“The specs state the unit cools a space of 550 Sq. Ft. I use it in a room size of < 200 Sq. Ft. with the door closed to the hallway. I set the temp to 70 degrees; the unit ran non-stop for 6 hours w/o reaching the preset temp. Why?”
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Hello- We appreciate your question and are happy to help! Keeping your doors closed is a great idea! You would think that bigger is better, but actually it isn't. ~It is critical that the capacity of a room air conditioner be the right size for the room being cooled. An improperly-sized air conditioner can result in a cold, clammy environment or an inadequately cooled room. The comfort level in a room is often more a factor of low humidity than low temperature. Portable air conditioners are most effective when used in small spaces or when used for supplemental cooling or heating (on Heat/Cool models) in large spaces. Depending on the temperatures outside it may never reach your preset temperature of 70 degrees. Your Portable AC removes heat and humidity from the room. We don't think there is an issue with your unit, it sounds like it is working as designed. We hope this helps! Joyce@GEA
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