Always amazing in giving us just the right information to educate us on how to choose the product rather than just a video that says "THIS IS THE BEST". Helps us shop smarter. Thanks!!
Very informative review. Thank you. I've been using a portable unit in my bedroom for years, and one thing I've done has helped a great deal--I insulated the exhaust hose. I used a "duct insulation" picked up at my local home center. It's mylar foil-wrapped fiberglass that is meant for round ducting. I cut it to length to match my hose, and secured it at both ends of the hose with duct tape. I protected the thin mylar foil with heavy-duty plastic sheeting (3.3 mil) and used lots of duct tape to also secure that. I cannot detect heat loss through the sides of the hose now, and before the insulation, the hose got noticeably hot to the touch. I think this must increase the effiiciency of it in my room, although I have no way to quantify that. For a smail cost in money and time, it has been very beneficial. I move this hose daily (I can't leave the AC hooked up when not in use at night), and it has not torn or been damaged in any way. If I get another portable unit, I'll do that to the new one too.
But can u fix that hose on the evaporator filter so it can suck hot air from the condeser, ofcors 1st 3D printing a cover for evap. filter with the maching holl for the hose of condenser o_0?
Great video and finally I can send this to people that don't believe them when I tell them about the single hose versus dual. I still think dual is best no matter what. Quick story: I first purchased one back in 2005 for my Class A motor-home. The roof top units worked great but were older, power-hogs and very loud. It was mid day, the roof top A/C had been running and the interior was comfortable (and loud) as I unboxed and setup the new unit. I put it in the front area near a window and sealed up all cracks with tape as I hooked up it's single hose. I sat in front of it and felt how cold it was and how quiet. I turned off the top A/C and let the new unit take over and it seemed to be doing great. I then went further forward and sat in the drivers chair, to do some paperwork, while my fiancee laid on the couch. It was 95 outside, in the Florida swamp heat, but so much better inside. Life was good. After about 30 minutes I found my self starting to sweat and could have sworn the unit stopped cooling. I asked my fiancee and she said it was still blowing ice cold. I went over and stood in front of it and sure enough, it was still blowing cold. I went back to the front and felt, at least, a 20 degree difference and scratched my head. I went to the mid and then the rear bedroom and it was just as hot as the front now. I quickly realized what was happening; the unit was creating a negative pressure and every-bit of the motor home was becoming an oven, except for right in front of the new unit. Life was loud again as we reverted back to the roof top unit. Back then I just put it in my garage and eventually sold it with the warning. I had no time to research it and also figured they did not make any dual hosed units since I had never seen one for sale. Not till a decade later did I find one but no longer used the RV. It was for my garage where there used to be a wall A/C from the previous home owner. It was an actual rectangle opening in the wall (not a window rigging). I took the board that was cut to fit the opening after they removed the A/C, installed holes large enough for the two intake and exhaust hoses and began to cool my garage workshop for the first time. Life was good.
So you're saying I should be okay as long as I get the dual hose. My AC unit went out in my travel trailer and decided this was the best way to go. I still have the one in my bedroom. Mississippi isn't any better than Florida.
You will not find a more in depth, comprehensive review. The clear revelation of the SACC score provides the critical criteria for decision making in purchasing the appropriate BTU output of a unit. I just purchased the LG 1419IVSM after scouring the country I finally found one in a Home Depot In Nogales Arizona. They have one more left as of 5/27/2020. Astoundingly thorough in considering all factors affecting the efficiency of an inherently inefficient AC unit. Very enlightening to say the least. Thank you for all of your time and effort on this subject.
Dual hose units are great for small grow rooms/closet grows because you can attach/duct a carbon filter with the second hose, instead of using it as it was intended. If you do that, its best to cover the secondary compressor cooling vent so it doesn't pull in the smelly air you are trying to filter before exhausting.
Your attention to detail and word choices.music to my ears No crazy sounds effects etc. Great video !!!!! This is just a suggestion for another video. Battery powered leaf blower for drying car. Wall mount style or hand held. CFM vs. MPH There are so many ways to dry a car now. Keep up the good work don’t change a thing .
This is a nice info video! I just bought a portable AC to keep a room cool in an instance where the primary was not working. I didn't think about the condenser being cooled by the room air you are already paying to cool. 😢
That was an AWESOME video - i was planning on buying the LG LP1419IVSM, but wasn’t yet 100% sure even after hours of research - he answered all my questions and the concerns that I had and made me aware of SACC - which i wasn’t! Thank you!!!!
