HOMEOWNER .net http://www.homeowner.net Home owner's insurance, best rates and local agents. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:27:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Goodman 13 SEER Air Conditioner System with Gas Furnace 80% AFUE 2 Stage & Vertical Coil available in Nationwide http://www.homeowner.net/2009/goodman-13-seer-air-conditioner-system-with-gas-furnace-80-afue-2-stage-vertical-coil-available-in-nationwide/ http://www.homeowner.net/2009/goodman-13-seer-air-conditioner-system-with-gas-furnace-80-afue-2-stage-vertical-coil-available-in-nationwide/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:27:40 +0000 HomeOwner.Net Editor http://www.homeowner.netgoodman-13-seer-air-conditioner-system-with-gas-furnace-80-afue-2-stage-vertical-coil-available-in-nationwide/ Compare Prices

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]]> http://www.homeowner.net/2009/goodman-13-seer-air-conditioner-system-with-gas-furnace-95-afue-2-stage-available-in-nationwide/feed/ 0 Haier HPR10XC6 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner available in Nationwide http://www.homeowner.net/2009/haier-hpr10xc6-10-000-btu-portable-air-conditioner-available-in-nationwide/ http://www.homeowner.net/2009/haier-hpr10xc6-10-000-btu-portable-air-conditioner-available-in-nationwide/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:27:40 +0000 HomeOwner.Net Editor http://www.homeowner.nethaier-hpr10xc6-10-000-btu-portable-air-conditioner-available-in-nationwide/ Compare Prices

]]> http://www.homeowner.net/2009/haier-hpr10xc6-10-000-btu-portable-air-conditioner-available-in-nationwide/feed/ 0 Friedrich USC Thru the Wall Sleeve for Uni Fit Air Conditioners available in Nationwide http://www.homeowner.net/2009/friedrich-usc-thru-the-wall-sleeve-for-uni-fit-air-conditioners-available-in-nationwide/ http://www.homeowner.net/2009/friedrich-usc-thru-the-wall-sleeve-for-uni-fit-air-conditioners-available-in-nationwide/#comments Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:27:40 +0000 HomeOwner.Net Editor http://www.homeowner.netfriedrich-usc-thru-the-wall-sleeve-for-uni-fit-air-conditioners-available-in-nationwide/
Friedrich USC Thru the Wall Sleeve for Uni Fit Air Conditioners Friedrich USC Thru the Wall Sleeve for Uni Fit Air Conditioners
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Editorial Review: Thru the Wall Sleeve for Friedrich Uni Fit Air Conditioners 5.6 / 6.0 Cool Amps 8.8EER 3.8 Moisture Removal Pints per Hour

Product Feature: 230 / 208 Volt Rated

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Amcor AL10000E 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Amcor AL10000E 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
This Portable Air Conditioner from Amcor cools with 10,000 BTUs and can remove up to 38 pints of moisture per day from a 17-x-20-foot room. The unit features “Continuous On” and 1-to-12-hour digital timer settings, perfect for cooling the room any time of day. Smooth rolling casters help make moving the unit from room to room a breeze, while the 8-foot cord can be plugged into any grounded outlet.
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Sunpentown WA-1230H 12000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Sunpentown WA-1230H 12000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Stay COOL or WARM and breathe fresher air with our new 12,000btu units. Ideally cools or heats an area up to 400sq.ft. Effectively improves air circulation in poorly ventilated spaces and maximizes energy efficiency. Uses new UL required LCDI plug. Self-Evaporating Technology – during the cooling or heating process, water is extracted from the air into the unit. Most of this water is then recycled and used to cool the cooling coils and make it run more efficiently, cooling as well as energy.
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Editorial Review: Stay COOL or WARM and breathe fresher air with our 12,000btu units. Ideally cools or heats an area up to 400sq.ft. Effectively improves air circulation in poorly ventilated spaces and maximizes energy efficiency. Uses new UL required LCDI plug. Self Evaporating Technology during the cooling or heating process, water is extracted from the air into the unit. Most of this water is then recycled and used to cool the cooling coils and make it run more efficiently, cooling as well as energy. Continuous drainage highly recommended when using Heating mode. Exhaust hose installation required and all standard accessories included.

