BLACK+DECKER Smart Portable Air Conditioner, 12,000 BTU for Rooms up to 550 Sq. Ft., Smart Portable AC with Follow Me Remote and Window Kit, BPACT12WT, White

I recently purchased the Portable Air Conditioner and I couldn't be happier with my decision! Here’s why this unit deserves all 5 stars:Cooling Performance: This portable AC is incredibly powerful! It quickly cools my 500 sq. ft. room within minutes. Even on the hottest days, it brings the temperature down to a comfortable level without much effort. The cooling speed is fast and consistent, providing relief even in the peak of summer.Energy Efficiency: I’m impressed with its energy efficiency, especially since it has a 5-star energy rating. My electricity bill hasn't spiked despite using it daily, which is a big plus for me. The eco-mode is particularly useful, balancing energy consumption without sacrificing performance.Noise Level: Unlike other air conditioners I've tried, this one operates very quietly. On the lowest setting, I can barely hear it running, making it ideal for sleeping or working. On the higher setting, it’s slightly louder but still within a tolerable range.Ease of Setup: Setting up the AC was straightforward. The included window kit is simple to install, and it took me less than 15 minutes to get it running. The unit itself is lightweight and easy to move around, so I can place it wherever I need it most.Remote Control & Features: The remote control is super convenient, allowing me to adjust the temperature, fan speed, and other settings without getting up. The digital display is clear, and the sleep mode ensures it cools quietly and gradually increases the temperature during the night.Portability: True to its name, this air conditioner is highly portable. The wheels at the bottom make it easy to roll it from one room to another. I’ve used it in my bedroom and living room with no hassle, and the compact size makes it perfect for apartments.Build Quality: The build quality feels solid. The plastic is durable, and it looks modern. Plus, it doesn’t take up too much space, making it perfect for small or medium-sized rooms.Final Thoughts: This portable AC has exceeded all my expectations. It's efficient, quiet, and does an excellent job of cooling my space quickly. It’s worth every penny and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a reliable and energy-efficient portable air conditioner. A fantastic buy!

After doing quite a bit of research, I decided to purchase the Black & Decker 14,000 BUT Portable AC. This unit is fantastic. I bought it for use in my 12' x 14' office. The office has two persons (my wife and I) and many computer systems (7 large servers, a couple of desktop systems, numerous battery backup units, numerous monitors, etc). To make matters worse, the office unfortunately gets full sun for more than 5 hours throughout the day. Though we have a central AC, the thermostat is in the family room ... so either the office is comfortable and the rest of the house if 68 degrees ... or the house is comfortable and the office is 86 degrees. Moreover, cost goes way up if we keep the office cool ... even if we were OK with the rest of the house cold like the north pole.Before this unit------------------Before we received this unit, the office would run anywhere from 82 - 86 degrees many times higher during summer. With this unit, we were able to keep the office easily at 72 degrees (much colder if we wanted).Shipping & Packaging-------------------------Shipping was great. The unit arrived in perfect packaging and was free from any scratches, dents or any other marks. Unpacking was very straight forward. As a reminder, the unit needs to be upright. Per the documentation, they suggest the unit be left upright for at least 6 hours before use ... preferably 24 hours. I decided to wait the 24 hours since I did not know how the unit was handled during the shipping process.Operation------------The unit pushes some seriously cold air. Like all AC units, when it starts-up, cold air does not come out immediately. But within 30 seconds of starting, it was blowing freezing cold air. Within 5 minutes the room cooled down and during the day, it maintained the temperature with ease (we set it for 72 degrees). In fact, we did set it down to 65 degrees and it would run until the room reached that temperature ... that was just simply too cold for us.Quiet-------This unit was much quieter than we expected. Even when on video conference calls using speaker-phone, there was no issue. Others on the call could not tell the unit was running. I am not saying the unit is stealth quiet, but the noise level was surprisingly low ... on-par with the fans from my computer servers.Why Returning?--------------If the unit was so great, they why would I return it? Well there were two issues with the unit I did not like: 1) Placement and 2) SecurityPlacement----------------Based on the layout of our office along with the servers, desks, multiple monitors, etc ... there was no real convenient location to put the unit. So how did we know the unit works well? I temporarily moved desks / computers out of the way so I could mount the hose and pass-through to the window. Originally, I had planned on drilling a hole in the wall (this is a 6" diameter hose!!!) and putting a one-way flange & baffle with a fine screen mesh to ensure no outside critters could get in. I bought this with the intent of installing it somewhat permanently. Even with this in mind, where I could place the unit would not be close enough to the flange for the exhaust hose. I could buy additional hose extensions but because of the diameter of the exhaust hose, I just could not easily run the hose behind desks, etc. Keep in mind the hose does not make 'right-angle' turns either. Also, the exhaust hose is rather sturdy - which is actually a good thing.Security----------The window mounting assembly is actually quite easy and seemed to work well for the intended purpose. As a reminder, I only ran the unit for a few days so not sure what the long-term durability of the hose and mounting assembly would be like. In any event, I am very security conscious. I did not feel the window mounting option allowed me to secure the window effectively enough to prevent someone from pushing the baffles in and then getting inside the office and our home.Who is this unit for ?------------------------This unit works exceptionally well especially for someone that needs to cool down a reasonably large room quickly and quietly. This probably would work great for 2nd floor (or higher floors) homes where outside access to the window would be limited or non-existent.I have decided to order a Mini Split AC instead. It will allow me the flexibility of placement and will enable me to maintain the security aspect.