First off this unit arrived almost a week early! It is bigger than I thought it would be but not overly huge that you can't tuck it in the corner. It cools my entire living room and kitchen area which has to be about 400 square ft. So it can crank out the cool air. You do not need a drain pan unless you plan on using this as a dehumidifier. The remote comes with batteries which is another plus cause I hate trying to track those things down. The only down side is it does make a bit of a whirring noise from the cooling compressor thing. But I hardly notice it when I turn my tv up an extra click. Overall, really happy with this purchase
I've owned a couple of portable ac units previously and I've been using this now for a couple weeks. So far, I'm impressed.
Firstly, I was hoping it was going to be easy to install as that’s one of the things that attracted me to this unit and I have to say, it was really simple. Unlike the previous two units, this one came with a pre-assembled installation kit straight out of the box which meant I only had to spend a couple of minutes putting it together. I was also surprised that the unit looked like it did in the photos, both modern and attractive.
The power of the unit was perfect for me. My room is around 400 sq. feet and this unit was able to cool it down by around 15 degrees in half an hour, I measured it. It's a powerful machine.
Thankfully, the unit is quiet! The previous two I owned were loud and my dog was always up at night when it was on. Fan mode on the lowest setting is pretty quiet but the added sleep mode meant no sudden disturbances and no awake dog at night!
It’s only been a couple of weeks but I like it so far and looking forward to putting the other functions to the test throughout the year.
This is helping us get through some really high temperatures this year without having the AC going all the time.
It is quite simple to set up, the only adjustment we had to make was to shorten the window partition. I have to say it is quite noisy when the compressor turns on and does have a hum while running but find it's bearable for the relief we're getting. I assume all units will have some noise; even our basic fan makes some noise.
Not in regards to the AC, I want to add please be very careful of the insurance warranty offers on Amazon since they are only good after the manufacturer warranty has expired. It's extremely cheap and tempting but if the manufacture warranty is for a year, you are paying for a year on top of this for the same period of time but cannot use it unless the manufacturer does not back up their warranty. They need to change the option to only begin when manufacturer warranty has expired. and because of the small amount no one fights this and the insurance companies are raking all it in. Just my 2 cents for free.
I was actually impressed by how easy it was to unpack and setup. Unlike some large shipped items that are over-wrapped and you pretty much need a box knife to open, the packaging sort of unravels off the unit and took only a minute or two to remove.
I went for the portable version because my windows are a non-standard size, and also because I only need this for about 4 months a year so it's much easier to roll this away into a closet at the end of summer then having to de-install and store a big bulky thing.
It starts putting out cold air within about 10-15 seconds... surprisingly quickly (kind of like the AC in a new car)! The fan is strong but the noise level is not bad at all. Very happy with this.
Without a doubt, this is the coolest thing I've ever spent money on (lol).
Seriously though, this has almost everything I'd ever want in an AC. It was surprisingly easy to set up on my own, even as a novice. Just about everything was pre-assembled, so the only hard part for me was getting the window bracket installed. My room setup and vertical window did make it a little tricky to install, but I wasn't too bothered by it since it took less than 10 minutes to get it just right. I do wonder if they could've made that bracket a little easier to adjust though; I like to keep my finger nails short for typing, and that ended up making it really difficult to get the tack out without using my teeth. But, again, it's a minor annoyance, and thankfully I won't ever have to deal with it again.
This unit does come readily available with sealing tape to keep the inside air from flowing back out. That said, I did end up having to buy a little bit more to close off the top area. For reference, my window is 3 ft tall and slides from the left side, and my window alignment is a little wonky (which I do not care to fix right now), so I had to use 2 long strips along both sides of the bracket to cover the gaps. If I had just a little bit more than what came with it, I'd be able to cover it entirely. But hey, I guess you can't please everyone? But in most other scenarios, the tape you get should pretty much cover it. I'd suggest buying extra tape ahead of time if you find yourself in a similar situation to mine.
Btw, this unit does come with one set of batteries for the remote. You don't see that very often anymore, and I genuinely appreciate it.
