Whynter - ARC-1230WN 600 Sq.Ft Smart NEX Inverter Portable Air Conditioner - White
Model: ARC-1230WN
SKU: 6505326
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Not really portable and poorly designed for vertical sliding windows. -1 star for fairly quiet operation and 1 star for (alleged) energy efficiency. I think if you have a horizontal sliding window that is dedicated to this AC and the unit can sit right in front of said window, then this may be a good choice for you. -The window kit is designed for semi-permanent installation with adhesive foam seals. (This could be nice if the foam seals were actually sized correctly. They were considerably shorter than the window sliders, and too thin to be effective.) I had to use styrofoam packing and duct tape for a temporary seal. Regardless, you can’t move the “portable” AC from room to room with this kit. It’s really no more portable than a conventional window AC, except it has wheels. -Manufacturing flaw with window slider “A” which holds the hose. It seems that the vertical window adapter was an after thought and therefore the slider is cut manually to fit this adapter. -Vertical adapter has a piece that juts out and cannot be installed without removing your window screen. -Bugs can enter through the exhaust hose and the many gaps from this poor design. -The hose is too stiff and the unit must be parallel to the window or the adapter pops out of the slider. -oh, and have fun with those instructions! After all that hassle, it’s not any faster or colder than my 10+ old real portable AC, yet much larger footprint and way less convenient. What a disappointment. I’m hoping to exchange for a AC more suitable for temporary vertical window installation.
Posted by ConnieM
Unbeknownst to me, this ARC-1230WNH model AC unit was shipped to me from the Best Buy Return Center. After installing and powering the unit up on the day following its receipt, I discovered the unit was faulty via an error code that could not be cleared by resetting the air conditioner. Initially, as the error code flashed on the LCD however, the unit pumped ice cold air and cooled my 198SF den (8' ceiling) from 86° to 75° in less than an hour. It worked great for about 4 hours, but ultimately had to be returned to Best Buy. I was initially very impressed with this particular Whynter Air Conditioner based on the overall reviews it received. But after a night in with this bad boy, I immediately ordered another one despite the issue and inconvenience with the first one. I absolutely recommend this air conditioner with the caveat that it incorporates an abundance of pioneering technology. And as a result, may be more likely to have an issue with one of its systems or components. That's just the nature of technology.
Posted by DDawg29210
Don’t look anywhere else this AC will cool your room in matter of seconds
Posted by HarmlessMonster
Customers express satisfaction with the ARC-1230WN's cooling capabilities and quiet operation, frequently praising its effectiveness and noise level. Many appreciate the unit's energy efficiency and remote control features. However, some customers have noted issues with the window kit's design and flexibility, and the hose's stiffness.