I have 2 for over 3 years... They cool and heat extremely well. Also, very cost-efficient. I notice almost no increase in electric bill running 24/7 during the summer.
Rick I was also surprised by my electric bill having almost no change, I usually run it 8 hours a night and I haven't noticed any increase. Thanks for watching the video! -Ben P.S I'd really appreciate it if you subscribe as it helps me buy more products to film :)
@@Shouldigetit2 I live in a condo where the fees are common for the whole building. If you were in such apartment, what PAC options would you choose e.g. no energy efficiency needed etc.?
what is the condensation on this? I have a mini split and the water runs down the roof. I have to have a bucket to collect the water as it will soak the balcony.
Purchased: August 2022 - still works GREAT! th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn I live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install.This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment.I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
Let me make a correction....never wash the air net at the back of the AC with warm water but just use a normal paint brush to brush of dust when you are cleaning because that net is very fragile it may spoil if much pressure is placed on it.... that is how I clean my own and it worked....
If you add a COOL AIDE sleeve over your exhaust hose, you will ELIMINATE a TON of heat that radiates from your exhaust hose. Have COOL AIDES on BOTH of mine and they make a HUGE difference. I live in Tucson, so ANYTHING that maximizes efficiency is wonderful!!
he should also get some duct board and some insulated flex duct and build a return from the window to the condenser coil. stop feeding it with indoor air and take back that lost efficiency.
@@DabblelyDiddly Can you please explain it to me in detail please lol. Im new to all of these and I didnt understand all the duct board and flex duct stuff
Wish these ac companies would include 2 filters. While the other one is being cleaning just pop the other in. Good review btw. I've been sitting on getting one of these for a while now.
That would be really smart, I've honestly only cleaned my filter once so it hasn't been a big deal for me. I just did it in the morning on a day where I was out running errands and it was good to go by the time I got back. Thanks for watching
I been wanting a portable ac for the past few summers. I finally bought my first one after doing a lot of research and i got this this model in 5,500 BTU DOE (10,000 BTU Ashrae) bpact10wt. $386.05 with tax. $365 with out taxes on amazon. My room is 10x10 and this is more than enough. I'm happy with the purchase and i recommend it if your having second thoughts.
I found out about these in 2017. I was freezing at work while it was 101° outdoors. My supervisor told me to adjust the air... "What air?😅" I was looking for this big clunky thing in the windows. The whole time I was sitting next to it thinking it was a part of the office appliances, which, it was, but I thought it was a part of the computer systems
Thank you for your review. I also live in LA. I have the same unit. You answered my question about the water in the back. I also don't use the hose, but I was wondering what happens if it get too full of water. NIce to know about the "TF" function. You set my mind at ease.
Great video! We ordered one yesterday but found your video and it made me more excited to get it! Our garage is about 28x15 so hopefully this helps! Do they sell replacement exhaust pipes in case they get punctured or break?
@@Shouldigetit2 just had it running and dumping heat out from u see our garage but I can’t leave my garage partially open when I’m gone so looks like I’m going to have to dump the exhaust hose into the laundry room and let that vent it out. My biggest issue is I’d like to keep the laundry room door closed and vent the heat out. Im renting so I cannot drill a 5 inch hole in the wall or door. Is there a way to mount the exhaust pipe in between the crack of the door and seal the door off? Or I was thinking maybe I remove the door, get another door and drill into that one and then put the exhaust pipe through the bottom of the door? Of course when the door opens it’ll move the pipe a bit but I’m not too worried about that. Let me know your thoughts
Is it crucial to let the unit stand upright for 24-hours before using? We got a reminder email instructing us to do so so the coolant can settle after shipment and if it’s plugged in “too soon” it will not reach a cold temperature. It’s being delivered this morning via fed-ex but we are in desperate need of the AC this afternoon as the temps will climb up to 101 :( I don’t think we can wait 24-hours!
It’s not normal to have your AC dripping condensation, I have the LG brand it does not release condensation…also you should remove the tape from the sides of your AC. You could buy more foam instead of using tape.
This is just a tip for others that are considering a portable inside AC/Heat unit for a spare room or their home. One thing I had to do was raise mine up off the floor by placing it on a platform and use an old round 5 quart ice-cream bucket for water drainage. Being directly on the floor, the drain plug is too close to the floor, and it will end up making a water mess on your floor or carpet, it's too close to get anything under it to hold the amount of water that it may discharge when the unit tells you it needs to be drained, usually displays FT {Full Tank} on the display and shuts off the unit. I just drilled a hole in the ice-cream bucket lid slightly smaller than the hose outside diameter, built a small platform getting the unit about 4-6 inches off the floor, opened the drain plug and installed a short hose {I cut down from the original clear hose supplied} to the ice-cream bucket through the hole in the lid. Been working great. When the bucket fills up, I just disconnect the lid, dump the water in my sink, replace and good to go again. I have a spare bucket to use when dumping the water, just in case more would come out of the unit. The hose drain plug on the unit must be above the bucket for this to work. I tried it at floor level and the water would not flow into the bucket, hence the 4-6 inch platform that put the drainage plug and hose above the bucket lid. With the A/C, I don't get much water and may only need to dump it once every 2 to 4 weeks, using the Heat mode, I had to dump water about every 3 to 5 days, and the Dehumidifier mode is about the same as the Heat mode with water discharge, See my other comment below about a problem if you have a cat or cats{pets} messing up the controls.
Hi there. I just read your comment about water on the floor. I just got my unit yesterday and set it up. It works fine, but after about twenty minutes my floor was covered in water. No clear hose was supplied with my unit. The owners manual said it won’t leak and that if the tank fills water the unit will turn off. I’m so unhappy. I paid too much money to have to constantly change wet towels. I checked the drainage plug and it’s plugged in tightly. I cannot tell where the water is originating from. There is no condensation on the top of the unit. It seems like it’s coming from underneath. ☹️ Update….to anyone who sees this. I found out that someone (the delivery person? I don’t know) dropped the entire unit and broke the whole underside of it. When I closely inspected the styrofoam packing material from the bottom of the unit, there were many broken pieces of plastic embedded in the smashed styrofoam. So water was coming out the bottom of the unit because it’s cracked and broken, not because it’s faulty. I called Amazon and they said they will replace it.
