Customers are pleased with the cooling performance and ease of use of the 250 Sq. Ft. 6,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, finding it easy to install and of a convenient size for smaller rooms. However, some customers noted that the unit can be noisy and heavy, while others expressed concerns about its energy consumption and the condition of the unit upon arrival. The remote control feature was also a positive aspect for many users.
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Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Portable AC of the future
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Honestly, this is the best AC for a bedroom works so well keep doing so cold easy set up. I love this. This is my second one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
does the job
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far, so good. I've used it for about 4 weeks now (mostly because the pollen has been terrible and an open window is a bad thing for me!). It's easy enough to set up and the directions are easy to follow. It's noisy--but I like the steady hum of it as I sleep. I like that you can turn the lights off on it! And it comes with enough extra foam pieces to make a snug fit in the window with leftovers for next year's installation, too. Here's hoping it will really cool the bedroom when the temps hit +90F. TIP: put it in some sort of "pan" just in case it leaks. I used a really large round plastic one.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Proud to shop at Best Buy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
As a single mom just getting out of shelter, I was blessed moving into my first apartment with my 4 year old son/ its been so hot i needed something that was affordable and amazing thank you best buy and insignia for making this wonderful air conditioner i recommend this product to anyone who really cant afford much its amazing.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome AC!
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I really like this air conditioner! Its user friendly and cools down pretty quickly. The remote just makes it that much easier that if it gets too cold, which it does, you can easily turn it up in temperature. Its very easy to setup and the panels were long enough to fully cover my sideways sliding windows which was awesome! 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Its everything and then some im so gkad i finally got a ac for my room it was so hot and this thing makes life that much better again . I think i want to actually buy another one for my mom i want to make her comfortable we have central ac but it still gets so dang hot in my bedroom and i definitely needed one now my mom likes mine and wants one lol so like a good son should do i will .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Fairly Priced
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I think it is a fair price for what I paid. I have it in a room approximately 190 sq.ft. and it cools the room thoroughly and quickly.
However, I don't know if this is a setting on the machine, or if I have a faulty unit, but it will randomly shut off for a few seconds and then turn back on. Maybe this is because it is designed to not overcool the space and shuts off momentarily once it reaches the set temp? I don't know, but I use the white noise to sleep, and somehow I wake up in the middle of the night when it shuts off then turns back on. I have to have an additional fan in my room to keep the noise constant now.
Also, the remote is hit or miss. I put the brand new batteries that came with the unit in the remote, and I have maybe had it for 2 months now, and most times the unit is unresponsive when I hit the buttons on the remote. Both are maybe 5 ft away from each other and the most.
For the price I paid, I am satisfied enough.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Gets the job done!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this unit! I have it in a bedroom and it has it super cold in there. Keep in mind i do have blackout blinds in this room that blocks the sunlight. The room stays cool for a few hours after turning the unit off. Have not had to drain the ac since purchasing on June 21 but you can if you want to. It does have condensation in the tank but its not a lot. The noise isn't that bad to me but it is an air conditioner so you have to expect some. It puts me to sleep though so I'm good with it. I will buy this brand again if needed.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Insignia™ Portable Air Conditioner! We're thrilled to hear that it effectively keeps your bedroom cool and that you appreciate its performance, especially with your blackout blinds in place. It's great to know that it has been low maintenance for you, and that the noise level is acceptable. We value your feedback and look forward to serving you again in the future. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out! Ed | Insignia Support | https://www.bestbuy.com/site/brands/best-buy-brands/pcmcat1596746025285.c?id=pcmcat1596746025285
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ac unit
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far so good . Easy to use and setup with slider window. Controls are easy to set. Cools 10 by 14 room with no issues. Unit is not overly noisy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Just send a new part
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I received the portable air conditioner quickly and it works great. However, when I was assembling it, a part (unit adapter) was missing from the parts pack. The unit is an "open box- excellent" purchase from the website. I found the unit adapter already installed on the unit with one of the three hose retaining tabs broken off. I positioned the hose so that tension would hold it on firmly.
I kind of forgot about it until I got a request for a review. I called customer service and was told that I would have box up the entire unit and ship it back to Best Buy. The broken part is a plastic ring, about 6 inches in diameter and about 2 inches thick.
I'm happy with the product and would have given 5 stars, but I'm not going to box it back up and ship it back. It makes no sense.
Send me the part and I'll edit my review to 5 stars.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great portable AC
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great portable air conditioner. I bought two of this . A little loud but it cools my living room fast. It’s easy to set up.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to install!
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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.
Got this for my grandmother. She, at first, didn't care for the fact that it was not in the window, but she loved how easy it was to install, and how she can still see out the window compared to a normal window air conditioner. My only personal complaints about this product are that the hose is pretty thick, and it did not come with anything to keep things from going inside the hose from outside. But a screen fixed that issue for me.
Also a little warning, it is a little heavier, but is on wheels.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
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.
Easy to install. Great manual! Easy to read and plenty of information. Gets very cold. Even has a dehumidifier. Lots of great features, including but not limited, to fan, timer, sleep mode. Can turn off LED for night time use. Tons of other features. I Love it!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good for the price!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased two of these air conditioners for my apartment. They have been working wonders on keeping it cool on the extra hot days. Every once and awhile, one of them will start pulsing as though its revving it's engine; simply turning it off and back on again seems to alleviate this.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very “Cool”
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This AC unit cools my son’s room quickly and efficiently! The temperature controls, sleek style and various settings are a plus.
The installation to the window was well designed and super easy to install. The summer months get quite hot here in LA but that is no longer an issue. Great deal and quality for the price.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Portable insignia
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Great for smaller rooms easy install didn’t have a issue setting up on my own
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for me!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am a senior citizen who lives alone and wanted to replace my old window air conditioner in my bedroom to a more energy efficient one. I decided on this model because of it was the right size, energy efficient, had a remote, and was reasonably priced. Also I am able to take the hose in and out of the window myself. It cools quickly and is relatively quiet. When in use, it replaces my sound machine. The best feature for me is the remote. I can turn it on and off or adjust the temperature without getting out of bed. I've only had it for a month but so far, I love it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Gets the job done for less
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great price and great for the space needed cools very quickly and quite versatile! The only set back is the window install can be a little tricky especially on older homes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Ease of use
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great buy
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great bang for your buck, very portable easy to use. Just plug in and run blows cold air.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Thank you, EliasM, for your review. We’re pleased the portable air conditioner hit the mark with its ease of use, mobility, and cool performance, all at a great value. Tine | Insignia Support
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Size
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice AC
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It cools my bedroom good! It doesnt take up much space. It is not major loud.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great product
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good product alittle noisy but keeps my room very cool.