Product Feature: Self-evaporating system; 3-1/5-pint water tank; 12-hour timer; air filter

Customer Review: M. Lake on 2005-09-10 said:
Summary: If reliability isn’t important to you…
Rating: 1

I placed an order to purchase a Sunpentown portable air conditioner and went to their facility in City of Industry, California to pick it up. When I arrived, another gentlemen was there to pick up his WA-1230H that was in for repair. This got me concerned about the purchase I was about to make so I asked him some questions about it. It turns out that this was *** THE THIRD TIME *** he had brought his AC in for repairs. After the second time his unit broke down, Sunpentown provided him with a new one (which was the one he was picking up from being repaired that day). He told me that the first time his AC broke was within 3 days of purchasing it. 2 separate units breaking down a total of 3 times = YIKES!

Needless to say I began feeling very uncomfortable about throwing down almost $500 on an AC (WA-1220H) that I was no longer confident in. I asked one of the employees about the reliability of the air conditioner I was about to receive and he said it was “good.” “So it’s not great or excellent?” I questioned. He laughed nervously and then went on to explain that the reliability depended on how the unit was treated (during transport, whether you had pets and cleaned out the filters regularly, etc.). He didn’t give off much of a confident vibe while he talked about the product. That, combined with seeing the poor guy picking up his AC after the third repair, provoked me to cancel my order and walk out the door. My gut feeling was that I would be very disappointed with this purchase and that I would have been kicking myself for not paying heed to the warning signs.

I’ve decided to not purchase a portable AC. Instead, I’m opting to look for a set up that’s more reliable. It will be more of a hassle installing, but I will at least be able to enjoy the AC without worrying that it will break down.
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Sunpentown WA-1230E 12000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Sunpentown WA-1230E 12000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
The Sunpentown WA-1230E 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner cools your home with a breath of fresh air. The Sunpentown WA-1230E features: dehumidifier function, fan function, 12,000 BTU, washable air filter, energy efficient, no water tank to empty, 400 square feet cooling capacity, digital temperature display, 2 speed, activated carbon filter, programmable timer, casters for portability, built-in water tank, remote control, and easy grip handle. You will love the performance of the Sunpentown WA-1230E 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner.
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Editorial Review: Stay COOL and breathe fresher air with our 12,000btu units. Ideally cools an area up to 400sq.ft. Effectively improves air circulation in poorly ventilated spaces and maximizes energy efficiency. Uses new UL required LCDI plug. Self Evaporating Technology during the cooling process, water is extracted from the air into the unit. Most of this water is then recycled and used to cool the cooling coils and make it run more efficiently, cooling as well as energy. Continuous drainage highly recommended when using Heating mode. Exhaust hose installation required and all standard accessories included.

Product Feature: 3-1/5-pint water tank; 12-hour timer; air filter; carbon filter

Accessory: B000VIGA6Y Sunpentown 12A-Halogen Replacement Halogen Tube for PH-12A

Customer Review: K. Kohlhepp from Seattle, WA on 2006-07-29 said:
Summary: The description forgot to mention that you MUST drain the water
Rating: 2
I bought this AC unit during the excess heat wave this summer. The unit, (once properly vented) works really well for cooling my bed room but it shuts off when the water needs drained. Durning these hot temperatures this is after only 2-2.5 hrs. Draining the water is not an easy task because the drain is only 1 inch from the floor so you can only use a really really shallow dish. It does come with a hose to connect to a drain for continous drainage but the drain must be below or at the same level as the AC unit.

This drainage problem makes the unit NOT useful for long term cooling (you can’t run it all night or use it to cool while at work)

As a long term solution I am working on buidling a stand to set the unit on for continous drainage into a bucket but it is heavey and vibration makes noise a problem. Other portable AC unit have a collecting bottle which is easy to revome for drainage.

