Whynter - ARC-122DS Elite 12,000 BTU (7,000 BTU SACC) Elite Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, up to 400 sq ft - Silver
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- Recommended Room Size400 square feetDOE SACC Cooling Power6774.95 british thermal unitsASHRAE Cooling Power12000 british thermal unitsNumber of Cool Settings1Number of Fan Speeds3Airflow Rate155 cubic feet per minute
- Key Specs
- Recommended Room Size: 400 square feet (The recommended area size in which the product is designed to operate and produce optimal results, such as the desired heating or cooling. Generally, running a unit too big or too small for the space will result in ineffective operation and wasted energy.)
- DOE SACC Cooling Power: 6774.95 british thermal units (The Seasonally Adjusted Cooling Capacity (SACC), implemented by the Department of Energy (DOE) after 2017, is a rating of a portable AC unit's cooling power. This rating is based on revised testing that more accurately measures a portable unit's performance, taking into account that these units do not vent heat in the same way as wall or window units and therefore were not cooling as effectively as the previous BTU ratings indicated (based on the ASHRAE-128 standard prior to 2017). Generally, the new cooling power ratings are lower than previous BTU ratings and can more reasonably be compared to the cooling capacities of other types of AC units.)
- ASHRAE Cooling Power: 12000 british thermal units (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) rates the cooling power, or capacity, of portable AC units based on their effectiveness in cooling a single room as intended. Prior to 2017, this was the accepted standard used for comparison with other types of AC units. However, it did not accurately reflect the cooling power as it did not account for the heat emitted from the unit that would circulate back into the space. The Department of Energy (DOE) Seasonally Adjusted Cooling Capacity (SACC) standard is now used to determine appropriate BTU ratings of portable AC units.)
- Number of Cool Settings: 1
- Number of Fan Speeds: 3
- Airflow Rate: 155 cubic feet per minute
- Remote Control: true
- Integrated Heater: false
- Sleep Mode: true (Enabling this mode sets the unit to first reach the desired temperature, then gradually increase the temperature over a period of time until it reaches a new set temperature, typically several degrees higher than the initial cool setting. This mode helps save energy while keeping the room comfortable.)
- Timer: true
- Auto Shut-Off: true (Feature automatically turns off the product.)
- Window Venting Kit: true (Indicates whether supplies for venting the unit through a window are included.)
- Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio (CEER): 12 (The standard used to measure energy efficiency in window and room air conditioners by the Department of Energy (DOE) as of June of 2014. CEER measures the ratio of output BTUs (British Thermal Units) to input electrical energy (watts) in standby mode and while the unit is operating. Generally, the higher the number, the more efficient the unit. Though higher efficiency units are typically more expensive upfront, they may offset the price in energy costs over time.)
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Air Conditioner Type: Portable
- Hose Configuration: Dual (Generally, dual hose configurations are more efficient and better suited for cooling larger areas. Single hose configurations typically consume less energy and are best for cooling smaller spaces.)
- General
- Brand: Whynter
- Model Number: ARC-122DS
- Product Name: ARC-122DS Elite 12,000 BTU (7,000 BTU SACC) Elite Dual Hose Portable Air Conditioner, up to 400 sq ft
- Color: Silver
- Air Conditioner Type: Portable
- Hose Configuration: Dual (Generally, dual hose configurations are more efficient and better suited for cooling larger areas. Single hose configurations typically consume less energy and are best for cooling smaller spaces.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 29.5 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 17 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 16 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 60 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Cord Length: 6 inches
- BTU Rating
- Recommended Room Size: 400 square feet (The recommended area size in which the product is designed to operate and produce optimal results, such as the desired heating or cooling. Generally, running a unit too big or too small for the space will result in ineffective operation and wasted energy.)
- DOE SACC Cooling Power: 6774.95 british thermal units (The Seasonally Adjusted Cooling Capacity (SACC), implemented by the Department of Energy (DOE) after 2017, is a rating of a portable AC unit's cooling power. This rating is based on revised testing that more accurately measures a portable unit's performance, taking into account that these units do not vent heat in the same way as wall or window units and therefore were not cooling as effectively as the previous BTU ratings indicated (based on the ASHRAE-128 standard prior to 2017). Generally, the new cooling power ratings are lower than previous BTU ratings and can more reasonably be compared to the cooling capacities of other types of AC units.)
- ASHRAE Cooling Power: 12000 british thermal units (The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) rates the cooling power, or capacity, of portable AC units based on their effectiveness in cooling a single room as intended. Prior to 2017, this was the accepted standard used for comparison with other types of AC units. However, it did not accurately reflect the cooling power as it did not account for the heat emitted from the unit that would circulate back into the space. The Department of Energy (DOE) Seasonally Adjusted Cooling Capacity (SACC) standard is now used to determine appropriate BTU ratings of portable AC units.)
- Features
- Number of Cool Settings: 1
- Number of Fan Speeds: 3
- Airflow Rate: 155 cubic feet per minute
- Maximum Noise Level: 56.5 decibels adjusted
- Remote Control: true
- Control Type: Button
- Integrated Heater: false
- Filter Type: Carbon
- Sleep Mode: true (Enabling this mode sets the unit to first reach the desired temperature, then gradually increase the temperature over a period of time until it reaches a new set temperature, typically several degrees higher than the initial cool setting. This mode helps save energy while keeping the room comfortable.)
- Timer: true
- Auto Shut-Off: true (Feature automatically turns off the product.)
- Window Venting Kit: true (Indicates whether supplies for venting the unit through a window are included.)
