10000 BTUs Portable Air Conditioner || Costway || Unboxing and Demo

[@kathyhegert4152]

Always love seeing you and Scott together!

[@youaintneverlied]

BEST thumbnail EVER!

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Love when Scott joins you…it’s always a fun time! ☺️

[@brendarobertson2145]

I love to see Scott and the way you two interact

[@angelar5145]

I love Scott being part of the review. I love to hear and see you guys banter back and forth. Great review. We are in middle Georgia so A/C isn't an option. Our humidity alone (usually around 90+%) makes air conditioning a must. Mold will grow inside your house fairly quickly. Every home has central air unless it was built prior to about 1950ish. This would also be GREAT in a camper if you have an A/C unit in there that needs help. We used one, during the middle of a camping trip in Florida, when our camper's A/C unit went on the fritz. It kept us from having to go back home.

[@judystahlman1620]

I do like Scott being involved.

[@bethr7726]

Hey Sophia, I have an idea regarding a timed on/off How about putting a “smart plug” in your socket then you could plug it into that and control it from your Alexa app ! Tell it to turn on at a specific time and even shut off at a specific time. I do this with a few things in my home and it is fantastic. You just need to make sure to leave it in the “on” position and control the on and off from the app. AC is a life changer ! Always happy to see Scott involved .

[@dcs7077]

I like Scott being there

[@cindakellogg1307]

I could NOT imagine living without central air! No one would want to be around me! LOL

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

It is always fun to see Scott in a video.

[@cgd1125]

I've been thinking about when we get older as far as my husband lugging the AC upstairs and putting a very large AC in our downstairs window. This is a great idea for when we get older. Much safer. Thank you for doing the review. I didn't know much about these AC's. I have our AC on when I bake and it really does help.

[@mindashort8412]

Love seeing Scott!

[@shawnasmith3046]

Love hearing Scott’s input. Great video!

[@leonieapps5927]

What a great team - many thanks Sophia & Scott! xo 😘

[@tiahill832]

Hi Scott and Sophia - Thanks for sharing! Have a great weekend! ❤😘😊

[@monamorgan8614]

Two weeks of hot weather LOL We have HOT humid weather from mid May through Oct!! You need central heat and air. Almost zero noise( always set unit on tge side yard , never near the back door area!!) It controls the humidity too. Those you have are to much work if you have to pack them away in the Fall and drag them back out come Spring

[@mygreatchallenge]

It s not that easy to install central air in an almost 100 year old house. Not every one can afford to have their ceilings ripped open to accommodate vents and such. And the other systems are even more expensive. Appreciate your input though.

[@sandracollins7938]

Great having Scott on video helping you demonstrate.......that was fun. Nice air unit, we have full house heating & air. Couldn't live without it. Down south it's a must, very, very few places don't have central heat & air. That was a nice unit though.

[@donnawiseman9311]

It’s great to see Scott joining you!! Looks like a nice unit. If we needed one, I would definitely invest in this one.

[@twinma0454]

Would like to see your room temp before and after. To see how quickly it cooled down the room. I find portable AC’s don’t cool as well as window units.

[@rutheis]

Thanks for the detailed demo. Very helpful. It's always interesting to get a man's perspective, so thumbs up for Scott!

[@NicolettaDeDominicis]

You and Scott…what a beautiful couple !!! Have a nice summer! 👋 from Rome

[@jamiekonz9151]

Great seeing Scott.

[@louiseeiffel1014]

Good demo. It's got me thinking. Thanks for the review.

[@SamanthaElerding]

Thank you so much for this walk through. I was looking for something that gave me a better idea of what I was getting myself into. I appreciate you both 🙏🏻 Sophia and Scott.

[@Minimadaa]

Your thumbnail made me laugh 😂 I am actually in the market for this exact product so very timely!!