I've noticed that between two portable ACs with identical SACC numbers the Dual Hose cool better in temps above 90 vs Single. This difference vanishes when temps are below 90.
This review is tremendous! I finally found it in my 3rd day of research. I almost bought a dual hose Honeywell with a SACC of 8,000 BTU but somehow it bothered me that if Dual hose units are the only way to go why do manufacturers bother manufacturing single hose units? Well this video succinctly explained things in a way that even I could understand. Thank You so much!
Really appreciate the video to help understand the inefficiencies of these units. Unfortunately its the only thing that will work for my situation as window AC units are not allowed. My question is can you do a review on AC/Heat?Dehumidifier type units and your recommendations? These older apartments in the Northwest did a terrible job in placing the baseboards. Dont like using them and think a dual or try purpose unit might be what I need.
wow..I have already watched several other of these films about portable AC's. Each gave slightly different info...but this video is one of the best! I learned new stuff. I got a Magnavox on sale at a box store.. Seems Magnavox has discontinued because I cannot find any info on them....I just wish I'd watched these videos BEFORE buying one.. Wish me luck and Thank you!
In Texas we need to flip the weighting of the ACC95 to 80% and ACC83 to 20%. These portables are perfect for those blistering Minnesota summers. I need to buy one though as a back up for my central AC during an outage. Amperage are low enough to run on a generator. Thanks for this excellent info.
Thank you for your thorough videos. I bought our air purifier based on your video’s recommendation and am extremely satisfied with it! I plan on doing the same for the purchase of our portable air conditioner. 👍🏻
Wow, you are very knowledgeable, I would have never known all the variables that come with the purchase of one of these air conditioners. So thank you.
best review of portable a/c pro and cons; i was torn between a $14k deal for central a/c or potentially three portable units, but this review showed me everything i would not want to deal with ... $14k debt, here i come ...
Have a single hoser in my garage in Florida. Leave door to conditioned house open to pull cool air in as well. Does it work? Sort of. But portable gets overwhelmed in the afternoon. I also used an insulated IR reflective hose to blow hot air into the attic through a hole I cut. Garage door is uninsulated, it gets up to 110 or more in the afternoon radiating a lot of heat into garage. Need to insulate it. I have bought a split system and will install it this year.
This was very helpful, thank you. I've suspected for some time that my units are too old and that they generate heat back into the room. Better to spend the extra $ to get the room cooled properly.
I doubt the freebie I got is very efficient, but I modified it to a dual hose myself. I only need to use it 8 weeks a year max(running 50%of that time) and it's the best/only option for the room. The condenser exhaust is plumbed into an 8" exhaust line, so the hot air is pulled out quickly and the fresh air comes from outside the room. It will not cool the room without the second hose
Great review but you compare an LG single to Wynter dual hose unit, it’s not the same design. I have a Honeywell that is a single hose unit but has the connections to be converted to dual hose. I strongly feel if I purchase the extra hose to convert it to dual hose, it would make a huge difference. That would be a better comparison for dual vs single hose units.
thanks for that information. window units are not allowed in my neighborhood and a portable unit is my only option. I already got a warning from our HOA because of my window unit....
The reason you don't see dual hose systems is due to the cost to build them and people willing to pay the extra money for them. Single hose units air intake is coming from the room it's cooling and is exhausted outside. dual hose system pulls air from the outside cools the coils and go's right back outside super heated. It's a heat exchanger. Dual will use 1/3 less energy to do the same job as a one hose unit.
What about watts used to achieve a specific SACC. Would be nice to have a power consumption in kw vs SACC in your table. That’s pretty important. I might choose a lower SACC unit if it is more efficient. Or maybe I got it all wrong let me know 😀
I'm considering a duel hose Hisense unit from costco. The manufacture says this unit is 10k SACC / 12k BTU. If you are comparing a 10k single house vs 10k duel house. Do the advantages of of having duel hose matter more possibly? The reasoning for duel hose for me is being in the PNW with wildfires in the summer. Along with the aroma of the Puget Sound near me on a hot day is not great. Minimizing negative pressure seems like a plus. "MODELAP70020HR1GD" not sure if I trust the manufacture though.
