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
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reliable
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
6000 BTU cools a small room a little noisy a white noise is good for sleep
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Appreciate the review, Dave! Sounds like it’s doing a great job cooling your space—and the white noise bonus is a nice touch for sleep.
— Shiela | Insignia Support
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Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
FINALLY!!! Cool Air
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a good product and it works well in the bedroom. It didn't work well in the dining room but that was because the open space was larger than the 250 sq. ft. My husband loves this product. I think he considering getting a larger one for the front of the house.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great AC
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Has really kept me going through the hot summer days . It has been a great investment no regrets in purchasing and it keeps my room cool .
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Mixed Feelings
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I wound up purchasing this air conditioner based on the reviews which were primarily positive. And it does work, I can’t deny that. It does what it’s supposed to do and helps cool things down downstairs. That said, most reviews that I’d read let me to believe that it wouldn’t need drained more than once or twice a day. That’s 100% not the case for ours at all. We have to drain this unit every 15-20 minutes. And if it isn’t drained quickly enough, it stops blowing cold air and goes into fan mode. Which means that one of us is constantly stopping everything that we’re doing to drain the air conditioner which is both extremely inconvenient and very annoying. But it’s either that or we have no AC. I’m not sure if it’s an issue with our unit or if there’s something we’re doing wrong on our end, but either way, it’s given me mixed feelings about this particular portable AC. Overall, it does what I needed it to do, but with a pretty frustrating caveat.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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There are 2 drain outlets at the back of the units, customer could connect the drain hose with one of the drain outlets, and then the water will flow out from the drain hose. (Refer to user manual page 10 and page 25).
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great
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This portable ac works great for keeping our bedroom cooler at night .i would recommend to anyone with a smaller room . Looks a lot better than a bulky window unit . Got it on sale for $199. Cheaper than anywhere else
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great
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Awesome ac the only thing I would say is it doesn’t stay on running all night it shuts off then turn back on but still work at cooling the room
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it
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Installed very easily by myself. It cools really well and quickly. I have the LED screen turned off to sleep without blue light.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect portable A/C
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought this portable a/c last year and it is wonderful. Kept my room cold all summer.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Hi there! Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that your Insignia 250 Sq. Ft. Portable Air Conditioner kept your room cool all summer. A reliable and efficient A/C makes a huge difference in staying comfortable. Enjoy, and thanks for choosing Insignia! |Angelica| Insignia Products|
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Ease of use
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Satisfied Customer here
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this last May 19, 2021. Summer is fast approaching and it’s getting warmer. It’s easy to install however quite heavy. Easy to operate and cools my room just in 2 minutes.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Insignia portable air conditioner 10,000-12,000 BT
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I purchased this for my bedroom it was really easy to set up and is probably one of the best air conditioners I’ve ever had. My bedroom is about 220 sq feet, it cools it off in no time. If you are in need for an air conditioner then this is the one to get. Comes with a warranty but can purchase extended if you would want.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
This Insignia is the BEST and I tried several.
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I tried Frigidaire, I tried Toshiba and I tried Midea and this Insignia portable AC has beat them all. I was looking for a portable AC that would have continuous fan for our bedroom. Unlike the living room or the office, a continuous fan noise is important because I am the light sleeper. Most all manufacturers do not allow for this. They all shut down the fan when the set temperature is acquired. Can you imagine white noise in your bedroom that turns off and back on off and back on off and back on. Insignia has a setting for Continuous fan! Yay my search is over. I believe the Insignia portable air conditioner is more quiet than others I tried. I also love the feature called Follow Me. By selecting follow me my Insignia will try to match the temperature where the remote is laid. How cool is that! Installation was easier than most portable air conditioners. The window piece fit nicely without air gaps showing. No tools necessary unless you want to use a few unnecessary screws. I did not. I have thought of the Insignia brand as an economy brand and so I bought Best Buy's extended warranty out to 4 years. For the reasons I mentioned and other reasons as well... I prefer this little Insignia which I purchased for $279.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice AV
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this AC. I purchased this AC to help cool my bedroom with high ceilings during the summer months. The goal was to use this unit as a supplement to the central unit and at night and not need to use the central until all the time. The unit does a great job of cooling the bedroom and bathroom with no problem.
The noise level is to be expected. I wish i would have purchased the larger BTU, but i am happy with this unit.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Ease of use
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Happy with this 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.
Happy with this AC. Its portable and works fine. Have it set up in my living room, and while the temperature doesn't get super chilly with it, it makes it really comfortable. Highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great AC
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great working AC. Keeps the room fresh and cool. No issues at all
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So far so good!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The ac was a huge upgrade from my 150sq that ended up breaking and at the same price!! It keeps my room nice and cool even with this desert heat! (It gets up to 118) I recommend to anyone needing some cool relief during the summer!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear the AC has been a solid upgrade and is keeping your space cool even in extreme desert heat. It’s great to know it’s performing well and providing the comfort you need during the summer. Your recommendation means a lot to us.
Keith | Insignia Support
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Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice and cold for my bedroom!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is nice and cold, a lifesaver to have in this heat, if you can't afford refrigerated air get this, it's the next best thing. I love all the functions and remote control..it's nice and cold, cold, cold! I use it in my bedroom. Easy set up, my window was about 60" in tall sliding window, i bought extra foam strips, one thing i do recommend is the panels that connect, it comes with a few plastic pegs to lock them in place for longer lengths, this was not very very supportive. I had to improvise and stick brad fastners that i luckily happened to have in the holes for more support because it was very wobbly, i don't think that part was very well thought out, i fun if they made the panels with sliding lock pins that would be better, other than that, the ac itself is great, and i would definitely recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Blows Super Cold!
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It’s been a great AC. Blows super cold! The remote isn’t precise, but I don’t even use the remote so that’s no biggie. It’s the cold that this thing puts out. I mean it will freeze you out. Love it and would not hesitate to buy again
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from InsigniaCustomerSupport
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It’s great to hear the AC is keeping things super cool, even without the remote. We’re thrilled it’s made such a difference for you, and we appreciate your confidence in buying again! Patricia | Insignia Support
Pros mentioned:
Cooling, Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
So cool in the room
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
For every summer there is heat my AC doesnt cool the whole house decided to try these portable ones as recommended by a family member and WOW!! I love it!! The room is much cooler gets so cold inside the rooms. Works a lot better than the AC in the home and my electricity bill has gone down so much. I love how its so easy to install and how col the room gets. You can put it to the temperature you feel comfortable you do not eveb have to get up you can use a timer and/or a remote to change it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Recommend Portable AC
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very easy to use, and fits almost any windows. Cools down the room very fast. highly recommended.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Cooling
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Cold Portable AC
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The unit does blow cold air and is not noisy at all. Portables are not as energy efficient as window units but will fit in side slider windows.