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Sunpentown WA-1010E 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner Sunpentown WA-1010E 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner
Stay cool quickly and easily with the Sunpentown Portable Air Conditioner. Sunpentown’s versatile system features a 10,000 BTU heater option, a 12-hour timer, and self-evaporating technology. This energy efficient air conditioner comes equipped with a digital temperature display to make small changes to any room’s temperature. The standard fire resistant PVC housing and activated carbon filter keep users safe during use. With a remote controlled dehumidifier function, directional and washable filter, this air cooling system puts comfort within reach. Save time and energy at home with the Sunpentown Portable Air Conditioner.
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Editorial Review: Stay COOL and breathe fresher air with our WA-1010 units. Enjoy a comfortable year-round environment with an air conditioner unit. Cooling, dehumidifying and fan features all in one. Powered by a 10,000btu cooling capacity, it ideally cools or heats an area up to 300sq.ft. Uses new UL required LCDI, Leakage-Current Detection and Interruption, plug. Self Evaporating Technology during the cooling or heating process, water is extracted from the air into the unit. Most of this water is then recycled and used to cool the cooling coils and make it run more efficiently, cooling as well as energy. Exhaust hose installation required and all standard accessories included.

Product Feature: Measures 16 by 15 by 30 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Customer Review: Ruth18 from CA USA on 2006-07-23 said:
Summary: Efficient ,very quiet ,very cool , low energy consumer
Rating: 5
Before buying this unit , I did lots and lots of research. Consensus seems to be that you need about 40% more BTUs for a portable air conditioner than for a window AC and about an additional 10% more in BTUs if room gets lots of sun. I think this is why so many posters on many portable AC reviews(all brands)complain of lack of cooling. They buy units that are too small because they base it on the BTUS needed for window units. You can use a search engine to get guidelines for size or AC needed. I use this Sunpentown 1010E in a 275 square foot room that gets lots of afternoon sun. It cools very well with a strong air flow. No matter what you buy, look for cubic feet per minute air output. More air flow , more cool air. This one is 276 cubic feet per minute, which is more flow than many of the others of its size.

The foam insulation for this unit is ugly looking but it does seem to fill up the gaps in the window space so no air seems to get in or out. I keep the hose straight and as short as possible(it accordian folds to shorter length)so that hot air exits quickly and there is less heat reintroduced into the room.

Re ugly foam:You can also go to a store that sells and cuts plexiglass to window opening size and have them cut a circle to vent the hose(pricey because cutting a circle is expensive-$25 for the circle and $5 per straight cut for the plexiglass edge). Gives a nicer look tho than the foam insulation! Someone else on another website recommended Formular(see corning website) pink foam insulation board that you can cut with exacto knife to fit the window and a hole for the hose. Dow also has similar insulation board–there is one that is foam board and one that is styrofoam. I got the foam board because it is more rigid and because it has a moisture resistent coating. Remember that it will be exposed to the outside of the house and might get some rainwater/sprinkler water on it. Also, the foam comes in large sheets(96″ high and 48″wide). I brought a box cutter to score/ cut it down to fit in my car. Used a six inch wide piece in my sliding glass door. Traced the inner circle of the exhaust nozzle

and used box cutter to make cuts around the circle and punched the circle out. I fit the hose through the hole and then attached the nozzle on the other side to keep hose in place.

I see Sunpentown also separately sells a metal sliding window insert with hole(other companies include it for free). Not sure if it is for this model or not. They have a website and very helpful customer service. I called them with questions twice before I bought.

I live in a dry area so I never have had to drain water. The machine also uses air condensation to cool the ac coils further so it is very energy efficient with great air floor and cools very well. Very, very quiet. I compared all portable acs in 9000 to 10000 BTU range to find the one with lowest watts consumed and this one draws only 873W / 8.15A. I have 15 amp breakers and didn’t want to cause tripping or overheating of wiring. Would have gone for 12000BTUs if I had 20 amp breakers since I have very sunny room. Cools well and better if you start it earlier in the day when not at highest heat of the day so it doesn’t have to work so hard(true for any ac actually) and will work more efficiently

Additional notes:All portable acs have non-insulated hoses, you can wrap them with insulation to reduce the amount of heat regenerated into the room.Also, the unit and hose should not be in the direct sun.
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Panasonic CW1805SU 18000 BTU Air Conditioner Panasonic CW1805SU 18000 BTU Air Conditioner
18,000/17,700 Btu/h (at 230V/208V: EER: 8.8/8.2: Air Swing: 4-Way Air Deflection System: 2 Cooling Speeds & 2 Fan Only Speeds: Ventilation Control: One-Touch Air Filter: Slide-Out Chassis
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Soleus 12000 BTU Air Conditioner Soleus 12000 BTU Air Conditioner
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