Working on an updated video right now 😅. My website has already been updated: www.consumeranalysis.com/guides/portable-ac/best-portable-air-conditioner/
He doesn't mention humidity. Highly humid air feels warmer, like in Florida, but dry air feels cooler, like in Arizona. A single hose solution sucks in very humid air back into the room...
I can cooling apartment by windows at night. At day when temp rise outside I use one duct AC in cooler side of house. Heat waves are short, so energy cost not have big role.
What a great review video. Really puts to rest an over-attachment of some people to only go for dual hose. I liked the mathematical explanation for the SACC. Thank you!
I have a sunpentown. Not sure the model number but I have had it for a couple years and the thing is a damn workhouse. 24/7 I have it on in my bedroom and it never fails to cool it off as well my bathroom and my closet with ease. SPT for me
Hello Consumer Analysis, thank you very much for the info in this video, very helpful. I would like to ask a question. On all single hose portable air conditioners the air filter is always removable and washable no matter the brand and model but the intake grille (bottom) is sometimes removable and washable and sometimes not. So my question is the following: Does it matter much if the intake grille (bottom one) is removable and washable or not? If not removable, how can it be properly cleaned? Thank you very much in advance for considering my query. Best regards, SV
I was scared to leave my desk while he was talking. Him - "Where are you going? Do you not see me presenting SACC BTUs, so you can stay cool during Summer, sit your ass down."
Have other test parameters been standardized? E.g.: insulation & starting temp & humitidy of zone being cooled, where infiltrating air is drawn from (ex: elsewhere in a house of what inside temperature vs outdoors, etc.)?
Good video, learned a lot, but I don't think I would ever buy a portable unit unless no other options were possible. If it was going to be installed semi-permanently you could insulate the hose(s) and around the bracket to minimize heat radiation.
ty for the very informative video, I now know what to look for when buying a new portable aircon to combat the Aussie summer heat just around the corner!
I just got one for free from a neighbour and it works great.I live in a bedsitter and that's probably why it works so well i.e. it hasn't got a lot of room to cool. His flat is triple the size of mine so naturally, it didn't work as well.
No mention of the coefficient of performance? Although this would vary according to the ambient temperature, you could specify representative figures. At 95F and 83F would be a good choice. But of course we would need to know the power of the motors (fan + compressor) at those speeds, which is usually undisclosed.
I have a dual hose unit in my master bedroom on the second floor. I slipped some air duct insulation over the exhaust hose. After watching this video I think I should insulate the air intake hose too. I am thinking of replacing a large (stays in the window all the time.. don't ask.. wife want's it gone 12,000 BTU) window unit with a portable on the first floor. Now all this being said about insulating my hoses. Does that impact the SACC of my existing unit and any new unit I might want to purchase? We live in New Hampshire and we do have some 95+ days in the summer. Also, like that guy said below, this was the most informative video on this subject I have seen... I subscribed and clicked on the bell waiting to hear back from you.... Keep the great work
First of all, thank you for the kind words! To answer your question: Yes, insulating its hoses will absolutely positively impact any portable AC unit's SACC. Note though, that it won't impact it to the point where a portable unit will be as efficient as a window unit. A window unit will be far more efficient than your portable unit even if you insulate both hoses of your portable unit.
Great review. I purchased LG portable after this video. What is interesting that many portables do not come equipped with shut off system. In LG thermostat turn off the compressor, but not the unit, which continue to blow air. It is rather inconvenient.
But wait... What about keeping the unit outside? I have one that can blow cold or hot air trough the hose... All those calsulations are useless if you keep the unit outdors...
I agree on the ACC "cooling power", but 2 hose units are more efficent "at the electric meter" just because once the room is cool they have to keep it cool without having have to keep cooling the air draft made by the exclusive fact that is a singe hose unit. I this is seen on the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rate) that is the comparison between the electicity used by the unit in a "standard" summer. In my opinion comparing two units just with just ACC is unfair. Your comparison is like buying a car comparing two cars just by top speed, if A gets to B in half the time it's better, what also matter, in my opinion, is that A wastes 10 times more petrol than B for the same trip. My chooice would be to get a speed fast enough (or enough ACC to cool the room) and the lowest energy usage (highest SEER ).
SEER is never used for portable AC units. Only EER and now CEER is used. CEER is directly dependent on ACC. See the equations used for calculating CEER in section 5.4 here: www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=83f8e5ba7502cb6f0b2803f5b3a467d3&mc=true&r=PART&n=pt10.3.430#ap10.3.430_127.cc
Very good review. I do wish more discussion was devoted to handling the condensate. This has been a real problem. If its portable then wouldn't it be logical that I want my water to drain out the window? And most windows are not on the floor where the drains are.
