not till a decade later did I find one but no longer used the RV. It was for my garage where there used to be a wall A/C from the previous home owner. It was an actual rectangle opening in the wall (not a window rigging). I took the board that was cut to fit the opening after they removed the A/C, installed holes large enough for the two intake and exhaust hoses and began to cool my garage workshop for the first time. Life was good.
So you're saying I should be okay as long as I get the dual hose. My AC unit went out in my travel trailer and decided this was the best way to go. I still have the one in my bedroom. Mississippi isn't any better than Florida.
Very informative review. Thank you. I've been using a portable unit in my bedroom for years, and one thing I've done has helped a great deal--I insulated the exhaust hose. I used a "duct insulation" picked up at my local home center. It's mylar foil-wrapped fiberglass that is meant for round ducting. I cut it to length to match my hose, and secured it at both ends of the hose with duct tape. I protected the thin mylar foil with heavy-duty plastic sheeting (3.3 mil) and used lots of duct tape to also secure that. I cannot detect heat loss through the sides of the hose now, and before the insulation, the hose got noticeably hot to the touch. I think this must increase the effiiciency of it in my room, although I have no way to quantify that. For a smail cost in money and time, it has been very beneficial. I move this hose daily (I can't leave the AC hooked up when not in use at night), and it has not torn or been damaged in any way. If I get another portable unit, I'll do that to the new one too.
thanks for sharing 👍👍
But can u fix that hose on the evaporator filter so it can suck hot air from the condeser, ofcors 1st 3D printing a cover for evap. filter with the maching holl for the hose of condenser o_0?
Yeah but she ud just don’t have the same t for I willing hth helps you get it her with me tech Going up
Amazing work. I didn't expect to learn so much about a portable A/C. 😀
Thank you for your thorough videos. I bought our air purifier based on your video’s recommendation and am extremely satisfied with it! I plan on doing the same for the purchase of our portable air conditioner. 👍🏻
Dual hose units are great for small grow rooms/closet grows because you can attach/duct a carbon filter with the second hose, instead of using it as it was intended. If you do that, its best to cover the secondary compressor cooling vent so it doesn't pull in the smelly air you are trying to filter before exhausting.
That was an AWESOME video - i was planning on buying the LG LP1419IVSM, but wasn’t yet 100% sure even after hours of research - he answered all my questions and the concerns that I had and made me aware of SACC - which i wasn’t! Thank you!!!!
Glad I could help!
Love how thorough and detailed this is. Looking forward to reviews on window units and anything else!
Very informative, thanks. Would be fantastic if you include DB readings on each unit at the same distance at peak settings for relative comparison ...
Excellent analysis. It would also help to see an example of how a unit is installed.
Dude great review, very informative I really appreciate it!
Amazing work as always.
Hopefully in the future we'll see a video on window air conditioners
This is a fantastic guide, very informative and well presented and clear. Very useful thanks.
BY FAR THE BEST REVIEW IVE SEEN. GREAT JOB. I THINK I FOUND MY AC
This review is tremendous! I finally found it in my 3rd day of research. I almost bought a dual hose Honeywell with a SACC of 8,000 BTU but somehow it bothered me that if Dual hose units are the only way to go why do manufacturers bother manufacturing single hose units? Well this video succinctly explained things in a way that even I could understand. Thank You so much!
Bc dual hose Units aren't all they're cracked up to be
@Casimir III hate when people make a statement but dont explain...WHY random person, why??
All your videos deserve way more views. Super informative.
Thank you for the kind words!
You will not find a more in depth, comprehensive review. The clear revelation of the SACC score provides the critical criteria for decision making in purchasing the appropriate BTU output of a unit. I just purchased the LG 1419IVSM after scouring the country I finally found one in a Home Depot In Nogales Arizona. They have one more left as of 5/27/2020. Astoundingly thorough in considering all factors affecting the efficiency of an inherently inefficient AC unit. Very enlightening to say the least. Thank you for all of your time and effort on this subject.
You're very welcome!
ty for the very informative video, I now know what to look for when buying a new portable aircon to combat the Aussie summer heat just around the corner!