[@megan2176]

Came to say that exact thing! Hilarious thumbnail! I want to burst out laughing but am sitting in public. I'll save a good cackle for when I'm home! 🤣😂🤣

[@sherrygantt2158]

Nice review. Really good idea having Scott there. To help set it up. And, to get his opinion too. Love the video. Hope you can get a good night's sleep with it. If they sold CPap machines. You could order Scott one to help with his breathing. LOL

[@laixenuocmy]

Hi Sophia and Scott, thank you for sharing your honest review. Can you share with me the length and width of the window kit adapter (not the window kit) - the one with the round rectangular shape? Thanks

[@mygreatchallenge]

You mean the mouth piece that goes into the sliding window cover?

[@laixenuocmy]

Yes, it is the component 3 in the manual. I just need the measurement for the round rectangular surface. Can you help me measure please? Thanks.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Approximately 9 1/2 x 4 1/4

[@laixenuocmy]

Thank you for the responses.

[@juststoppingby390]

Totally agree about the tubes. Couldn't cost too much for a proper snap in option or a screw in option. Sound wise it's comparable with everything we have here in Spain you do get used to it

[@artbrutnewyork]

Thanks for the overview. I would have liked to see more focus on the actual cooling availability of a room.

[@janines446]

Love the air conditioner and Scott is Awesome. 😊💕

[@juststoppingby390]

Yep we have our own right now. It's been 42 degrees today. Phew so humid too

[@AZHITW]

Hottest ever in Phoenix AZ in my lifetime was 122°F, a little higher than our usual 110° - 115° so A/C is a must in the desert southwest. Then again when I lived in Phoenix back in the mid-1950s we had no A/C and no evaporative cooler, but Phoenix was smaller and not the heat island it is today with all the concrete, blacktop, and houses holding in the heat.

[@alishagilstrap2941]

I live in Alabama. Very hot summers. We have central air and heat. The temps are hot here in the summer but the humidity is the worst. I do love spring and fall. We can raise our windows and save electricity.

[@terrinash9698]

they mentioned that they only need AC a couple weeks out of the year-Wow! I live in a area that is usually in the mid 80s by March April & May the 90s. June through sept is tripple digits on the regular. We would not survive without AC tomorrow it will be 108 later in the week it will be around 110.

[@doogieRN1]

Hey, Ms. Sophia!! I have not watched one of your videos in a while now, I love your videos! And what a surprise to have Mr. Scott, I appreciated him being in it, and yes, the a/c unit also reminds me of a Star Wars droid😊. I am in the market for a portable a/c unit. My mother is in her 80s, and I am in my 40s. I can't lift those window units, and my brothers are getting old too 😅. I would also like one that is easy to remove and easy to put away for the season. And like you, Ms. Sophia, I like its unnoticeable look but it is nice and neat looking, which would be nice in this apartment, which I am still decluttering 😅. Thank you. It's good to see you and Scott. I will be back catching up on any other videos I have missed. ❤ you Ms. Sophia ❤ you Mr. Scott. Thanks!

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

I grew up in Connecticut and we didn’t have air conditioning either. Although I do kinda remember have a window a/c in our kitchen at some point. Never really remember ever being hot in the summer but I was a kid. I live in Florida now and thank god for a/c !!!! When we have a hurricane with no electric we are completely miserable 🤪🤪 Crossing fingers that does not happen this year.

[@jules4Him]

I received this unit yesterday and I'm bummed after watching your video (which was very informative) because my window is too small also and I have no way to cut off a piece of the slider. I'm an older homebound widow with no help so I guess this won't work for me. Thank you for a very detailed video!

[@mygreatchallenge]

Can t you make your own piece out of foam core or cardboard?

[@jules4Him]

@@mygreatchallenge I can hardly get out of bed so don't know but it's a thought. I got this because my power went out all afternoon Monday and I thought I would die. This would run on my power station for 12 hours. Thank you :)

[@jules4Him]

I was able to get another window kit that has four mix and match panels and that worked for me. They shouldn't advertise it to fit 17inch window to 61 inch window because of the hole. Mine is 30 inches and so that was not fair. I like it but wish it had three speeds so I could cut the noise some. It's putting out plenty of air for sure!