Hello, I’m looking to cool down a 530 square foot area and I love this LGLP1419IVSM unit, so you think this would be a good choice given the area i need to cool? Thank you.
A window unit is superior on almost all the aspects, compared to a portable unit, even when the portable unit has separate intake and exhaust paths for cooling air. Single hose portable unit is absolutely a NO go!
Totally agree with you I have tried a number of single hose air conditioners and dual hose air conditioners. There is a definite difference between the two yes you will get cooled by a single hose but there are areas of the house that start getting warmer and more humid doesn’t happen with the dual hose.
It is awesome all the factors to be considered when looking to cool an room In my case I want to cool an office I am doing in my garage ( south Florida) with 60 sq ft. I am wondering between a portable unit or add a vent for such office from the closes vent inside the house I have an inverter ac unit brand new as central air Would it be enough with an extra vent or will need a portable unit >9k btu?
Really good video. The explanation of how these portable air conditioners work is really easy to understand. So, as I understand that these type of air conditioners are pretty bad, do you have recommendations for vertical air conditioners?
I don't think we have this sacc standard in the UK. I'm looking at a unit that claims 14000btu the temp rarely gets to 85 usually around 77 in the summer how can I go about calculating the units sacc score?
The best advice I can give is to look for DIY solutions on youtube - e.g. something like this th-cam.com/video/fu1u1HoBtUs/w-d-xo.html. Otherwise you can try a product like this www.amazon.com/HOOMEE-Universal-Window-Portable-Conditioner/dp/B07BPZGJ3B
Always amazing in giving us just the right information to educate us on how to choose the product rather than just a video that says "THIS IS THE BEST". Helps us shop smarter. Thanks!!
After three days researching thoroughly I'm buying the LG LP1419ivsm based on your recommendation. Thanks.
You're welcome!
Very informative review. Thank you. I've been using a portable unit in my bedroom for years, and one thing I've done has helped a great deal--I insulated the exhaust hose. I used a "duct insulation" picked up at my local home center. It's mylar foil-wrapped fiberglass that is meant for round ducting. I cut it to length to match my hose, and secured it at both ends of the hose with duct tape. I protected the thin mylar foil with heavy-duty plastic sheeting (3.3 mil) and used lots of duct tape to also secure that. I cannot detect heat loss through the sides of the hose now, and before the insulation, the hose got noticeably hot to the touch. I think this must increase the effiiciency of it in my room, although I have no way to quantify that. For a smail cost in money and time, it has been very beneficial. I move this hose daily (I can't leave the AC hooked up when not in use at night), and it has not torn or been damaged in any way. If I get another portable unit, I'll do that to the new one too.
thanks for sharing 👍👍
But can u fix that hose on the evaporator filter so it can suck hot air from the condeser, ofcors 1st 3D printing a cover for evap. filter with the maching holl for the hose of condenser o_0?
Yeah but she ud just don’t have the same t for I willing hth helps you get it her with me tech Going up
Great video and finally I can send this to people that don't believe them when I tell them about the single hose versus dual. I still think dual is best no matter what.
Quick story:
I first purchased one back in 2005 for my Class A motor-home. The roof top units worked great but were older, power-hogs and very loud. It was mid day, the roof top A/C had been running and the interior was comfortable (and loud) as I unboxed and setup the new unit. I put it in the front area near a window and sealed up all cracks with tape as I hooked up it's single hose. I sat in front of it and felt how cold it was and how quiet. I turned off the top A/C and let the new unit take over and it seemed to be doing great. I then went further forward and sat in the drivers chair, to do some paperwork, while my fiancee laid on the couch. It was 95 outside, in the Florida swamp heat, but so much better inside. Life was good.
After about 30 minutes I found my self starting to sweat and could have sworn the unit stopped cooling. I asked my fiancee and she said it was still blowing ice cold. I went over and stood in front of it and sure enough, it was still blowing cold. I went back to the front and felt, at least, a 20 degree difference and scratched my head. I went to the mid and then the rear bedroom and it was just as hot as the front now. I quickly realized what was happening; the unit was creating a negative pressure and every-bit of the motor home was becoming an oven, except for right in front of the new unit. Life was loud again as we reverted back to the roof top unit.
