Toshiba Portable Inverter AC RAC-PT1412HVWRU - Update "Kinda"
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- Опубліковано 24 лип 2024
- Hello and thank you for 12:12 of your time. Today, I kind of give an "update" video to our Toshiba RAC-PT1412HVWRU portable air conditioner. I say kind of, because I didn't create an original review of this item, or at least, I can't find the footage! If you all want a full review of this unit, don't hesitate to let me know in the comments and we'll set that up for you! The Midea group acquired Toshiba's home appliance sector in 2016, so more and more Toshiba branded units may start to vanish and you will most likely start seeing it branded as Midea. (links below)
I've noticed that more people, in the colder climates, are trying to run this while the temps are under 40 degrees (F). See below for the unit's operating temp ranges. Temps outside of these ranges may prevent the unit from operating properly.
Cool Mode: 60°F ~ 95°F (16°C ~ 35°C)
Dry Mode: 55°F ~ 95°F (13°C ~ 35°C)
Heat Pump Mode: 41°F ~ 86°F (5°C ~ 30°C)
The Toshiba Smart Wi-Fi Inverter Ultra Quiet 4-in-1 portable air conditioner has way more cooling power than a traditional unit, with over 20% higher cooling capacity while also adding up more than 40% in energy savings the unique Hose-in-Hose system for fresh air exchange. Cooling power you can use the highly efficient heat pump mode for year-round comfort, use the unit for dehumidification or to circulate the air when cooling is not needed in spaces up to 550 sq. ft. It can remove up to 5 pints of moisture from the air each hour. The ultra-quiet inverter system allows the unit to run at only 44 dB(A) which is less than your standard refrigerator. Smart functionalities include a smartphone app to control your AC through Wi-Fi from anywhere, at home or through the cloud. It has voice control options with Alexa or Google Assistant devices. You can use the LCD remote control or the integrated electronic control panel and display. It has a sleek and modern design and is light and compact. Easily move this portable air conditioner from room to room with the 4-wheel design. It comes with an installation kit for quick and easy installation and it fits in most vertical or horizontal windows. Intelligent features such as the 24-hour timer, sleep mode and the automatic vent angle for better air distribution help you to personalize your comfort. With this unit, you can cool, dehumidify, circulate, or heat the air in the space you need and get peace of mind. 1-year warranty by Toshiba.
Please know that over time, products do get discontinued and therefore the links below will probably turn into dead links. If that happens to be the case and you would love to help me out, leave a comment and either I'll find you a new link to the same product, or link to an alternative product that I trust would benefit you.
amzn.to/3pVuZ6t (Portable Air Conditioner)
m.media-amazon.com/images/I/B... (Full User Manual)
thd.co/3PrBHvo (Same product; Alternate source)
images.thdstatic.com/catalog/... (Full User Manual)
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Just bought this from Home Depot yesterday. Glad to see yours is holding up almost 2 years later. That looks like a pretty big room. I’m cooling a 12x28 barn with a 12ft ceiling and was surprised by how well it worked even though the barn isn’t insulated yet.
I totally forgot to put that info in the video lol. This room is around 14'x36'... a little over 500 sq. ft. and the A/C does an awesome job at keeping it very cool. I may very well invest in a second one, to keep the downstairs garage shop comfortable to work in. The downstairs garage shop isn't insulated either, like your barn, so if yours is doing a good job, I would hope it can keep a 20'x40' garage shop relatively cool as well. Anything to keep me from splurging on a minisplit because I want a dual zone, so bad!!! lol
Given one of these bad boys. But don’t know how to clean the filters and can’t find anything online. Any help would be appreciated.
Oh man! I know I have footage of me cleaning the filter. I guess I never uploaded it. ughh! My filter light actually came on a couple days ago. I will record the process and upload it as soon as possible. It's very easy.
Posted a video about this topic. Check it out.
Hello from the Dominican republic... I purchased one and I'm a bit stuck about the drain hose... I'm only going to use it to cool, do I need to put the drain hose with a bucket??
If only using to cool, most of the time you should 'not' need a drain hose and bucket. If you close all the plugs and it drains a little water, there is a reservoir inside and when it fills up, it will turn off and give a code on the screen, to drain before turning back on. The manual shows you how to do this if it happens.
This room is around 14'x36'... a little over 500 sq. ft.