Really appreciate the video to help understand the inefficiencies of these units. Unfortunately its the only thing that will work for my situation as window AC units are not allowed. My question is can you do a review on AC/Heat?Dehumidifier type units and your recommendations? These older apartments in the Northwest did a terrible job in placing the baseboards. Dont like using them and think a dual or try purpose unit might be what I need.
wow..I have already watched several other of these films about portable AC's. Each gave slightly different info...but this video is one of the best! I learned new stuff. I got a Magnavox on sale at a box store.. Seems Magnavox has discontinued because I cannot find any info on them....I just wish I'd watched these videos BEFORE buying one.. Wish me luck and Thank you!
For constant use they are not very efficient. But after a hurricane and not having power for 2 weeks, these things can be life savers!
probably the best review on youtube so far
Your attention to detail and word choices.music to my ears No crazy sounds effects etc.
Great video !!!!!
This is just a suggestion for another video.
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Keep up the good work don’t change a thing .
Wow! This was a lot of information that I did not realize. Thanks a million!
The best analysis in comparing units I have seen. It is well explained.
Very informative! Thank you
Wow, you are very knowledgeable, I would have never known all the variables that come with the purchase of one of these air conditioners. So thank you.
You're welcome!
Good video, learned a lot, but I don't think I would ever buy a portable unit unless no other options were possible. If it was going to be installed semi-permanently you could insulate the hose(s) and around the bracket to minimize heat radiation.
Thank you, extremely informative. Living in the San Fernando valley (Los Angeles), and in the the next few months, late June thru September, it is going to be 100 degree days, and rather hot nights. Since we are in an apartment, my options are limited. We have a full in window AC unit in the living room, but it seems it will not cool of the entire first floor even with all doors open. Enter a possible portable AC unit. I am thinking of getting a single hose unit, and place it in the hallway cooling both bedrooms, total square feet = about 500 sq ft...I can vent the hose via the bathroom window. All windows are the old style crank windows.... I don't want to spend more than $500. Only will use from June through September....
I've noticed that between two portable ACs with identical SACC numbers the Dual Hose cool better in temps above 90 vs Single. This difference vanishes when temps are below 90.
This was very helpful, thank you. I've suspected for some time that my units are too old and that they generate heat back into the room. Better to spend the extra $ to get the room cooled properly.
I am greatly appreciative for the information, thank you. I am much knowledgeable about the portable AC unit.
20:05 had to listen to this part a couple times haha.
No hate this was a great vid.
In Texas we need to flip the weighting of the ACC95 to 80% and ACC83 to 20%. These portables are perfect for those blistering Minnesota summers. I need to buy one though as a back up for my central AC during an outage. Amperage are low enough to run on a generator. Thanks for this excellent info.
Good thing is it's just standard so just looking at sacc is probably enough information for you, just know the higher sacc the better basically.
Really good video. The explanation of how these portable air conditioners work is really easy to understand. So, as I understand that these type of air conditioners are pretty bad, do you have recommendations for vertical air conditioners?
For those of us who don't understand Farenheit, it should be said that 95F = 35C and 83F = 28C.
This is a nice info video! I just bought a portable AC to keep a room cool in an instance where the primary was not working. I didn't think about the condenser being cooled by the room air you are already paying to cool. 😢
Great review! Thanks!!
Thank you for all of your info, it's been a great help as a new homer. Quick question - would you recommend a window ac unit over a portable one? If so, which would your recommend? In this review you mentioned the efficiency of portable units before subpar, so I want to make sure I heard right regarding the two.
Yes, if it's possible for you to install a window unit I would recommend it over a portable unit. Unfortunately, I've yet to research or test any window AC units so I cannot make a model specific recommendation.
Great review. I purchased LG portable after this video. What is interesting that many portables do not come equipped with shut off system. In LG thermostat turn off the compressor, but not the unit, which continue to blow air. It is rather inconvenient.
Well, yeah, thats how all non-central AC's typically work. Window units keep their fans on too and only run the compressor as needed
Excellent information for helping choosing a portable air conditioner. Are you going to do a video of the Midea Duo?