Back then I just put it in my garage and eventually sold it with the warning. I had no time to research it and also figured they did not make any dual hosed units since I had never seen one for sale. Not till a decade later did I find one but no longer used the RV. It was for my garage where there used to be a wall A/C from the previous home owner. It was an actual rectangle opening in the wall (not a window rigging). I took the board that was cut to fit the opening after they removed the A/C, installed holes large enough for the two intake and exhaust hoses and began to cool my garage workshop for the first time. Life was good.
So you're saying I should be okay as long as I get the dual hose. My AC unit went out in my travel trailer and decided this was the best way to go. I still have the one in my bedroom. Mississippi isn't any better than Florida.
For constant use they are not very efficient. But after a hurricane and not having power for 2 weeks, these things can be life savers!
You will not find a more in depth, comprehensive review. The clear revelation of the SACC score provides the critical criteria for decision making in purchasing the appropriate BTU output of a unit. I just purchased the LG 1419IVSM after scouring the country I finally found one in a Home Depot In Nogales Arizona. They have one more left as of 5/27/2020. Astoundingly thorough in considering all factors affecting the efficiency of an inherently inefficient AC unit. Very enlightening to say the least. Thank you for all of your time and effort on this subject.
You're very welcome!
BY FAR THE BEST REVIEW IVE SEEN. GREAT JOB. I THINK I FOUND MY AC
Dual hose units are great for small grow rooms/closet grows because you can attach/duct a carbon filter with the second hose, instead of using it as it was intended. If you do that, its best to cover the secondary compressor cooling vent so it doesn't pull in the smelly air you are trying to filter before exhausting.
Your attention to detail and word choices.music to my ears No crazy sounds effects etc.
Great video !!!!!
This is just a suggestion for another video.
Battery powered leaf blower for drying car.
Wall mount style or hand held. CFM vs. MPH
There are so many ways to dry a car now.
Keep up the good work don’t change a thing .
Well Explained What most important to know about portable a/c.....👍
Thank you
Thank you for the positive feedback! I appreciate it!
The best analysis in comparing units I have seen. It is well explained.
This is a nice info video! I just bought a portable AC to keep a room cool in an instance where the primary was not working. I didn't think about the condenser being cooled by the room air you are already paying to cool. 😢
Amazing work. I didn't expect to learn so much about a portable A/C. 😀
probably the best review on youtube so far
That was an AWESOME video - i was planning on buying the LG LP1419IVSM, but wasn’t yet 100% sure even after hours of research - he answered all my questions and the concerns that I had and made me aware of SACC - which i wasn’t! Thank you!!!!
Glad I could help!
I've noticed that between two portable ACs with identical SACC numbers the Dual Hose cool better in temps above 90 vs Single. This difference vanishes when temps are below 90.
This review is tremendous! I finally found it in my 3rd day of research. I almost bought a dual hose Honeywell with a SACC of 8,000 BTU but somehow it bothered me that if Dual hose units are the only way to go why do manufacturers bother manufacturing single hose units? Well this video succinctly explained things in a way that even I could understand. Thank You so much!
Bc dual hose Units aren't all they're cracked up to be
@Casimir III hate when people make a statement but dont explain...WHY random person, why??
All your videos deserve way more views. Super informative.
I have to second Bobby Hilley. The SACC value changed my entire research trends.
Great job here and thank you ….
Really appreciate the video to help understand the inefficiencies of these units. Unfortunately its the only thing that will work for my situation as window AC units are not allowed. My question is can you do a review on AC/Heat?Dehumidifier type units and your recommendations? These older apartments in the Northwest did a terrible job in placing the baseboards. Dont like using them and think a dual or try purpose unit might be what I need.
wow..I have already watched several other of these films about portable AC's. Each gave slightly different info...but this video is one of the best! I learned new stuff. I got a Magnavox on sale at a box store.. Seems Magnavox has discontinued because I cannot find any info on them....I just wish I'd watched these videos BEFORE buying one.. Wish me luck and Thank you!
Wow! This was a lot of information that I did not realize. Thanks a million!
In Texas we need to flip the weighting of the ACC95 to 80% and ACC83 to 20%. These portables are perfect for those blistering Minnesota summers. I need to buy one though as a back up for my central AC during an outage. Amperage are low enough to run on a generator. Thanks for this excellent info.
