(AP0621CR1W) Hisense 6000-BTU DOE 115-Volt White Portable Air Conditioner
Sleeping cooler
06/10/2021 22:59
The worst part of summer is sleeping in a hot room. The Hisense 6000-BTU DOE 115-Volt White Portable Air Conditioner, which I received for a discounted price in exchange for a review, has gone a long way in solving that issue. To look at its namesake features: I don't know that I would call the machine portable. It is on wheels but it is very heavy. And I don't want to move it from directly facing my bed. As for the air conditioner piece, it does its job. the immediate area in the room cools quickly, and the machine flips on and off to effectively cool the room without constantly requiring power to blow. We have only used the cooling functionality due to how difficult it is to cool our bedroom, at present particularly during this heat wave, but I have been impressed by the power and temperature of the airflow, and how much more comfortably I am able to sleep in a cool environment.
When I set up the machine, I was a bit frustrated with the fit of the insert. There are still open areas where air seeps through. We readjust the fit from time to time, but it doesn't appear it will ever be perfect. This likely results in the need to run the cooling function all day long, but in our experience with other window insert items, this is pretty standard. One thing to note is that the hose tends to "pop out" of the insert so we had to tightly screw the hose into the insert. One latch continues to pop out some, but it is not bothersome since it is not going anywhere.
Other aspects that I particularly like about the unit are the remote control (which I tend to use more than a smart control on my phone) and the fact that the digital settings show the temperature setting of the unit and temperature in the room. The controls on the remote and the unit are easy to understand and use. Finally, the fact that it is waterless gives me comfort that we don't need to worry about fluid getting in our carpet and the subfloor.
It could be more portable. Larger wheels could allow it to be pushed over carpet more easily. Another issue I had was with the installation and setup instructions. It seems like the installation should be broken down into more steps and figures. It was a bit difficult to follow the various items in each graphic,
Overall, I am a fan of the cool air that helps me rest at night, and that, above all else, is more important.
PIACO
Burke , Spojené státy americké
Age: 45
Gender: Female