
Cool any room in your home up to 161 sq. ft. with this 10,000 BTU Insignia portable air conditioner. The programmable timer and remote control ensure easy operation, while the multiple fan speeds let you control the airflow. This versatile Insignia portable air conditioner can function as a fan and a dehumidifier.
Q: Does this ac unit have to be emptied?
A: YES.....even if it is not on dry. However, it will not let you know/ give an indicator (FL) unless on dry. Mine started spitting water from the front. I switched it to dry and immediately got (FL) on the screen and it shut off. Best buy doesn't include a user guide with it, only a set up guide. I had to go online to find out what was going on. So on page 23 it tells you to use a syphon to get the water out (guess what Best buy doesn't sell one even though it is required to empty it). I bought a Frigidaire the same day I bought this one. I bought a dehumidifier hose for that one, screwed it on and let it drain out of the window next to outlet vent. EASY. Still trying to figure out a solution to this one since I am not physically able to unplug, disconnect the vent hose, and syphon the water (clean up afterwards) every time it needs empting.
Q: Just want to know, if it has a container that has to be empty out?
A: Yes and it is not removable. It requires a syphon that bestbuy doesn't sell.
A: I had the same question about his product; I figured that the online listing of the sq. ft. cooling capability was incorrect, given the BTU rating of the unit. It should theoretically cool an area of about 350 sq. ft. However after running it late in the afternoon for a couple of hours each day in mid 80 degree temp. this unit barely cooled down my living area that is approximately 400 sq. ft. in my apartment by a few degrees. I will be returning this unit and will buy the 14,000 BTU Insignia unit that is listed to cool up to a 500 sq. ft. space.
Q: What kind of sifone hose should I buy to drain water?
A: I bought a clear hose & clamp from Home Depot, plumbing aisle. As per manual specs. 1/2 inch inside diameter
Q: What do I do if the bottom inside my insignia is full of water ? Will it affect it later?
A: I try to pull the little black plug every 30 minutes when its really humid and hold a cup up to it as it will pump out half a cup usually. When i use it in a large room over 400 sqft the auto evap does not keep up to the moisture and the bottom fills with water. I just take the back off and tilt the unit on its back in the shower or on the deck..... seems annoying but honestly after all the reviews on other units this is a super underrated ac unit.
Q: Does the unit come with what you need to empty the water or do you need to purchase a siphon hose?
A: It does not come with the siphone hose, I would have to purchase one, it is veryninconvenient because water comes outnof the vent.
A: Just bought one now pretty loud but seems like the AC that I got might have been brought back and put for resale. Will probably bring it back to see if this is normal
Q: Why is there a FL on my display screen? It is shutting off on its own
A: Means its full of water and needs to be drained