COSTWAY 12000BTU Portable Air Conditioner, 4-in-1 Oscillation Air Cooler with Cooling/Dehumidifier/Heater/Fan, 3 Speeds Fan for 450 sq.ft, Remote Control, WiFi Smart Control (12000BTU)

The media could not be loaded. With warmer temperature and higher energy cost in Southern California. I am searching for different ways to cool the house in limited area so I do not have to use central AC too often. I was split between a mini split air conditioner or a portable AC unit. My parents have mini split AC. It works well but it is stationary in 1 room. I decided to go with a portable AC unit so I can move it from room to room as needed. I went with Costway 12000btu portable air conditioner which is in the midlevel price range and the brand also makes different AC units for your needs.The package came damaged on the outside (I contacted the seller through Amazon and they responded right away in less than 24hrs), but with solid protection nothing was damaged to the AC unit. AC is much heavier than I thought. It has 4 caster wheels for effortless movement. Set up is pretty easy and the package comes with everything you need, but I waited 1 day before testing it out as recommended.Operation is easy with the on-board control panel, and remote, or phone app. I only use the control panel and the phone app so far. Phone app is easy to setup and only takes couple minutes. Only thing you cannot control the AC unit with phone app is sleep setting which I find very odd.Once the AC unit is on it gets very cold right away. I use this AC in an 800sq ft area(whole house is 2000sq ft) and this AC is rated for 450sq ft. With outdoor temp in the high 80s F, the AC is able to lower the indoor temperature by 1 degree in less than 30 minutes. The 1 degree does not seem much, but the cold air combines with Vornado air circulator every in the family is comfortable with cooler air. I could have purchased the 14000 btu portable AC unit but I was afraid it would be too big or too heavy to move around.I have used this AC almost everyday for the last several weeks in the late afternoon. Everything is working flawlessly and the noise level is not as loud as expected. The only inconvenience is I have to check the water drainage container everyday before it overflows. 5-star for portable air conditioner.

This unit works very well, the squirrel cage fan can really propel the air too. My area is pretty humid at the moment so the AC cooling is making 3 gallons of water per day in condensation. I had to install an external condensation pump to keep up. But it is doing its job!

Water keep filling up and turning off the unit. The manual states to put drain hoses in the top drain line. I did that he keeps filling up in the bottom drain line. It stops running after 2 hours of running. I have to take unit outside to drain outside to get it to heat again. Ask for return it was approved. No shipping included. I just paid 234.00 to ship it back. I'm very unhappy with the whole thing. I will never buy form this company again.

I really like this 4-in-1 air conditioner. It works like a charm. Shipping packages is good. There are rollers at the bottom of the air conditioner, which is very convenient. The white of air conditioning matches very much with household environment. The dehumidification function is also one of my favorites. I recommended this one.

So far I only used the AC, but looking forward to using the heat as well. I like how fins can move up and down or fixed positions. Very affordable and works great

Easy to setup and use. Quiet enough though that depends on fan speed. But overall it's a very good unit!

I really investigated portable air conditioners and was excited for this one. Great BTU's and price was right. Then there was a delay in shipping :( and when it did arrive, not an air conditioner! I received a tall jewelry box with lights and mirror. Needless to say less than satisfied. Here's the crazy part...I ordered it again. (it's really the one I want!), so we'll see how this goes.

The air conditioner was damaged, appeared used and the wheels are broken.