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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 218 reviews

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    Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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86%would recommend to a friend

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Customers recognize the ARC-14S portable air conditioner's excellent cooling performance and ease of installation. Many appreciate its energy efficiency, although some find it large and heavy. While some users report that the unit is quite noisy, others find the noise level acceptable. Concerns were also raised regarding the BTU output and the window kit's design.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling
    Cons mentioned:
    Weight

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great air con but heavy!

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

    Really good air con. Works great for my room (around 300sqft). It weighs close to a 100 pounds though so you definitely need two people to move it. The window set didn't fit my window so I needed to cut the plastic to make it fit (thats what it says in the instructions). I had to buy a hacksaw for this which was kind of annoying.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This is my 2nd Whynter. 10/10

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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.

    If you're searching for the ultimate weapon against scorching summers, look no further than the Whynter Portable Air Conditioner. This sleek, efficient, and powerful cooling unit has transformed my living space into an oasis of comfort, even during the hottest days. From its effortless setup to its whisper-quiet operation, the Whynter AC delivers on every front, making it an absolute must-have for anyone seeking relief from the heat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level, Size

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent unit

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

    I was hoping for a unit that would be less cumbersome than a window ac and cool better. I had an old window ac that cooled about 350 sq ft so we needed a bigger one. This Whyntner unit was awkward to install, the tubes to the window were awkward to attach, the unit is pretty.big and noisy and cools about as well as the old one. All in all it does the job well enough but overflowed once, a problem we didn't have with the window unit, as it didn't evaporate the condensation water well and fast enough. Since we invested the time, muscle and money we are keeping it as it does the job, but for the money I paid, I would have hoped thisnwpuld have been an upgrade from what we had and make our lives cooler and easier, which it didn't.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Energy efficiency

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Portable A/C ever

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

    This was my 3rd portable air conditioner i have owed and it is by far the best. My main reason for buying this brand was because of the energy efficiency which is great but this portable air conditioner is a workhorse. Cools a 650 sq. Ft. area very well even though it's made for 500.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazong

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

    This portable ac is a beast i have a 550sq feet place and it gets cold

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wish it would push up closer to the wall.

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

    There was a learning curve with this unit. We thought we had the temperature set but it wasn’t getting the house cooled. Turns out it was an issue with the remote. It’s still not as cold as the extremely loud window unit it replaced, but does manage to bring the temperature down and we can now hear the TV. It definitely makes noise but you can at least hold a conversation over it. I DO wish the unit was able to push right up to the wall. The hose it comes with is only so flexible. We had to cut quite a bit of it off to get the unit out of the middle of the room. We have to unhook the unit for security reasons so cutting the tube extremely short wasn’t an option, because it would be very difficult to deal with each time we needed to hook it up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great A/C for house

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

    Shopped for the most BTU's and dual hose portable A/C to get max cool at the fastest time. This machine does it. Cools down a regular size upstairs bedroom at 100 degrees in just 10 min. Sure it takes up more space than a smaller machine, but I didn't want to fool around saving a $100 bucks or so as I'd rather have it work fast and be comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    portable

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

    This air conditioner does cool. The plastic part where you put in the window could be longer. We have vertical windows and need to put an additional piece in order to completely block the hot air from coming in. It's mainly for standard size windows. The noise level is decent, not too loud for an air conditioner.

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

    Works good.

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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. Definitely large enough for a decent-sized room. This is definitely one of the better machines. Don't settle for a single hose unit. The plastic window gap filler that the hoses go through leaves a lot to be desired. While a clever bit they don't even come close to sealing up the gaps or fitting very well in vertical position for sideways sliding windows. Also, the hose openings are fitted too close together. I get it that they want it to fit small windows too but its not good if the intake sucks in the exhaust. This will happen a little because screens block some of the airflow allowing crossover. Hose attachment is a very poor design unless your goal is to make it never ever come back apart. I can think of so many ways that hoses could have been attached better. Someone was asleep at the wheel when they designed that. Overall I like it enough to make my own wood pieces to better fit the windows I have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    This will cool a 250-300 sq ft room nicely. In 100+ heat, it cooled a living/dining area of about twice that down to around 78. Not chilly, but better than I thought. The air vents shoot the air up, and not straight out, so if you have high ceilings it may feel like it takes a bit longer to cool down but I honestly don't mind. It's also a two-hose exhaust system, which means not just one but two bulky hoses to vent out the window. But that's a small price to pay for being able to sit in my living room in the middle of the afternoon without sweating.

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

    Ice Cold 600 Square Foot Room on a 107 degree day.

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

    So, like you, I researched and YouTubed every A/C and type. Dual hose was a MUST for large rooms in area of the US where it gets extremely hot. This model I had to wait a couple months to finally be back in stock on every website but I knew I needed the Best Buy Warranty, especially in something this expensive. This thing happens to break, like other models do, I can take it right back to the store and get another one. So, I did curbside pickup and brought this home over 3 weeks ago. I live in the High Desert of a California, that place you pass with Tumbleweeds, on your way to Vegas. It gets up to 120, some days during our worst summers. Well, so far our hottest day while I had this unit was 107 degrees. It kept my almost 600 square foot room nice and COLD, it even turns itself off when it reaches your desired temperature. It has no problem keeping this large room cool and staying that way on the hottest of days and seems to do so with ease; so I'm extremely happy about this purchase. This was expensive and works as good as the glowing reviews say! And if it takes a poop on me for whatever reason I'll use my warranty and get another one, so the peace of mind with Best Buy Geek Squad added warranty makes me feel safe with my purchase and getting years of use out of this Whynter AC. If you had any doubts, just do it, it's awesome. Oh and I normally don't write reviews- so yes, these are my own thoughts, no I'm not sponsored, or receiving deals, discounts, or compensation for my review. (I wish LOL.)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Coool

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It does take up a bit of space, that being said this works great cools down the room immediately.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Installation

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Impressed

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

    Installed this unit a month ago. It's remarkably quiet and does every bit as good a job as the old window unit it replaced. Installation was simple and quick.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Easy to use and very little assembling required.

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

    This unit cools a space of 600 square feet nicely. The cool air blows out the vent that is on the top of this unit. It is easy to move and place in differnt rooms in the home if needed. There are no water pans to worrie about as it has 2 window hoses that make this unit the best choice from the rest.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling
    Cons mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Which it was not as bulky but overall does the job. I have used to for 1 month now I will say, it has done the job.

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

    Works Great!

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

    This unit is amazing & cools about 800 ft.² like an ice box. It’s a bit bulky and has two exhaust hoses, but I guess that is to be expected for such a powerful A/C. I’m happy with my purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No complaints - Love this AC Unit

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

    I have a 2 story house and my downstairs ac unit went out. I bought the Whynter 14,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner and even in 97 degree temps and 1000 square feet it cools the house. Now that is impressive.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling
    Cons mentioned:
    Noise level

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Cold

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

    A little too loud for my office, but the works very good.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Does the job

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

    I was hoping for more but it's doing exactly as specs say. Keeping 550-600 ft comfortable. In Fallon Nv and it's been between 89-105 the month of July. Better than the swamp cooler. Haven't got the electric bill yet. I'm happy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Portable 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.

    Easy to assemble and easy to use. The product is of good quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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