Good thing is it's just standard so just looking at sacc is probably enough information for you, just know the higher sacc the better basically.
Thank you for your thorough videos. I bought our air purifier based on your video’s recommendation and am extremely satisfied with it! I plan on doing the same for the purchase of our portable air conditioner. 👍🏻
Wow, you are very knowledgeable, I would have never known all the variables that come with the purchase of one of these air conditioners. So thank you.
You're welcome!
Please do analysis of mini split systems
Can you please make a video about the best window air conditioner, and the best mini split air conditioner thank you!!!
best review of portable a/c pro and cons; i was torn between a $14k deal for central a/c or potentially three portable units, but this review showed me everything i would not want to deal with ... $14k debt, here i come ...
Have you heard of mini splits?
Single hose might cool as well or better but overall efficiency and cost to own is usually much better on comparable dual hose models
You can't live in a vaccum
Have a single hoser in my garage in Florida. Leave door to conditioned house open to pull cool air in as well. Does it work? Sort of. But portable gets overwhelmed in the afternoon. I also used an insulated IR reflective hose to blow hot air into the attic through a hole I cut. Garage door is uninsulated, it gets up to 110 or more in the afternoon radiating a lot of heat into garage. Need to insulate it. I have bought a split system and will install it this year.
For those of us who don't understand Farenheit, it should be said that 95F = 35C and 83F = 28C.
Love how thorough and detailed this is. Looking forward to reviews on window units and anything else!
This was very helpful, thank you. I've suspected for some time that my units are too old and that they generate heat back into the room. Better to spend the extra $ to get the room cooled properly.
Very informative, thanks. Would be fantastic if you include DB readings on each unit at the same distance at peak settings for relative comparison ...
Dude great review, very informative I really appreciate it!
I doubt the freebie I got is very efficient, but I modified it to a dual hose myself. I only need to use it 8 weeks a year max(running 50%of that time) and it's the best/only option for the room. The condenser exhaust is plumbed into an 8" exhaust line, so the hot air is pulled out quickly and the fresh air comes from outside the room. It will not cool the room without the second hose
Excellent analysis. It would also help to see an example of how a unit is installed.
Great review but you compare an LG single to Wynter dual hose unit, it’s not the same design. I have a Honeywell that is a single hose unit but has the connections to be converted to dual hose. I strongly feel if I purchase the extra hose to convert it to dual hose, it would make a huge difference. That would be a better comparison for dual vs single hose units.
Picked the wrong video to watch stoned, dudes math shit got me 🤯😂
You trying to cool your grow room too? 😂
Excellent information for helping choosing a portable air conditioner. Are you going to do a video of the Midea Duo?
Everyone can just get a hose cover from Amazon, that helps keep the exhaust hose from releasing more heat into the room.
thanks for that information. window units are not allowed in my neighborhood and a portable unit is my only option. I already got a warning from our HOA because of my window unit....
I Couldn't Live There,Nor Wouldn't Want A Window Unit...LG Baby...
The reason you don't see dual hose systems is due to the cost to build them and people willing to pay the extra money for them. Single hose units air intake is coming from the room it's cooling and is exhausted outside. dual hose system pulls air from the outside cools the coils and go's right back outside super heated. It's a heat exchanger. Dual will use 1/3 less energy to do the same job as a one hose unit.
Idk most of the dual hose ones have higher sacs than the equivalent single hose ones that I've found.
What about watts used to achieve a specific SACC. Would be nice to have a power consumption in kw vs SACC in your table. That’s pretty important. I might choose a lower SACC unit if it is more efficient. Or maybe I got it all wrong let me know 😀
I am greatly appreciative for the information, thank you. I am much knowledgeable about the portable AC unit.
This is a fantastic guide, very informative and well presented and clear. Very useful thanks.
I'm considering a duel hose Hisense unit from costco. The manufacture says this unit is 10k SACC / 12k BTU. If you are comparing a 10k single house vs 10k duel house. Do the advantages of of having duel hose matter more possibly?
The reasoning for duel hose for me is being in the PNW with wildfires in the summer. Along with the aroma of the Puget Sound near me on a hot day is not great. Minimizing negative pressure seems like a plus. "MODELAP70020HR1GD" not sure if I trust the manufacture though.
Do you think the Whynter ARC-14s can cool a 20-25ft living room?
An updated video would be great!
