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In-House EdgeStar Extreme Cool 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater
based on 116 reviews
Ratings Distribution
| 5 star |
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23 |
| 4 star |
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53 |
| 3 star |
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18 |
| 2 star |
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12 |
| 1 star |
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10 |
Category Average
Pros
Cons
- Noisy (36)
- Poor quality (9)
- Pricey (6)
- Poor value (5)
- Inaccurate temperature (3)
- Uneven cooling (3)
- Doesn't cool air (2)
- Heavy (2)
- Very loud (2)
- A little loud (1)
Best Uses
- Any room (17)
- Bedroom (9)
- Small room (7)
- Large room (5)
- Computer room (2)
- Cooling (2)
- Air conditioning (1)
- As a room air conditioner (1)
- Bedroom above garage (1)
- Bonus room (1)
Provided by Living Direct
Based on our independent testing, the EdgeStar AP420HS Extreme Cool Portable AC & Heater is our top overall pick in our 2008 lineup. It offers the perfect combination of cooling power, reliability, energy efficient design - unmatched by any other unit on the market. We recommend this stylish silver portable air conditioner and heater as the best choice for cooling or heating rooms from 300 to 425 sq. ft.
Another great feature of this portable air conditioner is that it is an environmental friendly unit - It meets new RoHS standards. RoHS, also known as the lead-free directive, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. The goal of RoHS is to restrict the amount of certain toxins in electronic and electrical equipment such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. This restriction lessens the harmful impact these toxins can have on the environment and allows for the safer disposal and recycling of electronics and electrical equipment.
Coldest Air Flow of any Unit Tested:
Extreme Cool design uses a more efficient compressor than the competition & delivers higher airflow volume. This helps to bring down the temperature of your room faster than other units.Self-Evaporative System:
This AP420HS offers a new patented Z-Spray auto drain exhaust system that essentially eliminates the need to empty any water from the unit. It also offers a direct drain option that allows you to run the unit 365 days a year without having to empty any water accumulation.-
Cool Boost Technology:
Provides a cooling boost that allows the unit to operate more efficiently and lower your energy cost. -
Environmentally Friendly:
Meets RoHS Standards - This directive currently being enforced in the European Union requires electronic products to restrict the amount of harmul toxins such as lead and mercury (http://www.rohs.gov.uk/). Superior Reliability:
Through quality construction and more durable internal components, the AP420HS is designed to last longer and work in more rigorous environments than other brands.
Portable Air Conditioner Product Rating*:
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* This portable air conditioner has achieved our 5 star product rating based on independent testing of its BTU class cooling capacity, durability, and quality of components.
** In high humidity environments there may be some water accumulation. This unit is equipped with a direct drain option for continuous use in this type of environment.
*** All portable air conditioners require that the exhaust hose be vented outside of the room you are trying to cool.
****This portable air conditioner heats through the use of a heat pump process. It is not recommended for use in environments where the ambient temperature falls below 50°F.
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Product Reviews
In-House EdgeStar Extreme Cool 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater Reviews
Most helpful positive review
[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
Most helpful negative review
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
Great Unit
"Great little unit. It does a great job of cooling the room, although its a tad more noisy than I expected. Installation was a breeze and it seems far more efficient than traditional window/wall units. I may never turn on the big central A/C again. Since I use it primarily in the office/computer room at home, there was always a hot pocket in there. No zone control on the main A/C, but this unit solved that p..." Read Full Review »
Jun 11, 2008 by EricK
It's okay
"I use this product to cool a 10'-14' room. However, 12,000 BTU's is not quite enough to really cool the entire room because I have a connecting room and there is no door to close to trap the air. The unit is compact and mobile, however, you are restricted to rooms with windows as a window exhaust is necessary. The window exhaust hose stretches (accordion-style hose that stretches to about 5ft.) but should not be..." Read Full Review »
Jun 25, 2008 by Tumiere
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]
In-House EdgeStar Extreme Cool 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater Review
Great Unit
- Good Value
- High Quality
Pros
- None
Cons
- Computer room
- General cooling
Best Uses
"Great little unit. It does a great job of cooling the room, although its a tad more noisy than I expected. Installation was a breeze and it seems far more efficient than traditional window/wall units. I may never turn on the big central A/C again. Since I use it primarily in the office/computer …" Read Full Review »
[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]
In-House EdgeStar Extreme Cool 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater Review
It's okay
- Affordable
- Compact
- Good Value
- Mobile
Pros
- No battery in remote
- No remote control holder
- Very noisy
Cons
- Used to cool room 10'x14'
Best Uses
"I use this product to cool a 10'-14' room. However, 12,000 BTU's is not quite enough to really cool the entire room because I have a connecting room and there is no door to close to trap the air. The unit is compact and mobile, however, you are restricted to rooms with windows as a window exhaust is …" Read Full Review »
In-House EdgeStar Extreme Cool 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater Review
Worth the money for staying cool
- Accurate Temperature Controls
- Cools the Whole Room
- Dehumidifier
- Energy Efficient
- Even Air Distribution
Pros
- Loud
Cons
- Bedroom
Best Uses
"I use this product in our bedroom. We have a two story house with no central a/c so it can get pretty hot inside, especially upstairs. The EdgeStar keeps the bedroom cool for us. Like most portable units when the compressor runs it's a bit loud but you get use to it, better than sweating in your own …" Read Full Review »
- Quality Oriented
In-House EdgeStar Extreme Cool 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater Review
Pretty Cool
- Cools the Whole Room
- Easy To Install
- Even Air Distribution
Pros
- Inaccurate Temperature
Cons
- Any Room
Best Uses
"The unit is used in about 450 square foot area and cools wonderfully. The price was amazing for the quality. I won't know about the energy efficiency until my next power bill comes. I'm not sure it shows the accurate temperature on the display, because it feels a lot cooler than what the display …" Read Full Review »
In-House EdgeStar Extreme Cool 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater Review
EDGESTAR 12,000 Air Condition/Heater
- Durable
- Good Value
- High Quality
Pros
- Instr slightly confusing
Cons
- Patio screen room
Best Uses
"Bought to use in my patio screened room. This room has Bronze tinted vinyl window shades that can be pulled down to shade the room which left the room to hot (with shades down no air would come through the screens) to use during peak hours of the day. This unit cools the room nicely for a few peop …" Read Full Review »
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