If you all want a full review of this unit, don't hesitate to let me know in the comments and we'll set that up for you! The Midea group acquired Toshiba's home appliance sector in 2016, so more and more Toshiba branded units may start to vanish and you will most likely start seeing it branded as Midea.
Hopefully getting this one tomorrow if it's in stock. My 10000 btu stopped blowing cold air today when it hit 112 after a yr of having it. Was an off vrand name. Fingers crossed they have it. Does the hose need to be high up like that? My window is rather low
No, it doesn't need to be that high. The hose is an "accordion style" hose and can stretch to fit higher windows like ours. So it should definitely fit your lower window. View the "Full User Manual" link in the description, so you can get a better idea of how it works and what you might need to get it set up. Good luck and let us know how it goes!
My Toshiba filter light came on and I cleaned it out and it’s still coming on. Need advice on this if u could answer in a video? Thank u
My bad, I missed this. The filter light automatically turns on once every week or every two weeks, for it to be cleaned. Is it still coming on before it hits that one or two weeks? I can try and make a video about that but it wouldn't be much of a video. :)
Midea,Toshiba,Whynter,cooper&hunter,Dreo, all have this same unit just the vent on top is different on some
Good to know. I haven't compared it against other brands/models. Thanks for that info.
I’m guessing the heat feature isn’t turning on because it’s 36 outside 🤷🏼♂️ I’ll try again tomorrow when it’s warmer
I would say that's a safe bet. Maybe a dedicated portable space heater would fare better, if that's going to be its main function. Let us know what happens.
I bought mine in Aug 2023 and it was branded Toshiba.
Yup, there are still some of those around. Although, I'm starting to see more and more of them in the stores being branded as Midea. Hope it serves you well and for many years.
I got a question if I only use the AC mode do I still have to drain the Toshiba?
Technically, no, you don't need to use the drain(s) on AC mode, BUT depending on your area. There are 3 drains to this unit. There's a top drain for the Dry Mode and there's a middle drain for the Heating Mode. There's also a 3rd drain at the very bottom for 'excess condensate'. Even when using the AC, depending on how much condensate is being created, it may fill the internal bottom tray. If it does, the unit will turn off and the screen will beep and give a P1 code. You'll then take it to a location to drain it, remove the bottom drain plug to let it drain. Close drain and put the unit back to its location.
I'm in Texas and it's humid as heck here and I have yet to use ANY of the drains. This thing runs daily on AC Mode, getting close to 2 years now without needing to drain it.
View the 2nd link in the description. Once you're on the product page, view the "Product Details", find the Manual and download it. You'll find everything you need to know about the unit and the drain usage. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
I own the midea version never had to drain it (14000/12000 SACC rating) going on 2 summers
@@tantilus998 Nice!
@@EverythingInBetween22 how's the heating on it? I just got a refurbished unit (so it says.... eveeything appears new in the box).
I plan to use it this winter.
@@aaronllordii We're in Texas, we don't use heaters LOL. We're lucky to get a weeks worth of cold weather during the winter haha. Needless to say, I have yet to try the heater option on this thing. Maybe someone else can chime in on how good/bad the heater is. Sorry bud.
Good video man. Think this would knock down the heat in a hot garage?
That's my hope. I'm looking to get another one of these for my garage shop 20x40 (800 sq ft). Someone here in the comments is cooling a 12x28 barn with a 12ft ceiling and says it works well even though the barn isn’t insulated yet. It's getting humid in Texas and I need one asap.
@EverythingInBetween22 Yes it is!
For a room about your size BUT with high ceilings I wonder if theres a big difference with the 8000 BTU to the 14000 BTU unit
I believe there would be a noticeable difference. For a room the size of mine, i believe an 8,000 BTU would struggle and work overtime to try and keep the room cool, especially if y'all have crazy hot summers.
At our old house, we had an 18,000 BTU Window Unit. When it went kapoot, the 18k BTUs were so expensive we decided to try a 12,000 BTU unit and when summer came around, we immediately regretted it.
I guess you could always try and return it if it doesn't work out?
