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Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 95 reviews

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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81%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the cooling capabilities and ease of use of the ARC-14SH portable air conditioner. The unit is easy to set up and the installation documentation is clear. However, some customers have noted that the unit can be quite noisy. While some find it larger than expected, many feel its performance exceeds expectations.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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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 a good buy good for a small room hose is hard to assemble

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

    Powerful machine

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

    It is very easy to set up. And I got it from an open box.

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

    This does not work, do not buy this

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

    This does not work: 1. Mounting brackets does not fit properly so the air leaks out 2. Does not cool the place as normal AC 3. It says the number sqt it can cool but that's without the wall does not cool the place crossing the walls 4. Since the point 1. cant use it for the winter for heating

    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 5 out of 5 stars

    great ac

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

    Best on the market to me, Need filter for inlet air,

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

    Great addition to damp family room

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

    definately recommended. family room is very comfortable now

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the money I paid

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

    I am very disappointed. Doesn't cool very well. Room is small. Would like to get my money back it I could. I have 5000btu units that cool a lot better

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

    Dont buy this unit

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

    Dont wast your time with this unit. This unit is just horrible. I really am frustrated and the company wont help either they just send me troubleshooting emails. Oh, and i wouldn't have bought this unit from Best Buy if I new beforehand that their return policy changed to 15 days... never buying anything high priced here again.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      Hi Chelsea,
      Thank you for your feedback on your air conditioner. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. Generally, we try to troubleshoot issues to resolve the issue instead of having you repackage it for return. Please contact our Customer Support Team, available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) or through your support case so we can better assist you. We are here to provide support and ensure you will be satisfied with your Whynter product. Whynter

  • Pros mentioned:
    Cooling, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great overall

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

    This air conditioner is amazing. It cools my apartment in about 15 minutes or less. Only thing i would say is that my apartment is 690 sq ft so i do close my bathroom door and bedroom door to get the air conditioner to cool down the living room fast because it is strictly for 500 square feet which is very reasonable since that is exactly what it advertises as. It is a bigger size than i expexted but. Works so amazing and sleek looking. I recommend this to anybody who is looking for a good quality AC

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Works for what it does

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

    I put this unit in a large living room about 300 sq ft with 13 foot high ceilings. This room has large bay windows and in the summer can get up above 90 degs. Based on BTU I thought this unit would be over kill but it seems to take quite awhile to get the temperature down to a tolerable level. No matter how long it ran though it never got down to the preset temperature to shut off. Possibly my expectations for this room in these conditions were too high. It's also fairly loud, which is probably to be expected for a floor unit, so trying to watch TV while it's going is nearly impossible. It did, however, do what it was bought for and my previously uninhabitable room was useable again. Possibly a more ideal room in less harsh conditions would allow this unit to fair better.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Whynter Model:ARC-14SH Portable AC

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

    Replacement for a similar specs Honeywell unit which was no longer available (possibly discontinued?). Just installed this unit with limited usage but in all respects seems like better at cooling and expected to be better at heating.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    AC works Great!

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

    easy set up, works great, and easy to use. I would highly recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy girl!!!

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

    I am insanely happy with my new portable AC unit. I highly recommend it to anyone suffering in a hot house. It took me several years to finally buy one and I really wish I hadn't waited so long!!!!

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    VERY WEAK!!

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

    Today is 14 days that I have this a/c and I first got to use it last night. I have it in my bedroom, which is 12'x13' or 156 square feet. I have it set on HIGH with a temp of 68°. It is cool, but not cold! I should be freezing! This is the 2nd portable a/c I've bought from Best Buy in 30 days, both 14,000 BTU's and it's going back too! And it's not easy to pack everything back up for UPS to pick up either!!!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Whynter Customer Service
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      Portable air conditioner solutions are different from wall mount units and central air conditioning, as all of the cooling components are inside of the housing of the unit which sits in the room.

      To further assist you with suggestions and troubleshooting, 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 2 out of 5 stars

    For the price expected more

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

    Read the reviews that stated it cooled big rooms easily and decided to go with it. Shouldnt have, i have a small room that i am trying to cool, about 250 sq ft. I've had it running for a couple of days and it still feels hot in the room most days. Wish i hadnt had purchased this unit and done more research before hand.

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

    DOES NOTHING TO COOL A ROOM! HORRIBLE!

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

    Bought this unit to cool a 400 Sq ft room, after 4 hours it was actually HOTTER and more HUMID in the room. Simply shutting it off and opening a window made the room cooler than this things did in 4 hours. It was set to A/C and set to High on the fan setting and the temp was set to 65 degrees. It was NOT on heat. Do not bother with this unit...AND there was no remote in the box.

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

      Thank you for your feedback. At Whynter, we constantly aim to provide superior products and a better customer experience. Our Consumer Support Team is available Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM PST at 1-866-WHYNTER (1-866-949-6837) and at [email protected]. We are here to provide technical support and ensure you will be satisfied with your Whynter product. Whynter

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