I have a sunpentown. Not sure the model number but I have had it for a couple years and the thing is a damn workhouse. 24/7 I have it on in my bedroom and it never fails to cool it off as well my bathroom and my closet with ease. SPT for me
I doubt the freebie I got is very efficient, but I modified it to a dual hose myself. I only need to use it 8 weeks a year max(running 50%of that time) and it's the best/only option for the room. The condenser exhaust is plumbed into an 8" exhaust line, so the hot air is pulled out quickly and the fresh air comes from outside the room. It will not cool the room without the second hose
Very good explaination! I could listen to you all day if you were a teacher.
If you right-clck the video and select "Loop" you can easily fulfill your wish of all day listening.
GREAT video but got a bit monotonous after a while. that said... you are surely very knowledgeable. GREAT job!!!
Great information! Just subbed 👍
Great video! I didnt know anything and now I know a lot! Cheers! ;-)
Can you please make a video about the best window air conditioner, and the best mini split air conditioner thank you!!!
Very good info!
I appreciate the positive feedback!
Brilliant video. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching!
Very useful video guide thanks. Can I ask, how does this SACC apply to the UK? I have just bought an AEG chillflex PAC which is rated at 9000 BTU but it is really struggling to cool my 160 square foot bedroom! There doesn't seem to be any SACC ratings on units sold here? Should I just go and buy a more powerful unit say a 12000 BTU?
Picked the wrong video to watch stoned, dudes math shit got me 🤯😂
You trying to cool your grow room too? 😂
Great review but you compare an LG single to Wynter dual hose unit, it’s not the same design. I have a Honeywell that is a single hose unit but has the connections to be converted to dual hose. I strongly feel if I purchase the extra hose to convert it to dual hose, it would make a huge difference. That would be a better comparison for dual vs single hose units.
Amazing work, thank you so much for incredible details. I am looking to buy cooler+heater combo and inclined towards Friedrich system (ZoneAire PH14B). Do you recommend this unit considering SACC? Appreciate your help.
I was unable to find the SACC for this unit. Were you able to find this information?
Good review. 👍
It is awesome all the factors to be considered when looking to cool an room
In my case I want to cool an office I am doing in my garage ( south Florida) with 60 sq ft.
I am wondering between a portable unit or add a vent for such office from the closes vent inside the house
I have an inverter ac unit brand new as central air
Would it be enough with an extra vent or will need a portable unit >9k btu?
I have a dual hose unit in my master bedroom on the second floor. I slipped some air duct insulation over the exhaust hose. After watching this video I think I should insulate the air intake hose too. I am thinking of replacing a large (stays in the window all the time.. don't ask.. wife want's it gone 12,000 BTU) window unit with a portable on the first floor. Now all this being said about insulating my hoses. Does that impact the SACC of my existing unit and any new unit I might want to purchase? We live in New Hampshire and we do have some 95+ days in the summer. Also, like that guy said below, this was the most informative video on this subject I have seen... I subscribed and clicked on the bell waiting to hear back from you.... Keep the great work
First of all, thank you for the kind words! To answer your question: Yes, insulating its hoses will absolutely positively impact any portable AC unit's SACC.
Note though, that it won't impact it to the point where a portable unit will be as efficient as a window unit. A window unit will be far more efficient than your portable unit even if you insulate both hoses of your portable unit.
I have to second Bobby Hilley. The SACC value changed my entire research trends.
Great job here and thank you ….
Have other test parameters been standardized? E.g.: insulation & starting temp & humitidy of zone being cooled, where infiltrating air is drawn from (ex: elsewhere in a house of what inside temperature vs outdoors, etc.)?
Well Explained What most important to know about portable a/c.....👍
Thank you
Thank you for the positive feedback! I appreciate it!
Thank you!
You should do analyses on window AC units! Since portable units are inherently inefficient (and window AC units seem to be less expensive), I'm leaning toward getting one, but it's a lot to digest... if you have a recommendation for a budget-friendly unit with a dehumidifier ( for a small bedroom ) I'm all ears!
GREAT INFORMATION!
Thank you for the informative review. I wish I had watched this video before buying a portable air conditioner that did not work for the room. I live in a humid climate and have a smaller room to cool. I have read that if you have an air conditioner that cools too quickly it will shut off too soon and will not dehumidify adequately. You don't mention this in your review. Does that warning apply to portable units?
