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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 345 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers frequently mention the 550 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner's cooling ability, saying it does the job well. However, they also commonly mention the noise it makes, with some saying it starts to make different noises. While some customers find the price a bit high, many believe it is worth it. The portability and easy setup are also well-received, with customers appreciating the smooth wheels and simple cleaning and setup process.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Installation, Performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what we needed

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is a great air conditioner at a good price. This is the first portable unit we have owned & I was a little unsure of the performance. It performs so well I will never buy another window unit. It is easy to set up , cools great, it is on rollers and easy to move around, not very loud while running. Overall we are very pleased!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    It could be better

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not as good as a window model. This type of AC has been around for a while You would think by now this type of AC could do a better job of cooling,

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from JMATEK
      Posted .

      We are sorry to hear this ! Our units work best in enclosed, well insulated spaces. Room environment conditions such as ceiling height, sunlight, number of windows/ doors and level of insulation can affect cooling efficiency and there are ways to increase the capacity of these units. Portable Air conditioner have different efficiency than window AC's and should not expected to cool like them . Our customer support team will be able to look into all your concerns and troubleshoot for you. Please do give us a call at 1-800-474-2147, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (EST), or send us an email at [email protected] with the reference code number BBC0711. We look forward to making this right for you. Thank You ! JMATEK

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy so Far

    Posted .
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First let me say that Honeywell tends to have good products & their customer service is very easy to work with. They stood behind their air purifier we bought & replaced it without having proof of purchase. Kudos to them! Now for this air conditioner. Had never bought a portable one before plus didn't know anyone who had one. Looked at reviews & this one had good ones. Just bought an older home where the central AC doesn't seem to be keeping up with the southeast Texas heat on the master bedroom side of the house. Didn't want to mess with gaudy protruding window unit to take away from exterior look. Let me say that couldn't be happier with purchase. Comes with window kit that literally snaps together. Easy easy install. Doesn't look bad from outside. Furthermore, it gets that large master bedroom down right cold at night! Mainly when use it. Before would maybe break a sweat at night...now I'm grabbing for comforter. Only thing I'm unsure of is what electric bill will do. Time will tell. But no regrets on this purchase & would recommend to all. And with 5 year warranty...can't go wrong

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We were looking to cool an outside patio sitting area. I don’t think it does the job

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from JMATEK
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      Hi Susan, We're sorry to hear about your experience. Our Honeywell Portable Air Conditioners should not be used outside on a patio. They are meant to be used indoors where they can be properly vented out of a window. If you're looking for something to cool down your patio, and you live in a dry climate (humidity less than 50-60%) then we recommend looking into outdoor Evaporative Air Coolers. To learn more check out http://www.honeywellaircoolers.com/cooling-guide. Thanks! JMATEK

  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    do not like it

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this during the heat wave and i am very diapointed. It is very loud and my room is only 12/10 and it does not get thst cold would not buy again,

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    great product for the money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    love my new air conditioner, quiet, cool and energy efficient

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Ease of use
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Portable Air Conditioner Honeywell

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had searched for quite awhile reading reviews after reviews hoping to select the right portable air conditioner to use in Southern California weather conditions. Well this was an excellent choice. Not only was it extremely easy to set up took 5 minuets and it's very easy to move from room to room. It cools my living room roughly 15x20 and kitchen roughly 12x12 in about 10 minuets. I also use wheel it my master bedroom which is only 10x12 which cools in minuets! I have had it for 2 weeks and have used it every day and works beautifully! In fact I'm going to purchase another one just so everyone in my family can enjoy the coolness at the same time! The way my home is set up unfortunately the rooms do not connect well enough to use the one unit. But since I have been so happy with how this unit works I am OK with getting another one. When the unit is on the low setting it is about as noisy as a normal small circulating fan on low. When you run it on high while the air conditioner is fully charging rather than when it turns to fan when correct temp has been detected it can be loud for a small room but not bad at all for my living room, white noise that is totally OK. Temp. is a bit off when you select say 69 degrees it may read more like 66 when really not that cool. But I could careless what the number is as long as I am not HOT who cares! Great unit for the money and I would recommend this over and over again! And for the record I never take the time to give feedback but I thought this unit was worth letting others know! COOL and HAPPY!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Expensive AC unit

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Wasn't a Great item. I barely tip it over and water leaked all over the unit. the Internal tank didn't hold the water. So leaked all over the motor. Returned item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great air conditioner

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first air conditioner and it's great (:

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Adequate A/C for medium size rooms

