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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 104 reviews

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81%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers praise the ARC-122DS Elite air conditioner's powerful cooling capabilities and relatively easy setup. However, some customers find the unit's noise level to be a drawback, and others have experienced challenges with the window attachment system. The window kit may require modification for proper fit in some windows. Overall, the cooling performance is a significant positive aspect for many users.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It works great

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

    It does a great job cooling a living room. Very quite as well.

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

    Great AC unit.

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

    I have this for 2 plus years. Still works great. Cools a large room. As loud as one would expect for a large AC unit. I like you can connect a hose to the back and drain outside- consider this as a must in a high humidity environment. High quality unit.

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

    Great Air Conditioner

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This works very well for a portable a/c. I have a black and decker as well and the Whytner is a much better product.

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

    Portable Air Conditioner

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

    My husband and I are no longer able to get the window units in so we decided to go with the portable air conditioner. We researched online and decided on this brand based on the reviews it received. The only advantage is that it is portable and can be moved from room to room!

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

    Great unit

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very good air conditioner. Cools the whole room with ease and I have not had to empty the water catch due to the evaporation system they have.

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

    Not worth 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.

    Does not blow high or get cold enough. The piece that pulls out to put the washable filter on was hard to pull out and cracked when I pulled it out. Had small crack on the side

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      Hi Patricia. Thanks for your feedback on your air conditioner. We're sorry it's not cooling enough. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. Please contact our Customer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] if you have additional feedback or questions we can assist you with. We are here to provide support and ensure you will be satisfied with your Whynter product. Whynter

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great AC for a portable unit.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to set-up and sends out cool air. You might need a fan if you want the cool air to reach larger areas.

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

    Disappointed by poor quality control

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

    Bought to replace an identical unit, which failed after only five years. All the indicator lights work on this new one (that’s an improvement), but it seems much weaker — only about half as strong as the old one. Can only bring down the temperature of the room a couple of degrees. I’d have it fixed under the (3 year) warranty, but then I’d be completely without air conditioning for the rest of the summer. Plus, I’d have to lug it to a shipper during the pandemic. I think Whynter makes the customer pay for the shipping costs, too, and this thing weighs around eighty pounds. Too bad — not a lot of other two hose portables to choose from.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      We are sorry your portable air conditioner is not cooling we well as your previous model. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. In order for us to accelerate the process we've already created a case within our system under case number: WHYNCASE579056. Please our Consumer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] so we can further assist you with the issue. Please reference your case number. Whynter

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not impressed

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

    My room is 224 SQ feet doesn't get cool enough wouldn't recommend

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      Hello,



      Thank you for your feedback on your portable air conditioner. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. Please contact our Customer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] if you have additional feedback or questions we can assit you with. We are here to provide support and ensure you will be satisfied with your Whynter product. Whynter

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    As advertised

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy set up easy have a box everything was great!!!!

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

    Great air conditioner for the bedroom

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

    The price was good for the product. Works perfect for a 400 square foot room. I also like the dehumidifier.

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

    Excellent product!

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

    Great product!! It really filled my expectation. Easy to install and excellent performance in all weather

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

    Worthless Unit

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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.

    Compressor only turns on for 10 minutes, then cuts off the rest of the night. Rated for 400 sq ft, but can't even handle a 250 sq foot room. Just paid for an expensive fan, will be returning.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      H there,

      Thank you for your feedback on your air conditioner. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. We're sorry the unit is not cooling properly. Please contact our Customer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] so we can assist you. We are here to provide support and ensure you will be satisfied with your Whynter product. Whynter

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I believe that for a 12000 btu ac, is not as cold

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

    It should cool down the bedroom faster and better. I thought that since this is a 12.000 BTU AC, I was going to get a better quality

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

    great product

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

    Its been so hot and humid this has been a blessing...thank you

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

    Recommend the geek squad insurance with this unit

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Lasted 5 months and then no longer cooling. Compressor gets so hot I fear it may catch fire. Whynter was kind enough to offer warranty repair but I had to pay outbound cross country shipping. Rather than pay the $100+ shipping it found a new home in the dumpster. Highly recommend the geek squad insurance with this unit. Unfortunately I did not and now am out a "few" hundred dollars.

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

    Disappointed and HOT!

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

    My old LG worked better than this thing for 1/2 the price. It doesn’t produce any water (which the LG had constant water flowing, as we live in a very humid climate). You only feel the cold air if you stand directly in front of the unit. Was hoping with the great reviews this thing had, it would compare similar to the LG (no longer manufactured).

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      Hi there,

      Thank you for your feedback on your portable air conditioner. Portable air conditioner solutions are different from wall/ window mount units, split systems and central air conditioning, as all of the cooling components are located inside of the housing of the unit which is located within the room. Portable air conditioners are designed around portability and convenience.



      At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. Feel free to visit our website to contact our Customer Support Team available, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST if you have additional questions. Whynter

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible product was VERY LOUD

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

    TERRIBLE PRODUCT IS VERY LOUD I RETURNED ITEM WOULD ‘T BUY IT !!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      We are sorry for your experience.To further assist you with this matter, please contact our Consumer Support Team, Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected]. Whynter

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Leaker

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

    Very loud high-pitched whistles through exhaust tubing, leaks water from reservoir on floor period when unit hasn't even been running that long of a Time period even with the top drain plug removed and hose attached for constant drainage still leaks all over floor

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      Hello Fubar,



      We are sorry your portable air coniditioner is experiencing an issue with water leaking. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. In order for us to accelerate the process we've already created a case within our system under case number: WHYNCASE585479. Please contact our Customer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected] so we can further assist you with the issue. Please reference your case number. Whynter

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Premium Product at an Affordable Price

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

    The main reasons why I bought this unit were its efficiency (EER=12) and the noise level. I am very pleased with the performance and also the quietness. All you hear is the fans which produce a nice white noise. The compressor is extremely quiet and it's even difficult to tell if it's running or not. The unit is well design and its looks didn't compromise my conference room's appearance. I have a window behind my projector screen so I was able to hide the hoses very well. I wish the fans would idle when the unit reaches the desired temperature but they keep going nonstop. The unit also doesn't have an option to show the room temperature. All you see is the set temperature. The dual hose system does make a huge difference by eliminating the negative air pressure caused by single hose systems which forces warm air from other rooms or outside to make its way to the room you're trying to cool. This is my fourth portable AC unit and by far the very best. I am well pleased with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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