Portable AC units are inherently underpowered. Based on my research and testing it's highly unlikely this will ever be an issue with a portable unit.
Terrifically thorough analysis. Thank you. I'm curious about dehumidification rates on ACs and how that affects the performance, if it comes into play in the SACC score. I'm also very curious what your analysis of some window ACs is, specifically something like the Midea U ACs and if they are more than merely a gimmick.
The two metrics (dehumidification rate and SACC) definitely correlate. Generally, the higher the SACC, the greater the higher dehumidification rate on dehumidifier mode. For example, the LG LP1419IVSM can remove up to 163.2 pints of moisture per day. The lower SACC LG LP1417GSR can only remove up to 74.4 pints of moisture per day. I do plan on testing window ACs in the future.
Hello Consumer Analysis,
thank you very much for the info in this video, very helpful.
I would like to ask a question. On all single hose portable air conditioners the air filter is always removable and washable no matter the brand and model but the intake grille (bottom) is sometimes removable and washable and sometimes not.
So my question is the following:
Does it matter much if the intake grille (bottom one) is removable and washable or not? If not removable, how can it be properly cleaned?
Thank you very much in advance for considering my query.
Best regards,
SV
Very good review. I do wish more discussion was devoted to handling the condensate. This has been a real problem. If its portable then wouldn't it be logical that I want my water to drain out the window? And most windows are not on the floor where the drains are.
These ACs use the heat of the condenser to evaporate water condensation which is carried out the window with the heated air (within certain limits).
Everyone can just get a hose cover from Amazon, that helps keep the exhaust hose from releasing more heat into the room.
thanks for that information. window units are not allowed in my neighborhood and a portable unit is my only option. I already got a warning from our HOA because of my window unit....
I Couldn't Live There,Nor Wouldn't Want A Window Unit...LG Baby...
this is a great video thanx
Do you recommend going with a mini split system for a small bedroom vs. One of these portable a/c units?
Thanks for an awesome review. Can you please name a replacement or alternative for LG1419IVSM as it is out if stock for a while now…
Thank you!
Home Depot: If you try *many times each day* on their website, they will have stock but its selling fast.
Could you please recommend the best way to install a portable air conditioner in a casement window. Thank you so much for your help.
The best advice I can give is to look for DIY solutions on youtube - e.g. something like this ua-cam.com/video/fu1u1HoBtUs/v-deo.html. Otherwise you can try a product like this www.amazon.com/HOOMEE-Universal-Window-Portable-Conditioner/dp/B07BPZGJ3B
I'm considering a duel hose Hisense unit from costco. The manufacture says this unit is 10k SACC / 12k BTU. If you are comparing a 10k single house vs 10k duel house. Do the advantages of of having duel hose matter more possibly?
The reasoning for duel hose for me is being in the PNW with wildfires in the summer. Along with the aroma of the Puget Sound near me on a hot day is not great. Minimizing negative pressure seems like a plus. "MODELAP70020HR1GD" not sure if I trust the manufacture though.
Yypes, the New Air has a "one star" rating on Amazon, wth? Thanks for all your hard work.
What about watts used to achieve a specific SACC. Would be nice to have a power consumption in kw vs SACC in your table. That’s pretty important. I might choose a lower SACC unit if it is more efficient. Or maybe I got it all wrong let me know 😀
The first link no longer is for that Lg model. Day 7 of a heatwave and really hoping they restock soon. But might have to wait until next year seeing as how everything is low in stock.
did you do any decibel testing, and do you know if there are any portables with variable load compressors?
Please do analysis of mini split systems
best review of portable a/c pro and cons; i was torn between a $14k deal for central a/c or potentially three portable units, but this review showed me everything i would not want to deal with ... $14k debt, here i come ...
Have you heard of mini splits?
No mention of the coefficient of performance?
Although this would vary according to the ambient temperature, you could specify representative figures. At 95F and 83F would be a good choice. But of course we would need to know the power of the motors (fan + compressor) at those speeds, which is usually undisclosed.
I just got one for free from a neighbour and it works great.I live in a bedsitter and that's probably why it works so well i.e. it hasn't got a lot of room to cool. His flat is triple the size of mine so naturally, it didn't work as well.
