Product Description

The Amcor NanoMax12000E portable air conditioner is designed to condition an average-sized room 300 to 400 sq. ft. Our Patented Evaporative Booster Technology is coupled with our patented Innovative Auto Drain NanoMist Technology. The AutoDrain NanoMist Technology redirects excess water build in the water drain bucket, up through a small hose, mounted within the hot air discharge hose located at the rear of the portable air conditioner. The water is expelled through a fine mist water atomizer, snap mounted within the hot air hose assembly, which prepares the fine water mist to be vaporized by the hot air discharge of the unit. The water vapor is then passed through the hot air hose, and out the window. This simple device has revolutionized the portable AC product category, as it eliminates the aggravating chore of emptying the water drain bucket. Included with the unit is a window mounted exhaust kit. AC must be vented via exhaust hose and window kit (included). If your room has a heat source such as direct sunlight or computer servers, the AC coverage area may be reduced.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #126999 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Color: Silver
• Brand: Amcor
• Model: NanoMaxA12000E
• Dimensions: 30.00" h x 12.00" w x 15.00" l,

Features

• 12,000-BTU portable air conditioner for up to 400 square feet
• No emptying of water drain bucket required; 2 fan speeds
• Electronic controls; remote control; digital temperature display
• Auto shut-off; 12-hour timer; window-mounted exhaust kit included
• Measures 15 by 12 by 30 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for cooling average-sized rooms up to 400 square feet, this 12,000-BTU portable air conditioner features patented Innovative AutoDrain NanoMist Technology, which vaporizes excess fluid buildup, eliminating the aggravating chore of emptying the water-drain bucket. The unit offers electronic controls and a handy remote control for simple operation, plus two fan speeds, a 62- to 90-degree F thermostat, digital temperature display, and automatic shut-off. Choose between continuous operation or the programmable timer, which can be preset up to 12 hours. The air conditioner also functions as a dehumidifier, removing up to 50 pints of moisture from the air per day. Other highlights include a long-lasting washable air filter, a rotary compressor, and an integral handle and durable casters for convenient transport. A window-mounted exhaust kit comes included; the unit must be vented via the exhaust hose and window kit, which requires a 4-inch width and a length of 21-1/2 to 43-1/4 inches. Please note, if the room has a heat source such as direct sunlight or computer servers, the coverage area may be reduced. The attractive appliance measures 15 by 12 by 30 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty and a five-year warranty on the compressor.

Customer Reviews

Fine - not great, but seems to do a decent job
I installed this in our 300 sq ft master bedroom. We have slider windows, so couldn't install a standard "casement" type a/c, and besides, it's not hot enough here long enough to install one of those ugly casement units. I was looking for something that would "take the edge off" the heat at night so we can sleep on those warm evenings when the fog doesn't roll in. It does a decent job of that -- It keeps the room comfortable -- down to 72 degrees -- but never turns off, and since it's a one hose design, meaning it's pulling air from the room, passing it through the unit, then exhausting warm air out, it draws warm air from other rooms. Also, the exhaust hose heats up and must add some heat back into the room. For my purposes, I'm happy with it, but if I lived in NYC or some hot, humid place and really relied on this, I wouldn't be. It's going to reach a limit and not be able to cool any further.

Pro's:

* Easy to roll around, only 50 lbs, casters work well
* Nice electronic controls, with remote
* Easy to install in slider window, kit is well-designed
* Seems sturdy and well-designed
* Does keep our bedroom cool enough to sleep under a comforter
* So far we haven't had to empty it once - the "Nanomist" technology does seem to work, though this is NOT a high humidity climate

Con's:

* Only cools to a point -- then temperature levels out and the unit keeps running
* Never shuts off (and this isn't the desert, this is SF bay area!)
* Hose heats up and adds warmth back to the room
* Not quiet - I like to sleep with "white noise" but if you want a quiet room, don't buy this unit

Overall, this does the job that I've asked of it -- cools the room, and I can roll it into the closet when company is coming over. I'd buy it again. Just don't expect this to provide the same cooling power as a window unit.

STAY AWAY from AMCOR and Their Products.
The Unit is JUNK. The customer service is THE PITS.

When the AC works, the unit is LOUD but cools as advertised.

But my unit (as did apparently several other customers' units) failed (the compressor) before it reached 40 hours of usage. When I called AMCOR for a warranty replacement I got a customer service voice recording saying someone would call me back within three business days. And that's exactly how long they took to call me back to see what was wrong. What?!

Then, they charged me a hundred bucks for shipping. Junk product with poor customer service and ridiculous warranty terms = AVOID AMCOR.

Are These People Nuts?
I bought this unit almost 2 years ago. This will be the third summer using this unit. I installed it into a closet in my master bedroom and drilled a hole with a holesaw to the outside, installed a vent, all that jazz. When it gets too hot to sleep (I live in SOCAL and it does) and I don't feel like running the 5-ton central air all night, I open the closet door and flip this on. My master bed is about 500 sq ft. This thing takes it down to 68 degrees in there on the hottest nights. I've put no less than 1400 hours on this unit and it still blows as cool as the day I bought it. Yes, my house is insulated. I don't live in mobile home or a tin box somewhere and expect this thing to blow snow. And, of course it's going to be a little louder than central air or a wall unit; its a portable unit for cripes sake! If you use the item as it is intended, to cool one room, then it will work flawlessly. If you live in a room with no insulation with high humidity or extreme temperatures, then you should know that nothing is really going to work for you. Keep your expectations realistic and this thing will prove to be a great purchase. People just love to be nay-sayers but the truth is, most people are stupid.