One other minor gripe is that the remote does not have very good reach, and has to be aimed at the unit for it to work. I was hoping I could use it from my porch, which is where I go to read before going to bed, but oh well. Again, nothing too upsetting for me.
Okay, now for the juicy bits. Before I go on, I would like to say that I'm using this for the sole purpose of enhancing my sleep. I live in a somewhat noisy household, with one person in particular who's hard of hearing and enjoys watching TV until the earliest hours of the morning. The living room is far enough away that I can block the noise by closing my bedroom door, but then I have no air circulation (I swear nothing comes out of my vent). So I decided to buy this not only so I can get my room temperature lower than 73 degrees (60-70 is recommended by sleep experts), but so I could close my door without making my room insanely warm and uncomfortable. I was able to accomplish that on the very first night the AC came in, and it was wonderful! Now I can sleep as early as I want without having to work around someone else's sleep schedule, and it was great.
The AC cools the room down very quickly, and man is it cold! My room is now at a comfortable 68 degrees, and I could not be more delighted to have it. Overall, I would say that I am thrilled to own this unit, and I'm excited to finally be able to get my sleep under control despite my situation. It was definitely worth saving up for!
Feature Product
- Stylish, powerful & dependable - cools rooms up to 300-400 Sq. Ft. Thermal overload protection for added safety & peace of mind. Automatic vertical wind motion helps distribute powerful cool air evenly for fast & consistent cooling
- Dual filters designed to protect from dust & hair to extend product life & performance. Filters clean easily under a faucet for easy maintenance. Full set window kit included for quick & easy installation for vertical and horizontal windows (max. Hose length is 4 feet)
- Designed for comfort with 3 fan speeds, sleep mode, digital controls, 24 hour energy saving timer & remote control with digital display included
- Stress-free auto evaporation - no bucket to empty (except in areas with high humidity). built-in dehumidifier removes up to 80 pints/24 hours with continuous drain option for long unattended operation
- 9000 btu (ashrae-128 standard)/5000 btu (doe+ 2017 standard)
Description
Specification:
Dimension: 18.9" x 15.7" x 31.3" (W X D X H)
Color: White/Black
Cooling Capacity: 9000 BTU
Refrigerant: R410A
Voltage/Hertz: 115V/60Hz
Power Consumption: 8A Current
Air Flow: 241 CFM
Filter Type: Washable
Exhaust Hose: Single
Length of Exhaust Hose: 26.6", 36.2" to 52.2" (67.5cm, 92cm to 132.5cm)
Remote Control: Yes/ with LCD display
What's in the Box?
1 Honeywell Portable Air Conditioner
3-in-1 Pre-assembled hose with connectors
1 Full Function Digital Remote Control
1 User Manual
1 Year Warranty
1 Window Bracket Panel Adapter
The Honeywell HL series portable air conditioner combines 3-in-1 technology into one luscious and sleek body, cooling and dehumidifying areas up to 400 square feet. It features an auto-evaporation system, a reliable dehumidifying function as well as a traditional three speed fan only function delivering optimum cooling, dehumidification and fresh ventilation. The full-function remote control allows you to operate each feature from across the room. Unlike a fixed air conditioner unit, the Honeywell Portable Air Conditioner requires no permanent installation and the smooth-gliding caster wheels provide easy mobility from room to room. A special sleep mode setting allows you to control the temperature for comfort during the night. This portable air conditioner comes with everything needed including a flexible exhaust hose and an easy-to-install window venting kit. The window vent can be removed when the unit is not in use.
Very pleased with purchase! Makes room very cold,petty quiet. The drainage is sparse. Bigger then I expected but the parts to fit in window fit nicely and snug.
Pros:
It cools well; down to 60° F.
Easy to set up. (Please note that once your cut the shipping straps, lift the box straight up to reveal the a/c.)
It is fairly intuitive to understand and use.
Cons:
It is loud while the compressor is on. You will need to increase the TV volume... a lot.
The timer is only in hourly increments. I wish it was programmable, or at least in 15 or 30 minute increments.
It is heavy. It WILL take two people to move it up/down a staircase.