I have the same one. Will it work if I modify to dual hose? Will it increase the efficiency?
The reason you don't see dual hose systems is due to the cost to build them and people willing to pay the extra money for them. Single hose units air intake is coming from the room it's cooling and is exhausted outside. dual hose system pulls air from the outside cools the coils and go's right back outside super heated. It's a heat exchanger. Dual will use 1/3 less energy to do the same job as a one hose unit.
Any thoughts on refrigerant types? The LG LP1419IVSM is R32 and NewAir NAC14KWH02 says N/A but their other units are R410A. The trend seems to be toward R290 which has zero effect on ozone layer.
You are the best at what you do.
Thank you very much for the kind words! I really do appreciate it!
Great video! Well done, i wish more UA-camrs would do this good a job! :)
Sadly the reviews on Amazon show the NAC14KWH02 with only one review and its a one star. And the LG LP1419IVSM looks much better but still has 18% 1-stars, people must be rating these units harshly. I'm also having trouble finding the "SACC" rating on portable AC units, and are these ratings independently tested?
Thanks again!!
I think a lot of people have unreasonable expectations when it comes to portable air conditioners - they expect them to work better than they are capable of working - which is a big reason why even the best units are often rated poorly by consumers. If you're having trouble finding a "SACC" rating look for a "DOE" rating instead. The "DOE" rating usually = the "SACC" rating. You have me stumped on your last question. I'm not 100% sure who tests these to determine the ratings though the test procedure is outlined by the federal government: www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=83f8e5ba7502cb6f0b2803f5b3a467d3&mc=true&r=PART&n=pt10.3.430#ap10.3.430_127.cc
Yes, I agree that most users assume these portable AC units are going to work at least as well as a window-based AC unit, and I understand they aren't, but I was just hoping for some positive feedback from amazon purchasers on these two units since they look good and have high SACC levels. I went ahead and purchased a Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU Dual Hose unit from Amazon, and I'll see if i made teh right choice. It’s a 14k BTU but I can't find the SACC rating, do you know what it might be? I'm a little worried about the vents facing more upward instead of outward, but I’ll just have to see how it works. Do you have any info on this unit, any major pros or cons? Thank you again for your excellent UA-cam video! :)
@@jenwilliams2714 You're welcome! The Whynter ARC-14S has a SACC of 8,900 BTUs. I wrote a review for the ARC-14S here: www.consumeranalysis.com/guides/portable-ac/whynter-arc-14s-review/
Hi, so I read your entire review on the ARC-14S and your arguments for getting a LG LP1419IVSM instead make me want to cancel my order and purchase a LG LP1419IVSM. However:
1. I looked today (8/24/20) and none are in stock on Amazon, and HM only has limited stock for pickup far away from me. :(
2. I'm just about 4 miles from one of the CA fires, and I purchase a dual hose to keep the fumes and ash out. I understand from your review of the ARC14S that some of the inside air gets pull along with the outside air and thus the AC pulls from the room and thus from outside. But if I purchase just a single hole, then I’m thinking for sure outside air will be pulled inside my home, right?
So, in my case with the CA fires, am I best using a dual hose like the ARC-14S, or do you recommend a better dual hose?
Thank you again!!!
:)
@@jenwilliams2714 Unfortunately, there really aren't any dual hose units on the market better than the ARC-14S, so if you're going the dual hose route then that's the model I would go with. Regarding your concern about outside air getting into the house, I would probably be inclined to go with a dual hose unit like you are. I would also strongly recommend adding air purifiers to the rooms you spend the most time in in your house. The top rated air purifiers I recommend are not that expensive and will greatly improve the air quality in your house.
Single hose might cool as well or better but overall efficiency and cost to own is usually much better on comparable dual hose models
You can't live in a vaccum
Sad I can't get the mentioned units in Sweden. Even though the heat is becoming a real problem over here, apparently the market isn't good enough for better brands to care.
I need the one in the thumbnail for sure. I got the same brand but the way the exhaust is, it's a hassle.