@@SDsearcher Sorry to hear yours came without the clear drain hose and was broken. Yes, it should shut off when the units water reservoir gets full, the issue I had was when I opened the drain to remove the water, it ended up flooding my floor because of how close to the floor it is, the pan had to be so shallow to slide under it that when you pick it up, if you can find one that will slide under the drain outlet, you'll end up spilling the water everywhere. And why I built the platform for mine, a lot easier to dump an old ice cream bucket as opposed to a pan that's not hardly an inch or so deep. I also added a water alarm in the water catch bucket that alerts me with a flashing L.E.D. light and an alarm when the water container gets 3/4 full. Before I added that, and I'd forget to check the container, sometimes I'd have a little damp spot where some water flowed out the hole in the lid, but not as bad when I didn't have it on the raised platform and drain hose to my makeshift drain bucket.
@@justputdale1211 not really. Cost a lot more if you have wooden flooring or carpeting and have to replace it due to water damage. Well worth the time and wasn't that difficult to build, didn't take but about an hour to make the platform and cost wasn't too bad, but that was quite some time ago when I built the platform. It was originally built for use in my Holiday Displays, but got regulated for use with the portable Air Conditioner. Which turned out it was better suited for. LOL
Had the 10,000 btu one. Compressor stopped staying on after a month. I'd have to turn it off completely and wait for a half hour or so before it would even kick on again and then it would stay only on for a few minutes before it cuts off and only blows out warm air.
Thank you for this, im in SoCal and we are going to hit 120 in a few days. It's going to be a long and hot summer for sure and my electric bill for my small 2 bed 1 bath can hit roughly 300 a month in the summer do to the central air, as well as only being allowed to have the AC at 78, the lowest. We've been looking at window units to save on the electric bill as well as to allow us to have a cooler home without being dinged. (PSA. AC has to be at 78 by request of IID.)
Yeah this heat is getting nutty. I just bought my first portable ac and very happy i did. I bought the bpact10wt model. It was easy to set up and my fluffy dog loves it. I'm in Buena Park and any type of AC in general start selling out everywhere around this time. I couldn't find this model at any local stores so i bought mine off amazon. Worth the price.
I just bought one from fb marketplace and my expectations were extremely high, I’ll just say I’ve been disappointed with how slow it seems to cool the room which isn’t big.
How often have you had to drain it? I have the same 12K btu model. I keep the drain hose connected feeding into a bucket for a constant drain. But wondering if I shouldnt. You ever have to drain the very bottom drain?
Thanks for taking the time to reply! I wondered if the bottom was for the dehumidifier, I haven't ran it myself yet either, I'm in Ohio so the AC does enough work. I have learned though, do not just let the drain run into a bucket. It will flow over. I keep it closed until the AC says FT on the display, then I empty it. Been going on almost 2 months, and I love mine.
My issue is the amount of water. I fill a large 3 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot container ever few hours its so humid in ontario at peak times and every few days otherwise.. Its annoying and you really have to watch it not to over flow over night...
And btw the btu ratings are wack. It says on the sellers page and other Google searches that 8,000 btu is only good for small rooms, less than 450 square feet. I cooled mu=y large apartment with one of these 8,000 btu units. You may have to use circulation fans but its still enough if you keep doors to rooms open and make the kids shut the doors to outside.
Is it crucial to let the unit stand upright for 24-hours before using? We got a reminder email instructing us to do so so the coolant can settle after shipment and if it’s plugged in “too soon” it will not reach a cold temperature. It’s being delivered this morning via fed-ex but we are in desperate need of the AC this afternoon as the temps will climb up to 101 :( I don’t think we can wait 24-hours!
@@xxbrkdwnxx I wrap a wet towel around the hose, but I have it pretty much horizontal and short. It helps quite a lot, but you have to wet the towel after 4 hours. Do you have the sleeve? Is it any good? I'm interested
I got a B&D Model : BPACT12H. It's the same exact model in your review, I got it for the heat in the winter and the heater works fantastic too. My ONLY real complaint with this unit is the top mounted controls doesn't have a protector {A clear lid that can be closed over it.} Why do I need this? I have cats, and they are CONSTANTLY jumping on it to get to another area, or they sit on it and keep changing the control settings/temperature/mode, or they just end up turning it off. To prevent this I need a hinged clear lid, or clear hinged flat cover that could be installed as an after-market option or a DIY {make your own for it}. That's the only issue I have with mine, otherwise, it's a great AC and Heating Unit, along with the Dehumidifier mode it has works great too. Been looking on-line to see if anyone else has added a cover like I need, but thus far, have found no one has done this. I actually have something I can use, but not sure if the back of the unit above the filter area has enough space to add 2 small hinges and screws without damaging the control board inside. I was hoping someone had done this already, due to the same issues I have, so I can keep my AC, or Heat operating without interruption, or setting being messed up by my arrogant cats that just won't stay off my unit! It would have been an even better unit if B&D had factory installed clear hinged covers on these portable units, so this aggravation would not even occur in the first place! Not only that, but Likewise, I'm just sick and tired of having to change modes, turn on or reset it every time my cats use it as a jump off point, or sitting perch messing up all the settings.
@@supriyasou3722 Believe or not I tried doing that, placed it on the top of the unit, we went to church, gone about an hour, maybe an hour and a half. Guess who shredded the Velcro and had the clear lid on the floor, yep, my cats removed it, one sitting on the control panel, shut the unit off, another 2 lying on the clear plastic lid chewing on the Velcro strips. Arrrrrggghh! Just can't outwit those pesky cats of mine. If it's not bolted on, they will ALWAYS manage to undo whatever I try to do using the easy way. No such thing as the "easy way", not with my fuzzballs! ROFLMBO
Is it crucial to let the unit stand upright for 24-hours before using? We got a reminder email instructing us to do so so the coolant can settle after shipment and if it’s plugged in “too soon” it will not reach a cold temperature. It’s being delivered this morning via fed-ex but we are in desperate need of the AC this afternoon as the temps will climb up to 101 :( I don’t think we can wait 24-hours!