@@EverythingInBetween22 TRUE, Ya Vegas is crazy hot this time of year. I dont need the heater function but may try the 14,000 BTU. Its hard to find a bigger window unit than that in 120V
@@robluxuryvegas Correction: my window unit was a 12k BTU and we replaced it with an 8k BTU...
the 18k BTU, in the previous house, was a 110/120v and kept our 14x38 (~530 sqft) room, ice cold... and didn't have to be running all the time. That's the great thing about the higher BTU units.
Window units may be a little louder than portable units but they push air a lot better, in my experience.
Window units drain water, and well, my portable Toshiba inverter hasn't had to drain water, yet. Pros and Cons to everything.. unfortunately.
@EverythingInBetween22 not only do you have the best review video, you also leave the best comments. Your simple, straight forward, yet detailed just enough style of video (& commenting) is the friggin best & helped me make an important decision that was starting to feel impossible! Ty for all your time & energy! (Also in Vegas, currently boiling ..)
@@billiemcfadden5808 Thank you. I really appreciate the kind words. I try my best to help as many people as possible, whether it's just showing how to make something or helping them make an informed buying decision. I have a long way to go as far as making videos a little better, but I'm trying my best every time. Thank you for the comment! It really helps.
Not to happy with the heat function. We purchased 1, used it during the summer and thought it was great. We tried it in the winter but chose not to ues it bc of the drainage issue. So, we purchased a second one trying to use the heat, it keeps turning off. The room is not reaching the temp. I called the manufacturer they were no help. We ran the hoses outside. This is our first go around with portables so I dont know what to do. They perform great as long as the temp outside is above 40. Below that they cut off, come back on for a minute, blow warm for a sec then cold and shutdown. Would not recommend for heat unless someone might can tell me if we are doing something wrong.
I have yet to use the heat function since our winters are very short in Texas. Plus, I'm the only one that works up there and I LOVE the cold weather.
To your issue, using the heat function may cause the unit to overheat, triggering a safety feature that automatically shuts off the appliance to prevent damage. Check if the unit is placed in an area with sufficient ventilation to dissipate heat. Also, make sure your dual hose exhaust is not blocked by a window screen. Window screens do not allow enough air to pass through the small holes and will overheat the unit. Other than that, I'm not sure. I did contact the MFG early on, and they were knowledgeable about my unit. Maybe you talked to a bad apple. :(
@@EverythingInBetween22 Well I just figured out what you ment by dual hose. I think the hose is OK, nothing restricting. I also think theres enough space for the unit to breath. I don't think the compresser is working properly on both units or they just don't work below a specific degree. Maybe I'm not setting the temp control right.???? I do know the heat mode was the main reason we bought portables. Thanks for you reply.
@@M2H1473 There are 3 drains to this unit. There's a top drain for the Dry Mode and there's a middle drain for the Heating Mode. There's also a 3rd drain at the very bottom for 'excess condensate'. Go up to the description and view the 2nd link. Once you're on the product page, view the "Product Details", find the Manual and download it. You'll find everything you need to know about the unit and the drain usage.
I just realized that you said your outside temp is around 40 degrees. This could be your issue and you may be better off with a portable space heater, if that's really what you need...
This unit has Operating Temperature Ranges (Page 8 of the online manual):
Cool Mode: 60°F ~ 95°F (16°C ~ 35°C)
Dry Mode: 55°F ~ 95°F (13°C ~ 35°C)
Heat Pump Mode: 41°F ~ 86°F (5°C ~ 30°C)
Hope that helps!
Mine dose the same thing really regret buying this peace of junk . The ac function works fine but the heat mode is just about worthless once the outside temperature gets below 40
@@sopachinahot7044 Yea, at those temps, a dedicated space heater would be better. Like right now in Texas and pretty much most other states, hard freezes are in effect and I'm using a portable space heater to keep this room warm. Advantages and disadvantages... kinda sux we can't have both. :)
Am I correct in saying that there is only one filter. I have no owners manual and toshiba appears to be clueless.
You are correct. Behind the rear grill and large air hose. Check my description. I have links to both manuals for each product link, that are also located on those product pages. Check em out and print them for future use.
@@EverythingInBetween22good looking out. Preciatecha!
@@shanem.woodsr3543 ya very welcome!
Is it loud?
You know it's there but eventually it gets tuned out. Definitely not as loud as a window unit. I would say the noise level is decent.