Thank you so much! This video was very informative. I never thought it would be so overhelming choosing a good AC Unit. Home Depot has the LG model for $649 and Wayfair has the NewAir model for $589.99. Both stores are selling "protection plans". What do you think about these extended warranties? Are they esential to purchase? I live SoCal and want to cool down the common area of my home (living/dining room) during the hot summer months. What do you think is the best model for me? Any advise is greatly appreciated.
Between the two options I definitely think the LG is the better model. I would only advise you go with the NewAir if the LG is out of stock or if your budget doesn't allow for it. Regarding protection plans - I normally don't buy protection plans for anything other than major appliances (fridge, washing machine, etc.).
@@consumer-analysis thank you so much!! I am ordering my unit now. Its getting hot here in SoCal.
@@consumer-analysis well within 24hrs the LG model is now unavailable in my area. Omg. So the Newair it is. Wow. What a difference 24hrs makes. Smh.
This Dude is Awesome but I didnt understand the equations but hey i learned quite a bit
Incredibly helpful thank you! I have a question for you...I have a basement unit that I would say does not have very challenging conditions, theres a ton of furniture and appliances leaving very little free space, I would say that 500 sq feet would be too generous ..Its about 25 x 25' but its mainly furniture and is broken up by furniture, appliances, a bathroom and a bedroom, im also right next to underground storage that is fairly cool in the summer. Im just torn between going with the LG Model # LP1419IVSM in your video the one with 14KBTU/ SACC of 10,000 OR the LG Model # LP1417GSR which is also 14K BTU but /SACC of 8000. Its just below the 9000 BTU threshold you mentioned...So I'm wondering should I go with the SACC of 8 or 10,000? Im thinking that the 10 may be best to stay safe but im also thinking that the other LG might be OK too. tough one I think I will go with the one in your video! the top rated one. Any recommendations? Thank you so much.
Even for your application I would still recommend as high of a SACC unit as you can afford.
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I watched two videos of yours, and you keep point out the negative pressure created.
All homes and apartments have ventilation systems, supply registers in them, and they have a two way system to prevent this issue, HVAC.
So that negative pressure will be compensated by the HVAC system supply registers of your home/apartment.
With all due respect, could it be that you are not understanding the principle with negative pressure created by single hose system?. It does not mater if the house compensates for negative pressure in that one room, your entire house will end up with a negative pressure. The machine is pulling in ambient air from your home, cooling the machine and dumping all that air out side. The air needs to be replaced and it will be by drawing in air from every crack around exterior doors, around every window in the home and any other port leading to the exterior. That air that gets replaced can only come from outside where it's most likely a scorcher and 90+ degree hot air is being drawn into your home and leading back to that room that the unit is in.
@@marcoavila2426
How do you think your home deals with that?
The air has to come from somewhere right?
This is why your home/furnaces have intakes and exhaust systems.
No. ALL homes do not HVAC systems. My home was built in 1962. It has a room heater in the living room and no AC whatsoever. No ductwork. I have a window AC in the living room, but it doesn't cool my bedroom. The one and only window in the bedroom is too narrow to accommodate even a small window AC. So a portable unit is the only option.
What a great review video. Really puts to rest an over-attachment of some people to only go for dual hose. I liked the mathematical explanation for the SACC. Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Does the LG or New Air you have mentioned have a Eco Friendly Portable AC available?
Do you think the Whynter ARC-14s can cool a 20-25ft living room?
Hello, I’m looking to cool down a 530 square foot area and I love this LGLP1419IVSM unit, so you think this would be a good choice given the area i need to cool? Thank you.
I live in a fifth wheel rv. Both acs went out. I only could afford to replace one. It gets to upper 90s here in Tulsa. At 93 outside it is 83 inside. What unit will work best as you said it takes the inside air and moves it out. seems like my ac would be working against it self.
This is very informative. One thing I'd say if you live in a part of the country (or world) with low humidity levels below 40%, i.e. the Southwest, CO, NM, NV, AZ, I'd recommend checking out a Hessaire MC18M portable evaporative cooler. Evaporative coolers are much more efficient than traditional air conditioners - but you do need to add water to them if you can't hook up a hose. One question: are you saying you would never buy a portable AC unit when you could buy a window unit instead?
If you can get a window unit (If your building allows it and you have no restrictions) it's nonsense to get a portable which is way more inefficient.
Evaporative coolers are useless