Yes you can move it from room to room and you'd need additional window attachments which I'm sure they sell. It's a bit heavy so I'd recommend getting some sort of roller dolly for it.
@@Shouldigetit2 My condo windows basically cannot be opened so I cannot install hose properly. But I have a fan coil in the wall that came with the condo (it is broken that's why I am considering portable air conditioners) and when I open the door to that fan coil there is 10 by 10 inch empty space that goes from the basement to the highest floor of the building. I am wondering if I can attach the hose to that vertical opening?
That's so interesting because I definitely bought mine from Amazon a few years ago and they shipped it to me in Los Angeles. Maybe some laws or rules changed. This is the exact page I got it from amzn.to/3vVGnCg
Unfortunately, I have a non-sliding window. Sliding windows are totally not popular in my country, I don't know anyone who has such kind of a window. So, it might need some different kind of mounting.
Good review thanks! Just checking if you know… will the vent tube work thru a doorway? For instance, if I use it in my kitchen, can I vent it thru to my garage?
Question: I live in a 700 sqft apartment and I was wondering if I have to remove the screen from the window, or can I leave the window screen on? Great video..... 😎
I got one of these. It had a problem with air leaking from the vent. Black and Decker do not manufacture this product nor do they support it. The company that makes it they tell me has a problem with support right now. There is no support if you buy this product. Its really cheaply made and the company just puts their name on it.
If I recall correct, it does shut off the AC but still blows the fan and then kicks in AC again when needed if the temperature rises. I sold the unit last year when I moved to a place with A/C. -Ben
Hi. Does it come with the window panels attachment How tall are attachments? Like the length of a window? Like what is the tallest your window can be for them to work?
I live in FLorida and I have screen windows ( all of them) in your opinion so you thing I can make this work for me? It’s so humid and it’s not Ben Summer yet. I honestly hate the warmer seasons.
Nicole, Florida here too. Did you get it? I want to lower my electric bill by turning off the central air and having this in my room. I have 4 bedrooms 3 baths. A lot of windows in my house and I noticed that only my master bedroom gets hot during the day/evening. Everywhere else in the house is 80 even if it's 100 outside. So, I can open the windows and for my master bedroom, use this AC unit. No more $300 bills monthly.
Is it crucial to let the unit stand upright for 24-hours before using? We got a reminder email instructing us to do so so the coolant can settle after shipment and if it’s plugged in “too soon” it will not reach a cold temperature. It’s being delivered this morning via fed-ex but we are in desperate need of the AC this afternoon as the temps will climb up to 101 :( I don’t think we can wait 24-hours!
Sorry I saw this too late but I only let mine sit for about 12 hours and it was fine. I assumed it was vertical in the shipping truck as I don't see why they would have it on it's side. -Ben
How did you get temp dwn? I couldnt see what you pushed on the remote? Plz do it slower for us that need lessons. I hv the number 18 on the screen? How do i get 70 on my screen?
Portable ACs have become trendy, but they're ridiculously inefficient. Up to 30% of the heat the AC absorbs is released back into the room via the hose. Stick with window units.
@@Shouldigetit2 no worries, my question has been answered. I have them now and its no mess on the roof. We are using these on our 2nd floor and the hose going outside the window means the water if any would land on the roof vs the ground, grass or dirt if was on first floor.
@@Shouldigetit2 This is a relief!! Haha. I was going through some reviews and yours hit the mark! Wasn't quite sure how it would go because there were some vlogs that mentioned their units feeling like a glorified electric fan in terms of ventilation. Have you tried other brands or is this the only one? :)
@@cathleenlim1373 This is the only one I've tried but I've had it a year and a few weeks now and I've recommended it to a ton of friends. It helps me sleep and get through working from home.
Hi Jon, I've actually never had to deal with the water, I think that's more so for the heater function. According to the manual it "mists" the water out through the tube as it runs.
@@Shouldigetit2 Great video! During the cooling mode, there are two ways to handle the water condensation: One, direct the drain tube to a catch basin or floor drain (if available). Two, put the plug in the drain and the water is gathered in the internal water holding tank. From there, the water vapor from that tank is exhausted out through the flexible hose to the outside. Sometimes, early on when the A/C is just started up in an excessively humid room, the tank will fill faster than the moisture is directed out through the flexible hose. When that happens, the unit will shut off and a full tank light will alert you to that. Empty the tank, replace it, and your unit will run as it did before. BTW...there is no water condensation involved if your particular model has the heat mode.
@@Golano405 What exactly comes out of that drain tube? My condo windows basically cannot be opened so I cannot install hose properly. But I have a fan coil inside the wall that came with the condo (it is broken that's why I am considering portable air conditioners) and when I open the door to that fan coil there is 10 by 10 inch empty space that goes from the basement to the highest floor of the condo building (I guess cold air flows through this opening from the basement chiller pump upward and each unit uses fan coil regulator to either chill or heat (during winter). I am wondering if I can attach the hose to that vertical opening?
mine spits out an. excess amount of water. woke up this morning and the tip of my bed and. floor was SOAKED. i literally have to move it to the tub. and drain it every couple of hours. really annoying. drains from both drain plugs. comes out of every crevice even where the air comes out.
So do I. I have a manufactured home {ya know a glorified trailer that resembles a house to a point} and the windows aren't wide enough to handle the exhaust, you can cut it down, but that's kind of difficult thing to do, requires a hacksaw, and messy. I didn't even try it. I just drilled a few extra holes in the piece that the exhaust port goes to and screwed it down to my interior window sill between the double windows I have. Been working that way now for close to a year. The only other thing I had to do was raise it up off the floor by placing it on a platform and use an old round 5 quart ice-cream bucket for water drainage. Being directly on the floor, the drain plug is too close to the floor, and it will end up making a water mess on your floor or carpet. I just drilled a hole in the ice-cream bucket lid slightly smaller than the hose outside diameter, built a small platform getting the unit about 4-6 inches off the floor, opened the drain plug and installed a short hose {I cut down from the original clear hose supplied} to the ice-cream bucket through the hole in the lid. Been working great. When the bucket fills up, I just disconnect the lid, dump the water in my sink, replace and good to go again. I have a spare bucket to use when dumping the water, just in case more would come out of the unit. The hose must be above the bucket for this to work. I tried it at floor level and the water would not flow into the bucket, hence the 4-6 inch platform that put the drainage hose above the bucket lid. With the A/C, I don't get much water and may only need to dump it once every 2 to 4 weeks, using the Heat mode, I had to dump water about every 3 to 5 days, and the Dehumidifier mode is about the same as the Heat mode with water discharge, See my other comment above about a problem if you have a cat or cats messing up the controls. But this is just a tip for others that are considering a portable inside AC/Heat unit.
I also have this problem, we have like 120+ year old storm windows. I took them out and got a piece of plexiglass cut for me at the hardware store and put the plastic piece that connect to the hose in vertically. It works great! ❄️
@@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076lol that’s just not true, they could be more efficient for sure… but they can absolutely cool the room by 10 degrees or so
Window tract locks are super cheap and easily adjustable. They lock the window in place so it can’t be opened more than the few inches you use for the vent. They’re good to have in all windows whether or not you’re venting an AC.
I have 2 for over 3 years... They cool and heat extremely well. Also, very cost-efficient. I notice almost no increase in electric bill running 24/7 during the summer.
Rick I was also surprised by my electric bill having almost no change, I usually run it 8 hours a night and I haven't noticed any increase. Thanks for watching the video!
-Ben
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@@Shouldigetit2 I live in a condo where the fees are common for the whole building. If you were in such apartment, what PAC options would you choose e.g. no energy efficiency needed etc.?
Take the mask off 🤡🤡🤡
what is the condensation on this? I have a mini split and the water runs down the roof. I have to have a bucket to collect the water as it will soak the balcony.
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Purchased: August 2022 - still works GREAT! th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn I live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install.This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment.I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
Let me make a correction....never wash the air net at the back of the AC with warm water but just use a normal paint brush to brush of dust when you are cleaning because that net is very fragile it may spoil if much pressure is placed on it.... that is how I clean my own and it worked....
Exactly how I clean mine too.
Thanks for that tip.
Definitely getting this for this coming summer! Gonna be life changing being able to sleep and not wake up drenched in sweat!
Definitely! Enjoy the summer sleep :)
Thanks! I bought one and so far its amazing 👍🏽
Finally a proper review
Right!?
Perfect straight forward review. Thank you so much.
You're welcome William!
The blue light makes for a good nightlight
If you add a COOL AIDE sleeve over your exhaust hose, you will ELIMINATE a TON of heat that radiates from your exhaust hose. Have COOL AIDES on BOTH of mine and they make a HUGE difference. I live in Tucson, so ANYTHING that maximizes efficiency is wonderful!!
he should also get some duct board and some insulated flex duct and build a return from the window to the condenser coil. stop feeding it with indoor air and take back that lost efficiency.
@@DabblelyDiddly Can you please explain it to me in detail please lol. Im new to all of these and I didnt understand all the duct board and flex duct stuff
Wish these ac companies would include 2 filters. While the other one is being cleaning just pop the other in. Good review btw. I've been sitting on getting one of these for a while now.
That would be really smart, I've honestly only cleaned my filter once so it hasn't been a big deal for me. I just did it in the morning on a day where I was out running errands and it was good to go by the time I got back. Thanks for watching
I been wanting a portable ac for the past few summers. I finally bought my first one after doing a lot of research and i got this this model in 5,500 BTU DOE (10,000 BTU Ashrae) bpact10wt. $386.05 with tax. $365 with out taxes on amazon. My room is 10x10 and this is more than enough. I'm happy with the purchase and i recommend it if your having second thoughts.
@@Shouldigetit2 A comment above suggested to clean it with a paint brush to get rid of the dust.
I have mines for 3years it's really good and makes any areas in the house cold
I have one..its good but if you have a high bed or high furniture it won't circulate the air properly..positioning is key with this device
I found out about these in 2017. I was freezing at work while it was 101° outdoors. My supervisor told me to adjust the air... "What air?😅" I was looking for this big clunky thing in the windows. The whole time I was sitting next to it thinking it was a part of the office appliances, which, it was, but I thought it was a part of the computer systems
hahahha well glad you had it! 101 is HOT HOT HOT! Thanks for watching
Brilliant...thats such a cool story
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Good video.
I live in Las Vegas, and my room gets super hot in the summer.
Did you end up getting a portable ac? Debating on which one to get to also deal with the las vehas summer
That’s because it’s in the middle of a desert lol
Thank you for your review. I also live in LA. I have the same unit. You answered my question about the water in the back. I also don't use the hose, but I was wondering what happens if it get too full of water. NIce to know about the "TF" function. You set my mind at ease.
Glad it was helpful!
Great Job; Thanks for the info, I just ordered one. 👍🏼
Glad I could help
Great video! We ordered one yesterday but found your video and it made me more excited to get it! Our garage is about 28x15 so hopefully this helps! Do they sell replacement exhaust pipes in case they get punctured or break?
I believe they do sell replacements. Let me know how it is for you!
@@Shouldigetit2 just had it running and dumping heat out from u see our garage but I can’t leave my garage partially open when I’m gone so looks like I’m going to have to dump the exhaust hose into the laundry room and let that vent it out. My biggest issue is I’d like to keep the laundry room door closed and vent the heat out. Im renting so I cannot drill a 5 inch hole in the wall or door. Is there a way to mount the exhaust pipe in between the crack of the door and seal the door off? Or I was thinking maybe I remove the door, get another door and drill into that one and then put the exhaust pipe through the bottom of the door? Of course when the door opens it’ll move the pipe a bit but I’m not too worried about that. Let me know your thoughts
Just the review I needed, now I will make the purchase ! Thank Youu!!!!
You're welcome! Hope you've been enjoying using it.
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Is it crucial to let the unit stand upright for 24-hours before using? We got a reminder email instructing us to do so so the coolant can settle after shipment and if it’s plugged in “too soon” it will not reach a cold temperature. It’s being delivered this morning via fed-ex but we are in desperate need of the AC this afternoon as the temps will climb up to 101 :( I don’t think we can wait 24-hours!