Working on an updated video right now 😅. My website has already been updated: www.consumeranalysis.com/guides/portable-ac/best-portable-air-conditioner/
My garage is 210 square foot. Would an 8000 BTU be okay?
GREAT video but got a bit monotonous after a while. that said... you are surely very knowledgeable. GREAT job!!!
Brilliant video. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Thank you for the kind words, and thank you for watching!
Isn't it better to use a dual hose portable ac for Summers where its a 100 degrees plus?
He doesn't mention humidity. Highly humid air feels warmer, like in Florida, but dry air feels cooler, like in Arizona. A single hose solution sucks in very humid air back into the room...
I can cooling apartment by windows at night. At day when temp rise outside I use one duct AC in cooler side of house. Heat waves are short, so energy cost not have big role.
What a great review video. Really puts to rest an over-attachment of some people to only go for dual hose. I liked the mathematical explanation for the SACC. Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great information! Just subbed 👍
You are the best at what you do.
Thank you very much for the kind words! I really do appreciate it!
I have a sunpentown. Not sure the model number but I have had it for a couple years and the thing is a damn workhouse. 24/7 I have it on in my bedroom and it never fails to cool it off as well my bathroom and my closet with ease. SPT for me
Hello Consumer Analysis,
thank you very much for the info in this video, very helpful.
I would like to ask a question. On all single hose portable air conditioners the air filter is always removable and washable no matter the brand and model but the intake grille (bottom) is sometimes removable and washable and sometimes not.
So my question is the following:
Does it matter much if the intake grille (bottom one) is removable and washable or not? If not removable, how can it be properly cleaned?
Thank you very much in advance for considering my query.
Best regards,
SV
I was scared to leave my desk while he was talking. Him - "Where are you going? Do you not see me presenting SACC BTUs, so you can stay cool during Summer, sit your ass down."
Have other test parameters been standardized? E.g.: insulation & starting temp & humitidy of zone being cooled, where infiltrating air is drawn from (ex: elsewhere in a house of what inside temperature vs outdoors, etc.)?
Good video, learned a lot, but I don't think I would ever buy a portable unit unless no other options were possible. If it was going to be installed semi-permanently you could insulate the hose(s) and around the bracket to minimize heat radiation.
ty for the very informative video, I now know what to look for when buying a new portable aircon to combat the Aussie summer heat just around the corner!
I just got one for free from a neighbour and it works great.I live in a bedsitter and that's probably why it works so well i.e. it hasn't got a lot of room to cool. His flat is triple the size of mine so naturally, it didn't work as well.
No mention of the coefficient of performance?
Although this would vary according to the ambient temperature, you could specify representative figures. At 95F and 83F would be a good choice. But of course we would need to know the power of the motors (fan + compressor) at those speeds, which is usually undisclosed.
I have a dual hose unit in my master bedroom on the second floor. I slipped some air duct insulation over the exhaust hose. After watching this video I think I should insulate the air intake hose too. I am thinking of replacing a large (stays in the window all the time.. don't ask.. wife want's it gone 12,000 BTU) window unit with a portable on the first floor. Now all this being said about insulating my hoses. Does that impact the SACC of my existing unit and any new unit I might want to purchase? We live in New Hampshire and we do have some 95+ days in the summer. Also, like that guy said below, this was the most informative video on this subject I have seen... I subscribed and clicked on the bell waiting to hear back from you.... Keep the great work
First of all, thank you for the kind words! To answer your question: Yes, insulating its hoses will absolutely positively impact any portable AC unit's SACC.
Note though, that it won't impact it to the point where a portable unit will be as efficient as a window unit. A window unit will be far more efficient than your portable unit even if you insulate both hoses of your portable unit.
Great review. I purchased LG portable after this video. What is interesting that many portables do not come equipped with shut off system. In LG thermostat turn off the compressor, but not the unit, which continue to blow air. It is rather inconvenient.
Well, yeah, thats how all non-central AC's typically work. Window units keep their fans on too and only run the compressor as needed
But wait... What about keeping the unit outside? I have one that can blow cold or hot air trough the hose... All those calsulations are useless if you keep the unit outdors...
This was a lot more detailed than I was expecting. Great video!
Thank you. And thanks for watching!
20:05 had to listen to this part a couple times haha.
No hate this was a great vid.