The remote is not back-lit and the buttons do not light up. We have to turn on a light in the middle of the night.
In spite of the shortcomings of this a/c, it is still a life-saver. I'm going through menopause and I bought this portable a/c for our upstairs bedroom that the central unit doesn't quite cool down. For us, the pros outweigh the cons.
It does the job. Seems like the dehumidifier mode blows colder air than to the a/c mode. Not sure why, but I and the dog appreciate it, especially during the Southern California heatwave. Easy access to filters to clean them and simple set up of the unit adds to the convenience of the product. Another added bonus is the hum of the compressor is a good source of white noise.
Like: 1. Cooling up the living room quickly even it’s 750 sq ft which is larger than 400 sq ft it said to be able to cover. Besides, I’ve an open area from the living room to upstairs. My Guinea pigs, my puppy & me still feel comfortably cool enough.
2. Powerful
3. Looks good
Dislike: everybody said it’s super loud when it vibrates but I found a solution to fix it: I put 5 pieces of coasters inside the shell at the left side of the machine, the noise now is acceptable & doesn’t bother me. Otherwise, I would want to get rid of it as I couldn’t stand the loud noise.
SW Florida New Review: Use - less than a week. I am a window A/C user for decades. Our window A/C broke causing extensive water damage. "Let's try a new thing." A Honeywell was our choice!
Conclusion: Pros: I believe this A/C would work more efficiently with greater consistency of temp, if used in a single-wide open living space.
Con: Not perfect for "evenly" cooling two adjoining rooms connected by standard door (as we do have).
Our adjustment - Enjoy living areas at perect desired temps throughout days - while dismissing warmer BR temps during day. Make use of blankets while watching TV during "transitioning" time of 3 hours between 9:00 p.m. - Midnight. Enjoy perfect temp for "falling alseep," waking up to turn on bedside as temps rise.
. Here's our story.
Pros: I am a handicap woman, and this was a SNAP to install. Literally, one end snaps into the unit and the other end snaps into the window plate. Window end "rotates" making "alignment" perfect without struggling to manipulate the hose for perfect alignment.
Pros" Vent panel door opens automatically when machine is turned on, and air flows directly in front of machine. I can control air flow up to ceiling or down toward floor.
Con: Machine is quite heavy - I won't be moving it around over the carpet. (Though I can "push" it a bit).
Con: Machine is really wide / bigger than desired.
Visually: Machine looks fine, but again big. The huge plastic, accordion "stretch" hose is n eyesore.
Pros-The hose "crimps" back so you can minimize the length of hose to only what is needed.
Pros- Because hose "stretches" it provides some control of machine placement.
Noise Pros: More quiet than expected - More quiet than the new window fan we replaced it with.
It does make "sound" but closer to low, dull, steady "humming," NOT like the noise of parts/motor rumbling, clanking, or "working hard" to put out.
Pros: This A/C cools two adjoining rooms. It is positioned in our 25'x11' kitchen/living room and the A/C is positioned to blow air directly into our 14' x 11' master bedroom.
Efficiency out put of cool air: Starts to cool immediately.
Cons: We're still experimenting Living areas will get substantially colder than bedroom throughout day, if A/C is set and remains between 74-76 degrees (while outside temps mid-high 80s). We'll see when Florida tempts hit 9O - 100 how it performs.
Con: Will not provide steady, consistency of preferred temperature throughout both Living area and bedroom (The window A/C did. A big window box fan is needed (in connecting doorway) to draw cooler air from LR into BR.
Pro/Con: We have learned to set the A/C down to 70 degrees around 9:00 p.m. to cool down BR for sleep around midnight. This makes the living area "cold" and we need a blanket when watching TV. I've learned that if I leave the A/C set on 70 throughout the "night," the bedroom gets "too" cold and I wake in middle of night. Hmmm. Compromise: I have set a small 10" fan on bedside table. Just before hoping into bed, I turn A/C back up to 72. I can sleep a few hours but start to toss and turn around 5:00 a.m. cause of rising temp. I turn on my little bedside fan to blow directly on me, and I am able to go back to sleep.
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