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not worth the price. Cooled 300 sq ft room to high 60s after about an hour under normal conditions (80s & moderate humidity). Could not cool adequately in high humidity conditions. Temperature monitor not accurate - typically indicates room is 3 - 5° lower than actual room temperature.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from JMATEK
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      Hi Calvin, we appreciate you sharing your experience with us and we would like to discuss this further with you. At your convenience, will you give us a call at 1-800-474-2147 Monday - Friday between 8:30 am - 5:30 pm EST? We look forward to hearing from you. Thanks! JMATEK

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Could be better

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While it blows cold air, it's only really good up to at most 10 foot away from the unit for any cooling effect. This is in a well insulated home attempting to cool a 400sq ft area. I wish it had oscillation to the blower and also an economy mode so that I could turn it on in the morning when it's still cool inside without having the fan motor running on high for 4 hours before it needed to run the a/c compressor, just seems like a waste of energy and wear on the unit. The plastic piece for the window is complete garbage, I ended up making a much more solid and better looking blocking plate out of wood. Having a remote is a nice feature when your feeling lazy. Without comparison to other units I'd say it is a decent one but I wouldn't expect it to do a good job at max Sq footage advertised.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not what I expected for the money

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For what I get out of this air conditioner, I could of gotten a cheaper brand.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Teturned.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This product from the Honeywell Company was ok, but....

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from JMATEK
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      We’re sorry to hear about your experience with our Honeywell Portable Air Conditioner. We would love to know more on what went wrong with the unit. Please do get in touch with us at 1-800-474-2147 between 8:30 AM and 5:30 PM Monday through Friday or send us an email at [email protected] and reference code number BBC0516. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank You ! JMATEK

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Serves the purpose

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It is an okay air conditioner. It cools the room; but not as much as I would have liked it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Worse warranty in the industry.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The unit's blower fan broke less than one year from the purchase. I called Honeywell and after a long back and forth they asked me to have them listen on the phone to the unit! The person on the phone diagnosed it as a broken blower fan. He then ordered a part for me which was sent to me. When I received the part I called and they said I would have to. Hangs the prt myself! Then they said it was a misunderstanding and they would send a replacement unit and I would have to dispose of the old unit! I asked if there were other options and they said no! Then they asked me to send in photos of the cut cord and front, side rear etc. They finally sent me an email saying that the way the exhaust was connected with an extension voided the warranty and refused to honor the warranty. Good bye $500, good bye Honeywell!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Easy install but not that great

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros - Easy to install and easy to return for full refund. Free shipping to Hawaii!!! Not too many places offer that. Cons - Maybe it's because of the high humidity or the poor insulation of jalousie windows here in Hawaii but my experience with this portable does not match the other customer's good reviews of this product here at Best Buy. It did not cool down our small living room. Opted to return it, put in some work and install a window ac. It's like night and day. Life is cool and comfortable now.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Wasn't what I expected.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It doesn't cool off my room as much 277sq ft It works after a while but it takes about 6hrs or more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not what i expected

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    not what i expected. the unit vents inside cold air out the exhaust which to me isnt really that efficient as it has to pull in warm air from the outside. it states 12000 btu with another number of 6500 btu.. i had a 5000btu window shaker that had better cooling power. i think im going to return this unit. if you need an ac and cant put one in a window than a portable is for you. if you can install a window shaker i suggest you do it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from JMATEK
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      We are sorry for any inconvenience caused to you because of this portable air conditioner. In October 2017, the Department of Energy implemented a new test procedure which takes different factors into account and generates a lower BTU rating of portable air conditioners to indicate capacity. However, the actual capacity has not changed - the difference is simply due to the different test procedure. There have been no internal changes to these units, and the functionality remains the same.
      Our customer support team will be able to look into all your concerns and troubleshoot for you. Please feel free to call us at 1-800-474-2147, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (EST), or send us an email at [email protected] with the reference code number BBA0704. We look forward to making this right for you. Thank You ! JMATEK

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Easy installation, fairly quiet.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Was unable to cool a small studio apartment. It took several hours to lower the temperature of 84 degrees to 74 degrees. The unit did not cool below 72 degrees, ( programed for 65 and 61 on different days ) although it stayed on for more than 12 hours. One day was very hot, another was cool and still the unit struggled to keep the less than 200 square feet area cool. Quite frustrating!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    No air circulation, just straight out. Not cold.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My misunderstanding it need a large pipe for air flow. Also not very cold compared to an old ac machine I have in the window at home. Takes up a lot of space with the pipe size. Likely need to return as really not 'cold enough'. Bought another machine (slightly smaller) and that one is really a lot better.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend