SoleusAir 8,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner, Evaporative Single Hose, # KY-80 Review
| Product Code | B007QZ8NII |
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| Price | $251.99 |
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #6649 in Home
- Brand: Soleus Air
- Model: KY-80E
- Released on: 2012-04-02
- Dimensions: 31.00" h x
13.63" w x
11.75" l,
52.00 pounds
Features
- 3 Speed fan
- R-410A Refrigerant for increased efficiency and reliability
- Auto-Mode and Sleep Modes available
- 4-Way directional louvers
- Remote control
- 3 Speed fan
- R-410A Refrigerant for increased efficiency and reliability
- Auto-Mode and Sleep Modes available
- 4-Way directional louvers
- Remote control
Product Description
Our evaporative portable a/c unit offers a 38.4 pint dehumidifier that reduces unwanted moisture using our unique evaporative process, by removing moisture from the air and drips onto the condenser. The condenser evaporates the water and exhaust it out of the exhaust hose with the hot air. If the water is not fully evaporated it is dripped into a small pan and then pumped back up to be evaporated by the condenser. Features a programmable timer that shuts the unit on/off and remembers all settings, along with a sleep mode that automatically increases set temperature to conserve energy. LCD remote control operates and displays all settings. The single hose exhaust system provides quick spot cooling and 3 speed fan with 4 way adjustable louvers for increased circulation. Also includes a washable and reusable air filter that reduces dust and other airborne particles, and heavy duty casters attached for easy portability. More powerful, more reliable and more energy efficient.
Customer Reviews
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46 of 49 people found the following review helpful.
By Christopher Omarah
I found mine locally for $250, and figured that's a pretty good price for a portable. We needed something small and efficient for a warm upstairs bedroom. Since our windows crank out I couldn't easily use the window kit. Instead, I installed the unit in a closet and put a hole through the house to vent it outside. The hole (and outside vent cover) is directly behind the exhaust port and minimal tubing was needed to vent. That way it sits close to the wall and there's no clumsy hose (6" diameter hose!) taking up space.I like that portables are quieter and generally more energy-efficient than cheaper window units. However, it's still an air conditioner and there is still compressor noise. The 4-speed fan on low is quiet enough, but the compressor still has to turn on and off so there will be some disturbance for light sleepers. I use ear plugs anyway, so no prob.Operationally I've had no trouble keeping the bedroom as cool as I need (about 72 degrees)considering it's basically a hot upstairs space. The unit seems well built, works as advertised and I am happy to give a positive review for this air conditioner. I would give it 5 stars but it's a little noisier than I wish it was. That's my deal, though, and no fault of the unit. I would buy it again, and I would recommend it to a friend.
29 of 30 people found the following review helpful.
By LFNYC
This is my 2nd Portable AC...I wrote an extensive review about the first one I bought in 2006 that goes into details about the problems with all PAC's...so understand that my first experience set the bar pretty low. Also,the reason we own a PAC is to supplement the building's central air system that has a way of breaking down on hot, humid weekends, so it is not used as our primary cooling device but just in emergency situations to cool our 180 sq ft bedroom. During the hot spell last week when the central system went kaput, the old Whytner was making funny noises and overheating so we threw it out...here is a link to that review if you want to read it:http://www.amazon.com/10000-Portable-Conditioner-ARC-10D-Whynter/product-reviews/B000KLSRP4/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1So far, the Soleus KY-80 that we bought as a replacement is a big improvement even though it has 2000 fewer BTUs:1)The foot print of this model is wonderful: a small unit for a small room. I would rather have a dual hose model...they are much more efficient, but we just don't have the space. Also, it has good design elements that make it easier to put it together and take it apart quickly for easy storage if you are not using it on a regular basis. Even something as simple as a cord winder is a big help. The two way leuvers are good...keep the verticle ones facing up! My only minor concern is that there is no removable filter on the lower half of the unit.2)The set up was quick and easy BUT I am using the styrofoam home-made window kit that I put together for the old unit (again, see the other review if you want details). The biggest complaints about this and other larger, more expensive units are the cheesy window kits...easily resolved by putting together your own. Also...before powering on the unit, make sure it is in an upright position for a few hours! I ran across this suggestion from other PAC reviewers. This gives the refrigerant a chance to settle if the unit was shipped upside down or sideways.3)The day it arrived, the ambient temp was only 75d and relatively low humidity...no real need for AC, but I did want to make sure the unit worked. It sure did. In 30 minutes, it lowered the temp from 75 to 72d and the humidity from 46% to 43%. In contrast, I put on the central unit(its working again) in the other bedroom as a basis for comparison and it got the temp down to 73d in the same time frame, so the Soleus did better than the central system. As with my old unit, I slipped a fiberglass insulating sleeve over the duct hose...this is a big help for all PACs.4)The other major complaint about PAs is the 'self evaporative' feature that tends not to work...see my old review for details. I can't comment on this because the humidity level today is not challenging, but I am fully prepared to elevate the unit onto a platform (I use an old desk top computer on its side) and drain it into a bucket if necessary...that's just the nature of the beast. Also, the higher the unit is elevated, the more effective the cooling will be since cool air falls/hot air rises. Again, the fact that the unit weighs only 50 lbs helps!5)The noise level of the Soleus KY-80 is darned acceptable...much quieter than the old Whytner, and certainly no noiser than the larger window units that some of my friends have in their apts. You have to realize that there is a motor and a compressor that are IN the room...not hanging out the window (like window units)or outdoors or in a basement (like central systems).6)The price is certainly right...but my concern is longevity. The old PAC lasted 6 years but it was only used perhaps 10 nights a year. If this one does as well, for the price, I'll be satisfied.The 5 stars (so far) are based on an apples to apples comparison: There is no way that the BTUs of a single hose portable are going to equal those of a window unit, or the ambient cooling is going to be equal to that of a central system. But having said that, so far, this little unit works quite well...will report back the next time it has to do some major cooling on a hot, humid day.Update: This past weekend our bldg's central air went out...it was VERY humid even tho the temp inside was only 79d, the humidity was 62%. I set the unit up in the living room to see what would happen even though the room is at least 850 sq ft. The unit reduced the temp by 2 degrees...which is amazing considering the size of the room, but it reduced the humidity by 9%...down to 53%. The room was quite comfortable. Fortunately, that evening the central was working again, and I had the Soleus disconnected, drained, and back in the closet in fewer than 15 minutes.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
By R. Goldberg
This air conditioner is working well in a 17 by 19 bedroom, but the window kit could be better.If you keep it in one room its fine, but don't expect to move it easily froom room to room.
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