I agree on the ACC "cooling power", but 2 hose units are more efficent "at the electric meter" just because once the room is cool they have to keep it cool without having have to keep cooling the air draft made by the exclusive fact that is a singe hose unit. I this is seen on the SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rate) that is the comparison between the electicity used by the unit in a "standard" summer. In my opinion comparing two units just with just ACC is unfair.
Your comparison is like buying a car comparing two cars just by top speed, if A gets to B in half the time it's better, what also matter, in my opinion, is that A wastes 10 times more petrol than B for the same trip. My chooice would be to get a speed fast enough (or enough ACC to cool the room) and the lowest energy usage (highest SEER ).
SEER is never used for portable AC units. Only EER and now CEER is used. CEER is directly dependent on ACC. See the equations used for calculating CEER in section 5.4 here: www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/retrieveECFR?gp=&SID=83f8e5ba7502cb6f0b2803f5b3a467d3&mc=true&r=PART&n=pt10.3.430#ap10.3.430_127.cc
@@consumer-analysis In this case the CEER helps to compare the energy cost.
I have the same one. Will it work if I modify to dual hose? Will it increase the efficiency?
Very good explaination! I could listen to you all day if you were a teacher.
If you right-clck the video and select "Loop" you can easily fulfill your wish of all day listening.
My unit is 14000 BTU 12000 Sac
GREAT INFORMATION!
Very good review. I do wish more discussion was devoted to handling the condensate. This has been a real problem. If its portable then wouldn't it be logical that I want my water to drain out the window? And most windows are not on the floor where the drains are.
These ACs use the heat of the condenser to evaporate water condensation which is carried out the window with the heated air (within certain limits).
I need the one in the thumbnail for sure. I got the same brand but the way the exhaust is, it's a hassle.
seems like good info .. comments appears a few years old .. are you still active ?
Likeable guy . Best review 👍
Do you recommend going with a mini split system for a small bedroom vs. One of these portable a/c units?
So just to be sure, the DOE BTU rating is the calculation of the SACC equations? Higher is better.
FYI: LG one is currently unavailable on Amazon so you are losing some well deserved affiliate dollars. Home Depot has stock.
Great review! Thanks!!
did you do any decibel testing, and do you know if there are any portables with variable load compressors?
Whats better portable AC units or mini plits? Or window units?
How does the LG LP1419IVSM compare to the LG LP1022FVSM?
Hello, I’m looking to cool down a 530 square foot area and I love this LGLP1419IVSM unit, so you think this would be a good choice given the area i need to cool? Thank you.
OMG... this review is so comprehensive that it could be my highschool thesis
A window unit is superior on almost all the aspects, compared to a portable unit, even when the portable unit has separate intake and exhaust paths for cooling air. Single hose portable unit is absolutely a NO go!
Totally agree with you I have tried a number of single hose air conditioners and dual hose air conditioners.
There is a definite difference between the two yes you will get cooled by a single hose but there are areas of the house that start getting warmer and more humid doesn’t happen with the dual hose.
Dandy dpa120b9ibdb-6 Dual Hose SACC at 12000BTU, is that better then the LG LP1419IVSM Single house SACC at 10000BTU ?
Hello,MIDEA 14 btu is a good choice?
It is awesome all the factors to be considered when looking to cool an room
In my case I want to cool an office I am doing in my garage ( south Florida) with 60 sq ft.
I am wondering between a portable unit or add a vent for such office from the closes vent inside the house
I have an inverter ac unit brand new as central air
Would it be enough with an extra vent or will need a portable unit >9k btu?
Very informative! Thank you
Really good video. The explanation of how these portable air conditioners work is really easy to understand. So, as I understand that these type of air conditioners are pretty bad, do you have recommendations for vertical air conditioners?
I don't think we have this sacc standard in the UK. I'm looking at a unit that claims 14000btu the temp rarely gets to 85 usually around 77 in the summer how can I go about calculating the units sacc score?
Can we have a update on this video with any new portables
Amazing work as always.
Hopefully in the future we'll see a video on window air conditioners
Could you please recommend the best way to install a portable air conditioner in a casement window. Thank you so much for your help.
The best advice I can give is to look for DIY solutions on youtube - e.g. something like this th-cam.com/video/fu1u1HoBtUs/w-d-xo.html. Otherwise you can try a product like this www.amazon.com/HOOMEE-Universal-Window-Portable-Conditioner/dp/B07BPZGJ3B
better to have a higher sacc rather than a lower sacc
Good review. 👍