It’s not normal to have your AC dripping condensation, I have the LG brand it does not release condensation…also you should remove the tape from the sides of your AC. You could buy more foam instead of using tape.
i like the way how you block the lights with the post-it pad, because i also do the same thing lol
Yeah super easy fix!
This is just a tip for others that are considering a portable inside AC/Heat unit for a spare room or their home.
One thing I had to do was raise mine up off the floor by placing it on a platform and use an old round 5 quart ice-cream bucket for water drainage.
Being directly on the floor, the drain plug is too close to the floor, and it will end up making a water mess on your floor or carpet, it's too close to get anything under it to hold the amount of water that it may discharge when the unit tells you it needs to be drained, usually displays FT {Full Tank} on the display and shuts off the unit.
I just drilled a hole in the ice-cream bucket lid slightly smaller than the hose outside diameter, built a small platform getting the unit about 4-6 inches off the floor, opened the drain plug and installed a short hose {I cut down from the original clear hose supplied} to the ice-cream bucket through the hole in the lid. Been working great.
When the bucket fills up, I just disconnect the lid, dump the water in my sink, replace and good to go again. I have a spare bucket to use when dumping the water, just in case more would come out of the unit. The hose drain plug on the unit must be above the bucket for this to work. I tried it at floor level and the water would not flow into the bucket, hence the 4-6 inch platform that put the drainage plug and hose above the bucket lid. With the A/C, I don't get much water and may only need to dump it once every 2 to 4 weeks, using the Heat mode, I had to dump water about every 3 to 5 days, and the Dehumidifier mode is about the same as the Heat mode with water discharge,
See my other comment below about a problem if you have a cat or cats{pets} messing up the controls.
Hi there. I just read your comment about water on the floor. I just got my unit yesterday and set it up. It works fine, but after about twenty minutes my floor was covered in water. No clear hose was supplied with my unit. The owners manual said it won’t leak and that if the tank fills water the unit will turn off. I’m so unhappy. I paid too much money to have to constantly change wet towels. I checked the drainage plug and it’s plugged in tightly. I cannot tell where the water is originating from. There is no condensation on the top of the unit. It seems like it’s coming from underneath. ☹️
Update….to anyone who sees this. I found out that someone (the delivery person? I don’t know) dropped the entire unit and broke the whole underside of it. When I closely inspected the styrofoam packing material from the bottom of the unit, there were many broken pieces of plastic embedded in the smashed styrofoam. So water was coming out the bottom of the unit because it’s cracked and broken, not because it’s faulty. I called Amazon and they said they will replace it.
That's alot of work
@@SDsearcher Sorry to hear yours came without the clear drain hose and was broken.
Yes, it should shut off when the units water reservoir gets full, the issue I had was when I opened the drain to remove the water, it ended up flooding my floor because of how close to the floor it is, the pan had to be so shallow to slide under it that when you pick it up, if you can find one that will slide under the drain outlet, you'll end up spilling the water everywhere.
And why I built the platform for mine, a lot easier to dump an old ice cream bucket as opposed to a pan that's not hardly an inch or so deep.
I also added a water alarm in the water catch bucket that alerts me with a flashing L.E.D. light and an alarm when the water container gets 3/4 full. Before I added that, and I'd forget to check the container, sometimes I'd have a little damp spot where some water flowed out the hole in the lid, but not as bad when I didn't have it on the raised platform and drain hose to my makeshift drain bucket.
@@justputdale1211 not really. Cost a lot more if you have wooden flooring or carpeting and have to replace it due to water damage.
Well worth the time and wasn't that difficult to build, didn't take but about an hour to make the platform and cost wasn't too bad, but that was quite some time ago when I built the platform.
It was originally built for use in my Holiday Displays, but got regulated for use with the portable Air Conditioner.
Which turned out it was better suited for. LOL
@@justputdale1211 thats called laziness
Had the 10,000 btu one. Compressor stopped staying on after a month. I'd have to turn it off completely and wait for a half hour or so before it would even kick on again and then it would stay only on for a few minutes before it cuts off and only blows out warm air.
probably got bounced around and smashed during delivery, damage often happens during delivery.
Thank you for this, im in SoCal and we are going to hit 120 in a few days. It's going to be a long and hot summer for sure and my electric bill for my small 2 bed 1 bath can hit roughly 300 a month in the summer do to the central air, as well as only being allowed to have the AC at 78, the lowest. We've been looking at window units to save on the electric bill as well as to allow us to have a cooler home without being dinged. (PSA. AC has to be at 78 by request of IID.)
Yeah this heat is getting nutty. I just bought my first portable ac and very happy i did. I bought the bpact10wt model. It was easy to set up and my fluffy dog loves it. I'm in Buena Park and any type of AC in general start selling out everywhere around this time. I couldn't find this model at any local stores so i bought mine off amazon. Worth the price.
I just bought one from fb marketplace and my expectations were extremely high, I’ll just say I’ve been disappointed with how slow it seems to cool the room which isn’t big.
Great review keep up the good work
Thank you Gary
How often have you had to drain it? I have the same 12K btu model. I keep the drain hose connected feeding into a bucket for a constant drain. But wondering if I shouldnt. You ever have to drain the very bottom drain?
I have NEVER drained the bottom, I also don't use the dehumidifier feature at all.
Thanks for taking the time to reply! I wondered if the bottom was for the dehumidifier, I haven't ran it myself yet either, I'm in Ohio so the AC does enough work. I have learned though, do not just let the drain run into a bucket. It will flow over. I keep it closed until the AC says FT on the display, then I empty it. Been going on almost 2 months, and I love mine.
My issue is the amount of water. I fill a large 3 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot container ever few hours its so humid in ontario at peak times and every few days otherwise.. Its annoying and you really have to watch it not to over flow over night...
1:33 I was told you should wait about 1 minute or two after turning ac off before turning it on again. Some danger with the compressor or something? .
