Product Description

Amcor AF8000E 8,000 BTU portable air conditioner built-in washable filter with castors for easy moving from room to room.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #111917 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Size: Medium (10,489.5 cu in.)
• Color: Grey
• Brand: Amcor
• Model: AF8000E/MF8000E
• Dimensions: 15.00" h x 22.00" w x 34.00" l, 3.00 pounds

Features

• Built-in washable filter with castors for easy moving from room to room
• 110-Volt, 60Hz
• Ideal for rooms 200 to 300- Square Feet
• Acts as a dehumidifier for moisture removal
• 12-hour timer

Customer Reviews

Not as enthusiastic as others
I can't say I've had as good an experience as others reported here...the main problem I've discovered is that the compressor only cycles on for about seven minutes at a time, followed by fifteen minutes during which the machine simply operates as a fan and blows in hot air from outside. Company info on their web site indicates that this is being done to prevent the compressor from overheating--unfortunately, this results in the compressor remaining cool while my small studio apartment (only 200 sq feet) remains too hot. I don't know if other units have similar limitations, but I would hesitate to recommend this product on the basis of my own experience. Hope this is helpful to anyone looking to make a buying decision...

A nice relief from a hot summer
Overall I am very satisfied with this portable air conditioner.

The Good:
-Shipping was extremely fast (2 days for standard shipping).
-Installation was a breeze.
-The air that comes out is actually cold, and powerful. The fan produces a terrific draft of cool air.
-It cools the room quickly.
-The evaporative draining system is great... no emptying buckets of water constantly!

The Bad:
-It does make some noise (no more than a normal window air conditioner would). But I would say the relief from a hot, humid day is well worth the buzzing noise.
-The exhaust hose was larger than I expected. Which means if you don't place the air conditioner strategically, it can be a huge eye sore in the room.

However, it does do its job well and I would recommend this unit to anyone needing to cool a room/dorm/small apartment. Enjoy!

Lots of Great Features
I purchased this unit out of desperation in the midst of a heat-wave. I read a lot of reviews and settled on this guy, and I'm not disappointed. My living room isn't huge (approx. 12'x16'), but it cools it down effectively.

The Pros:
- My girlfriend loves the remote. You can change the mode, target temperature, fan speed, and turn it on and off without moving off the couch.
- I like that it shows you the temperature. I also like that it automatically kicks the compressor on and off as needed.
- No buckets to empty.

The Cons:
- When the other reviews talk about the exhaust tube being big, they're lying. It's FREAKIN' HUGE. Think dryer hose.
- There's no way (that I've found, at least) to set it to turn off when it hits the target temperature. I still panic over high energy bills, so it's scary to leave it running all the time. I'd like it a lot more if it would not only kill the compressor, but shut down the whole unit when the room becomes cool enough.
- It's fairly noisy. I don't have a lot of experience with air conditioners, but it's louder than the few units I've been around before. It's not terrible, though, so this is only a half-con. More of a concern, I guess.
- It's not an Energy Star appliance. That was my biggest hesitation point before I ultimately bought this unit.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with my purchase. I might come back and change my tune after I've seen a couple months of energy bills, but last month's only went up marginally. I'll keep my fingers crossed.