FYI anyone wanting one of these, HD dropped the toshiba price to 418 on friday and it's still there Tuesday. Was thinking about ordering another for the back side of the house 🤔🤔
Oh man, thanks for that! Really need one for the 1st floor shop. Summer right around the corner y'all! LOL
Hate that Amazon has a better warranty price for the amount of years vs HD and Lowez.
@@EverythingInBetween22 might have to go that way I think HD raised the price again 😞
@@goober9983 Yup, price was 600. you got me all excited lol.
@@EverythingInBetween22 be glad, this thing doesn't take the humidity out of the air. maybe thats why the price dropped. and guess who's 90 minutes from home depot. ugh
@@goober9983 But it does take humidity out of the air... Use the Dry Mode and the Top Drain outlet if you want to use it solely as a dehumidifier. Unless you're saying that your particular one isn't working as advertised. :(
Even during Cool Mode, like traditional air conditioners, they use a refrigeration cycle to cool the air, which inherently involves removing moisture from the air as it passes over the evaporator coils. This process helps to dehumidify the air in addition to cooling it. However, the effectiveness of dehumidification can vary depending on factors such as the size of the unit, the ambient humidity level, and the specific design of the air conditioner.
How does the heat function work and is it energy efficient?
I have been running one of these for my ground floor Living/Dining/Kitchen area (500sqft) for 6 months in western WA. It's been great.
Heat functions well so far; We've only gotten down into freezing temps a few times but so far the system has been able to keep up.
I've got mine draining into a condensate pump, so I hear the water draining when it goes into defrost (you can hear the reversing valve too if you've got good ears).
The defrost function is what sold me on this unit, because that should allow it to run even in very cold ambient temps.
It also functions well in cooling mode (>90F ambient temps), and "dry" mode for moisture removal.
As for efficiency, I have not done any calculations but my power bill was definitely lower this summer than last summer when I was using a window unit, and it HAS to be cheaper to run than my Cadet electric wall heaters.
And, just speaking generally, as far as portable units go, this one being a two-hose unit is inherently more efficient than any single-hose unit.
FWIW: the label plate lists CEER at 12.3 and Amps at 11.9 (115VAC).
If you need a portable unit I think you'd struggle to find one better.
@@thomas.t.shiftlet3929 are you venting it outdoors when the heat mode is on? I am askign because when I turn it into heat the exhaust is blowing cold air into the room.
@@thomas.t.shiftlet3929 Glad to hear from different demographics. As already mentioned, I believe these dual-hose inverter portable A/C's are a lot more efficient than single-hose non-inverter portable A/C's. At 12.3 CEER, it's pretty efficient compared to others in its category. Personally, I was looking for a quick way to cool my room for the square feet and landed with this one. Efficiency rating wasn't even on my mind since I'm hoping this is short-term until I can get a mini-split. I'm in Texas and we stay away from heat as much as possible LOL. Even when it gets cold, I won't use it because I'm the only one that uses the room and I like the cold. So it's good to hear that someone uses the heat and can vouch for it. 👍
@thomas.t.shiftlet3929 ty for this comment! :)
Mines stopped workin today. Wont blow cold anymore seems like the compressor aint kickin on anymore. Now i have a 650$ fan cus warranty is gone. Whata piece of junk
Oh man, how long did you have it? I bought the 3yr warranty but I hope mine lasts longer than that and I can get at least a few more years out of it, until I can get a mini split. Sorry to hear that bud.
I believe you might have a faulty capacitor. The capacitor assists in starting the compressor, and if it's malfunctioning, the compressor may fail to start or may never start at all.
@@FrostyStartsya, and they are not that hard to replace!
I have this air heat and cold love stronger air
As a blind person, I have a few questions and I hope you can answer them.
Sure thing. What ya got?
@@EverythingInBetween22 I was wondering if you could make a video on all the different sounds. This machine makes especially the different speeds and the compressor as well as the. Reversing valve As well as an overview of the remote control because, as a blind person. I cannot find any usable information on it.
@@vectorcollector4893 Sorry, the holidays have kept me busy. If you still need it, I will try to put something together this weekend.
@@EverythingInBetween22 Yes, it would be greatly appreciated. I know this either. It has a inverter compressor and I would be interested to hear how that sounds along with the other things.
@@EverythingInBetween22 If it's not possible, don't worry about it. And Hey, have a Happy New Year.