3:15 nice
And btw the btu ratings are wack. It says on the sellers page and other Google searches that 8,000 btu is only good for small rooms, less than 450 square feet. I cooled mu=y large apartment with one of these 8,000 btu units. You may have to use circulation fans but its still enough if you keep doors to rooms open and make the kids shut the doors to outside.
I live in England, our windows do not slide but opens all the way. What could be the solution in this case?
Nice. Thanks. I bought two.
Nice! What city are you using them in?
Is it crucial to let the unit stand upright for 24-hours before using? We got a reminder email instructing us to do so so the coolant can settle after shipment and if it’s plugged in “too soon” it will not reach a cold temperature. It’s being delivered this morning via fed-ex but we are in desperate need of the AC this afternoon as the temps will climb up to 101 :( I don’t think we can wait 24-hours!
Love the video so just quick clarifying question, you still love this unit and you dont need to drain it at all correct?
Yes and yes!
Is it would be good if we put in. Living room for 1 bed apartments
Yes very good! Link is in the bio
Awesome review, thanks.
You're welcome Mario!
I had one of these, the exhaust tube gets super hot. So you have a air conditioner in the front, and a radiator pumping out heat behind it.
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this company makes a sleeve you put over the hose. prevents the hot air escaping back into the room
@@xxbrkdwnxx I wrap a wet towel around the hose, but I have it pretty much horizontal and short. It helps quite a lot, but you have to wet the towel after 4 hours.
Do you have the sleeve? Is it any good? I'm interested
@@lucidor20 yeah it works pretty good.
@@xxbrkdwnxx where can u purchase the sleeve
when using the heat, in the winter, can you disconnect from the window?
Great review, I need one
Thank you!
-Ben
I got a B&D Model : BPACT12H. It's the same exact model in your review, I got it for the heat in the winter and the heater works fantastic too.
My ONLY real complaint with this unit is the top mounted controls doesn't have a protector {A clear lid that can be closed over it.}
Why do I need this?
I have cats, and they are CONSTANTLY jumping on it to get to another area, or they sit on it and keep changing the control settings/temperature/mode, or they just end up turning it off.
To prevent this I need a hinged clear lid, or clear hinged flat cover that could be installed as an after-market option or a DIY {make your own for it}.
That's the only issue I have with mine, otherwise, it's a great AC and Heating Unit, along with the Dehumidifier mode it has works great too.
Been looking on-line to see if anyone else has added a cover like I need, but thus far, have found no one has done this. I actually have something I can use, but not sure if the back of the unit above the filter area has enough space to add 2 small hinges and screws without damaging the control board inside. I was hoping someone had done this already, due to the same issues I have, so I can keep my AC, or Heat operating without interruption, or setting being messed up by my arrogant cats that just won't stay off my unit!
It would have been an even better unit if B&D had factory installed clear hinged covers on these portable units, so this aggravation would not even occur in the first place!
Not only that, but Likewise, I'm just sick and tired of having to change modes, turn on or reset it every time my cats use it as a jump off point, or sitting perch messing up all the settings.
Just put something on top of it that would stop the cats from wanting to hop up on it.
Hahaha those cats.. they always find creative ways to trick humans. But another idea: stick a Velcro tape to a hard plastic sheet and stick it on top.
@@supriyasou3722 Believe or not I tried doing that, placed it on the top of the unit, we went to church, gone about an hour, maybe an hour and a half.
Guess who shredded the Velcro and had the clear lid on the floor, yep, my cats removed it, one sitting on the control panel, shut the unit off, another 2 lying on the clear plastic lid chewing on the Velcro strips. Arrrrrggghh!
Just can't outwit those pesky cats of mine.
If it's not bolted on, they will ALWAYS manage to undo whatever I try to do using the easy way.
No such thing as the "easy way", not with my fuzzballs! ROFLMBO
The condensation only occurred when you used for heat?
@@killua_gon1389 not very much under heat setting. Lots of condensation when using AC mode. And not as much using dehumidifier.
I have it for a year already and I actually love it
Christina, Can you tell me is the thermostat reading the room temperature in the machine, or the remote?
THanks
@@glenwitter3474 sry didn’t get it.
You can set up the desired temperature on the remote or the machine. It’s same thing.
Is it crucial to let the unit stand upright for 24-hours before using? We got a reminder email instructing us to do so so the coolant can settle after shipment and if it’s plugged in “too soon” it will not reach a cold temperature. It’s being delivered this morning via fed-ex but we are in desperate need of the AC this afternoon as the temps will climb up to 101 :( I don’t think we can wait 24-hours!
using your link to cop one. appreciate the review
Ay thanks Andrew!
-Ben
BOUGHT ONE, SET IT UP, LASTED 15 MINUTES. ENOUGH SAID. STEER CLEAR
What did it do and how did you set it up?
Very helpful, thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Hi! Is this still working well for you?
I want to get one but the negative pressure comments have me a little concerned.
Yes! I've had it for years and still enjoy it!
@@Shouldigetit2 How many hours can this unit runs before it turns Off itself..❓❓❓
i have the same issue with the light! and it even wakes me up!
I put masking tape over it now!
Can you move it from room to room? Do you need additional window attachments?
Yes you can move it from room to room and you'd need additional window attachments which I'm sure they sell. It's a bit heavy so I'd recommend getting some sort of roller dolly for it.
@@Shouldigetit2 My condo windows basically cannot be opened so I cannot install hose properly. But I have a fan coil in the wall that came with the condo (it is broken that's why I am considering portable air conditioners) and when I open the door to that fan coil there is 10 by 10 inch empty space that goes from the basement to the highest floor of the building. I am wondering if I can attach the hose to that vertical opening?
is the mist coming out the back significant? Will it add moisture to my PC since it will be sitting close to it?
To be honest I have it several feet away from me so I have never noticed the mist
I think the mist shoots outside so you don’t have to worry about emptying the tank
Very helpful, thx!
You’re welcome Lori!
Hello, Which one is the smallest [rated around 1000BTU]? Regards
Great review
I have casement windows that open outside. Got a cover from Amazon but let’s see how it does
Is it working?
Where did you buy this from? I'm in Amazon and California won't accept this unit doesn't comply. Do you recall the website you got it from?