- Casters/Wheels: true
- Power
- Combined Energy Efficiency Ratio (CEER): 12 (The standard used to measure energy efficiency in window and room air conditioners by the Department of Energy (DOE) as of June of 2014. CEER measures the ratio of output BTUs (British Thermal Units) to input electrical energy (watts) in standby mode and while the unit is operating. Generally, the higher the number, the more efficient the unit. Though higher efficiency units are typically more expensive upfront, they may offset the price in energy costs over time.)
- Voltage Requirement: 115
- Amperage: 9 amperes (Strength of electrical current.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Product Safety Certifications and Standard(s): UL Listed (Lists the applicable certifications and/or standards, as stated by the manufacturer, in which the product has met the requirements for the assurance of quality and safety.)
- Compatibility
- App Compatible: false (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- Wireless Connectivity: None (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited; 3 years limited: compressor
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited; 3 years limited: compressor
- Other
- UPC: 850956003880
Keep your home office or bedroom comfortable with this Whynter Elite ARC-122DS portable air conditioner, which features cool, fan and dehumidify modes to maintain your ideal climate. Digital controls and a remote let you make precise temperature adjustments.
- Cools rooms up to 400 sq. ft.: To keep you feeling comfortable.
- 3.17 pts./hr dehumidification rate: Removes humidity from the air, so you can breathe easy.
- Digital controls: Plus a remote for easy operation, even from across the room.
- Cool, dehumidify and fan modes and 3 fan speeds: Let you customize your comfort.
- Carbon filter: Along with a washable prefilter offer simple maintenance.
- Cools rooms up to 400 sq. ft.: To keep you feeling comfortable.
- 3.17 pts./hr dehumidification rate: Removes humidity from the air, so you can breathe easy.
- Digital controls: Plus a remote for easy operation, even from across the room.
- Cool, dehumidify and fan modes and 3 fan speeds: Let you customize your comfort.
- Carbon filter: Along with a washable prefilter offer simple maintenance.
Whats Included
- Elite 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
- Remote
- Carbon filter, prefilter
- Owner's manual
- Elite 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
- Remote
- Carbon filter, prefilter
- Owner's manual
Q: How many fan speeds does the Whynter Elite ARC-122DS have?
A: The Whynter Elite ARC-122DS has 3 fan speeds to customize your comfort level.
Q: What is the maximum room size this Whynter portable air conditioner can cool?
A: This unit is designed to cool rooms up to 400 square feet.
Q: Does this Whynter air conditioner have a remote control?
A: Yes, this unit comes with a remote control for easy operation.
Q: What is the noise level of this Whynter air conditioner?
A: The noise level of this unit is 52 decibels.
Q: Does this portable AC unit have a filter, and if so, what kind?
A: Yes, this unit has a carbon filter and a washable pre-filter for easy maintenance.
Q: What is the dehumidification rate of this Whynter air conditioner?
A: This portable air conditioner has a dehumidification rate of 3.17 pints per hour.
Q: What type of controls does this air conditioner use?
A: This air conditioner uses digital controls for precise temperature adjustments.
A: On Internet it's showing 1000W/h with EER 12.0 On the back of the machine, it's 1080W/h with EER 11.1 Personal test with my machine by checking Edison website for picked 15 days' power usage deducting other daily usage at around 90F outside temperature is: Fan speed level 1 around 1050W/h Fan speed level 2 around 1150W/h Fan speed level 3 around 1350W/h
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
The only con is there's is no vertical adjustment
Much quieter than my old one. I don't have to turn up the volume on my TV anymore and I don't have to constantly drain it. Would be 5 stars if the louvers had a vertical adjustment option. It does get a little condensation around the louvers but only when it's been very hot and humid outside
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Posted by MFish
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very happy with it, extremely happy with Best Buy
After researching online, including reviews in Consumer Reports, decided on this unit. After shopping around, Amazon had the best price, but anyone who's ever done business with Best Buy knows that when it comes to the overall promise of making the customer happy, only Costco is in the same ballpark. After getting on the phone to make the order, Best Buy matched Amazon's price. Nuff said. The only "shortcoming" is that the window adapter wouldn't work in any of my windows and especially the window where I chose to install it. I'm DIYer, so fabricating a window adapter using scraps that I had around was not a big deal. The other thing to be aware of is that it is recommended that you put these units on one circuit by itself. I originally had it on a circuit that shared a computer, some lights, and a TV. The plugs got hot to the touch. It was probably still safe, but not wanting to take a chance, I ran an extension cord from an outside plug that had nothing else on it. Problem solved.
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Posted by Slim
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Rated As Best Portable AC
The vertical installation was easy in a sliding window, but I had to make modifications because the kit wasn't made to specs and directions were unclear. I ended up using plenty of duct tape to seal the cracks and anchor the kit. The product instructions insist that the unit be plugged into a wall socket, but the power cord is only 5'. If you don't have an outlet within 5' of the unit placement, then you have no choice but to use a power strip or extension cord which the instructions explicitly forbid and will probably void the warranty if you do so. The unit seems to cool a room fairly quickly because of the dual hose system, but in operation the display emits enough light that you can make decent shadow puppets on your wall and the operational noise level seems fairly high to me. Is this really the best portable AC on the market as some ratings proclaim? I wouldn't know without trying the others. I'm only using it in my 150 sq ft bedroom and it does a good job. Will it cool 400 sq ft as it claims? I will test this in the future as my apartment is 436 sq ft. Ordering this AC online from Best Buy was easy. Best Buy had the best online price, the best selection of AC's and free 5 day shipping right to my door. Very convenient!
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