That's so interesting because I definitely bought mine from Amazon a few years ago and they shipped it to me in Los Angeles. Maybe some laws or rules changed. This is the exact page I got it from amzn.to/3vVGnCg
Unfortunately, I have a non-sliding window. Sliding windows are totally not popular in my country, I don't know anyone who has such kind of a window. So, it might need some different kind of mounting.
What sort of window do you have? Is it the crank to open kind?
Whats the high temp in the summer where you are at?
Great video
Thank you Miguel! Usually low 90s Fahrenheit. A few days a year of 100-105
Good review thanks! Just checking if you know… will the vent tube work thru a doorway? For instance, if I use it in my kitchen, can I vent it thru to my garage?
Thanks! How far is it? I don’t know if it has enough power to push the air through more than 6 feet.
Question:
I live in a 700 sqft apartment and I was wondering if I have to remove the screen from the window, or can I leave the window screen on? Great video..... 😎
I still have my window screen on! No reason to get rid of it :)
@@Shouldigetit2 weren't any complications with airflow or screen heating up and burning?
@@Shouldigetit2 if i put living room can this cooling reach my bed room
How much space does this cover? Looking to replace the brick AC unit with this. Solid Vid.
Thanks! It can do rooms that are 20 x 25 feet so about 500 square feet.
@@Shouldigetit2 Thanks for getting back to me. This should work well.
I got one of these. It had a problem with air leaking from the vent. Black and Decker do not manufacture this product nor do they support it. The company that makes it they tell me has a problem with support right now. There is no support if you buy this product. Its really cheaply made and the company just puts their name on it.
Thanks for the videos How adjustable are the window panels? I am asking since we have different window dimensions
Pretty adjustable and I think you can buy extensions as well
Does this automatically shut off once it reaches the temperature you set it at when on AC mode?
If I recall correct, it does shut off the AC but still blows the fan and then kicks in AC again when needed if the temperature rises. I sold the unit last year when I moved to a place with A/C.
-Ben
I have a dumb question, is this a real ac, or a high powered swamp cooler, or evaporated air cooler?
It’s a real ac
Hi. Does it come with the window panels attachment How tall are attachments? Like the length of a window? Like what is the tallest your window can be for them to work?
Hi Tamara yes it comes with the window attachment. I think it’s 48” tall. Should say on the amazon page
I live in FLorida and I have screen windows ( all of them) in your opinion so you thing I can make this work for me? It’s so humid and it’s not Ben Summer yet. I honestly hate the warmer seasons.
Yeah I have a screen in my window as you can see in this video, works fine!
Nicole, Florida here too. Did you get it? I want to lower my electric bill by turning off the central air and having this in my room. I have 4 bedrooms 3 baths. A lot of windows in my house and I noticed that only my master bedroom gets hot during the day/evening. Everywhere else in the house is 80 even if it's 100 outside. So, I can open the windows and for my master bedroom, use this AC unit. No more $300 bills monthly.
what if you dont have a window to push the hose through?
You can use a sliding door if you have a balcony or patio but hot air needs to go outside. Otherwise it can only work as a fan.
You can potentially vent it through the wall if you want to drill a hole, or if you have a dryer vent there already
Is it crucial to let the unit stand upright for 24-hours before using? We got a reminder email instructing us to do so so the coolant can settle after shipment and if it’s plugged in “too soon” it will not reach a cold temperature. It’s being delivered this morning via fed-ex but we are in desperate need of the AC this afternoon as the temps will climb up to 101 :( I don’t think we can wait 24-hours!
Sorry I saw this too late but I only let mine sit for about 12 hours and it was fine. I assumed it was vertical in the shipping truck as I don't see why they would have it on it's side.
-Ben
I read somewhere you just need to let it sit for at least 4 hours
Plz slow down on directions,i still dont know how to change the temperature ?
Do you have problems with bugs coming theough?
How did you install the windows piece exactly? I can slide my window max. 3 inch to the left. And then there is a net on the outside.
Only 3 inches? How come?
Thanks
If it rains, does it go inside the tube?
Nope! Not sure how but haven't had an issue with that
VERY GOOD VIDEO
Thank you Guillermo
How did you get temp dwn? I couldnt see what you pushed on the remote? Plz do it slower for us that need lessons. I hv the number 18 on the screen? How do i get 70 on my screen?
Yours is probably showing in Celsius.
Have you used this for heat , if so how did it work?
Yes I have! Dozens of nights and it heats in about 20 minutes.
Are you sure you can use this as heater as well?? Appreciate your reply
1000% sure as I've used it as my heater for 2 years in a row now!
-Ben
@@Shouldigetit2 thanks! This is 12000 btu, correct?
@@goodkarma1903 correct
Just bought one from Amazon. I noticed, exhaust tube gets hot very quickly. It is normal ?
Totally normal, it's sending out the hot air!
How easy is it to take it out of window when u leave somewhere like errands etc?
Can be done in 2 minutes once you do it a couple of times. Thankfully I don't do it because I don't live on the first floor.
Portable ACs have become trendy, but they're ridiculously inefficient. Up to 30% of the heat the AC absorbs is released back into the room via the hose. Stick with window units.
You don’t always have the ability to use a window unit. Especially in a 3rd floor rental.
I wrap a wet towel around the hose, but I have it pretty much horizontal and short. It helps quite a lot, but you have to wet the towel after 4 hours.
@@lucidor20 So you wrap the hose with a wet towel? How much better is the cooling effect in your opinion on a scale from 1 to 10? Thanks in advance!
@@skyh.5727 maybe 5 or 6
@@lucidor20 Awesome, I'll give it a try once it's getting hotter here :)
How is the condensation on this. You mentioned mist, does this make a mess (with water) on the roof?
On the roof of the unit?
@@Shouldigetit2 no worries, my question has been answered. I have them now and its no mess on the roof. We are using these on our 2nd floor and the hose going outside the window means the water if any would land on the roof vs the ground, grass or dirt if was on first floor.
Is this an Air Conditioner and can it heat in the weather.
When mine gets to desired temp the fan stays on. I can't figure out how to get the fan to shut off
What difference between dehumidifier and ac mode?
Hi! @shouldigetit2 Does it cool the room like a normal window-type AC or is it significantly less than that?
I would say it cools the same if not more than a window AC unit.
@@Shouldigetit2 This is a relief!! Haha. I was going through some reviews and yours hit the mark! Wasn't quite sure how it would go because there were some vlogs that mentioned their units feeling like a glorified electric fan in terms of ventilation. Have you tried other brands or is this the only one? :)
@@cathleenlim1373 This is the only one I've tried but I've had it a year and a few weeks now and I've recommended it to a ton of friends. It helps me sleep and get through working from home.
What does this unit do with the water ? Does it drain?
Thanks for the vid.
Hi Jon, I've actually never had to deal with the water, I think that's more so for the heater function. According to the manual it "mists" the water out through the tube as it runs.
@@Shouldigetit2 Great video! During the cooling mode, there are two ways to handle the water condensation: One, direct the drain tube to a catch basin or floor drain (if available). Two, put the plug in the drain and the water is gathered in the internal water holding tank. From there, the water vapor from that tank is exhausted out through the flexible hose to the outside. Sometimes, early on when the A/C is just started up in an excessively humid room, the tank will fill faster than the moisture is directed out through the flexible hose. When that happens, the unit will shut off and a full tank light will alert you to that. Empty the tank, replace it, and your unit will run as it did before. BTW...there is no water condensation involved if your particular model has the heat mode.
@@Golano405 What exactly comes out of that drain tube? My condo windows basically cannot be opened so I cannot install hose properly. But I have a fan coil inside the wall that came with the condo (it is broken that's why I am considering portable air conditioners) and when I open the door to that fan coil there is 10 by 10 inch empty space that goes from the basement to the highest floor of the condo building (I guess cold air flows through this opening from the basement chiller pump upward and each unit uses fan coil regulator to either chill or heat (during winter). I am wondering if I can attach the hose to that vertical opening?
I appreciate this so much :')
:)
I bought one over the weekend and it’s not cooling my living room too well I have a small apartment
Is your window all the way closed?
mine spits out an. excess amount of water. woke up this morning and the tip of my bed and. floor was SOAKED. i literally have to move it to the tub. and drain it every couple of hours. really annoying. drains from both drain plugs. comes out of every crevice even where the air comes out.
Oh crap! What city are you in?
I have the wrong windows for this, but I want a portable AC so bad, aaahhhh
So do I. I have a manufactured home {ya know a glorified trailer that resembles a house to a point} and the windows aren't wide enough to handle the exhaust, you can cut it down, but that's kind of difficult thing to do, requires a hacksaw, and messy. I didn't even try it. I just drilled a few extra holes in the piece that the exhaust port goes to and screwed it down to my interior window sill between the double windows I have. Been working that way now for close to a year.
The only other thing I had to do was raise it up off the floor by placing it on a platform and use an old round 5 quart ice-cream bucket for water drainage. Being directly on the floor, the drain plug is too close to the floor, and it will end up making a water mess on your floor or carpet. I just drilled a hole in the ice-cream bucket lid slightly smaller than the hose outside diameter, built a small platform getting the unit about 4-6 inches off the floor, opened the drain plug and installed a short hose {I cut down from the original clear hose supplied} to the ice-cream bucket through the hole in the lid. Been working great.
When the bucket fills up, I just disconnect the lid, dump the water in my sink, replace and good to go again. I have a spare bucket to use when dumping the water, just in case more would come out of the unit. The hose must be above the bucket for this to work. I tried it at floor level and the water would not flow into the bucket, hence the 4-6 inch platform that put the drainage hose above the bucket lid. With the A/C, I don't get much water and may only need to dump it once every 2 to 4 weeks, using the Heat mode, I had to dump water about every 3 to 5 days, and the Dehumidifier mode is about the same as the Heat mode with water discharge,
See my other comment above about a problem if you have a cat or cats messing up the controls.
But this is just a tip for others that are considering a portable inside AC/Heat unit.
I also have this problem, we have like 120+ year old storm windows. I took them out and got a piece of plexiglass cut for me at the hardware store and put the plastic piece that connect to the hose in vertically. It works great! ❄️
Great ideas! I have metal louver windows and I'm renting lol. Can't cut anything up :/
hi. Do we have to put water inside of it?
Nope!
Do you need to vent it outside to use it as a heater?
No you don't!
I was gifted a used unit(noanual) so I was just wondering if I am supposed to put water into the unit or what please let me know .
Thx
Manual
Nope, no water needed in the unit!
How energy efficient is it
Does it cool the whole room because I bought a portable air conditioner recently and it doesn't cool the whole room
Yes my whole room is cool. Make sure you have the doors and windows closed.
Because you're creating a low pressure environment. It's impossible for a single hose unit to cool a space
@@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076lol that’s just not true, they could be more efficient for sure… but they can absolutely cool the room by 10 degrees or so
Does it waste a lot of energy like how was ur bill ?
I use it 8-10 hours a day and my energy bill has only gone up about $3 a month if that.
@@Shouldigetit2 thank you
This will make the job way easier for robbers lmao 😂 free open window
Yup! If I wasn't above the first floor I'd be concerned for sure.
Cut a piece of wood the remaining length of the open window and jam it in.
Window tract locks are super cheap and easily adjustable. They lock the window in place so it can’t be opened more than the few inches you use for the vent. They’re good to have in all windows whether or not you’re venting an AC.
@@Shouldigetit2 I have bars on my windows so maybe ill be ok and dont have to remove it
What do I do if the test and reset buttons are stuck or wont turn on?
Sorry Steve just saw this comment, were you able to fix it? I don't know what I'd do but I'm curious what you did.
I want one but I’ve seen a lot of articles online about it. Does it actually cool ?
What do you mean? Of course it cools! I'd throw it out the window if it didn't
Lol
Will it cool a tent while camping ?
It would freeze a tent! Thanks for watching Dave
Does it come with the hose?
Yes!
So if I use it for AC I won’t have to drain it ?
Correct
Would this cool a livingroom with a loft?
Probably not the loft if it's in the living room but it will help make both cooler
Does it have a timer ?
It doesn't have a timer but does have a sleep function.