[@teresasmith3366]

I live in GA. I couldn't imagine not having air in the summer!! Oh shot, we us it all year long😂😂

[@Vanessa-pm6qw]

Sophia, I'm glad you like air conditioning. But please don't freeze to death. I love this video

[@denisecarter5117]

Yay Scott.

[@zephyr332]

But it’s supposed to work as a dehumidifier and remove moisture from the air whilst it’s set to AC mode, doesn’t it?? I’m just confused why “Dehumidifier” is a separate function, unless it’s just giving you the option to use it exclusively as a dehumidifier?

[@parkerbohnn]

Don't use the dehumidifier mode and don't drain the water in A/C mode as the water cools the compressor. Only drain some of the water in A/C mode if it gets near full. I read the entire manual and zero instructions on the inside louver that cuts off half of the opening. It seems like its fixed.

[@laura1043]

You guys are so funny you should do more reviews together

[@shellyleach3377]

We have a White Costway. We love it. Did it come with a clear tube for draining. We drain into a large container.

[@mygreatchallenge]

Yes it did. We keep it in the nearby dresser.

[@1720toka]

You might like A/C better when you live where it's 110. I can't imagine no A/C when it that hot.

[@melanies4065]

we had 2 older versions of a portable a/c I really hope they have made changes..... I hope this was just a fluke for our home but it would create a vacuum in our house and the water heater wouldn't vent because the a/c unit was pulling air down our water heater vent so all the exhaust from the water heater was in our basement. Just something to watch out for if you have any thing that isn't a direct vent!

[@affluentwoman9476]

Do you still have this? It is still working?

[@MOMandSONCOOKING]

hi .. what camera did you used it?

[@mygreatchallenge]

I a. Not sure I understand your question

[@MOMandSONCOOKING]

@@mygreatchallenge i mean :What camera did you use to shoot this video? sorry my bad english 😀

[@MOMandSONCOOKING]

canon? sony? and what the type ?

[@mygreatchallenge]

Oh. It s a Sony zv

[@melissaspencer632]

Love the thumbnail😂

[@annieb0507]

Is your window not vulnerable for someone to break in?

[@mygreatchallenge]

I would not leave it in the window when we re not home. The rest of the house has multiple motion detectors etc.

[@mariacampuzano1398]

Best video so far thank you

[@lighthealerastrid1465]

You have to have big windows. I had a similar unit but the width of the part that fits into a sliding widow was way too long to fit either my horizontal or vertically sliding window. I called the manufacturer and they said yes, the window has to be wider than that.

[@mygreatchallenge]

You can cut the plastic to size. It s easier to fit that when the window is larger than the piece.

[@LiamLukasLinus]

I live in Sweden and we also do not have ac. I also own portable on but always need the drain because when in ac use it dehumidefys automatic, about a bucket aday. I am installing this years a multisplit ac, it's 15,000 so it is expesive

[@misshippi971]

We didnt have air conditioning when I was a kid and we would have many days over 100 degrees with 90% humidity. Now I would not and could not live without it.

[@Ladythyme]

I guess it comes down to personal preference…. I don’t care for air conditioning in general either but those portable ones don’t do it for me at all. I’d get a mini split if I truly wanted something more permanent but I live in NW NJ & I have one window air conditioner in case I seriously need something and for the few days in the weeks here and there, especially in August, that the heat gets to me I will use it …. I’ve had a couple of those portable ones …just to try them out…I hated the space they take up in any room they are used in …which when used in a small room already is unacceptable to me….also the vent hose generates it’s own heat if used long enough …so it also needs to cool the heat it generates…and frankly it’s easier to put in a window unit than trying to adjust those to fit certain windows ….we just plop it in the window, seal it up and plug it in…only takes maybe 20 minutes….and from the sound of you portable one my window unit is just as quiet or quieter …hope it works for you.

[@melissaspencer632]

I get cold in air conditioning duringnthe day but i need a cool bedroom at night to sleep. Thanks to menopause!

[@gccoupe2]

you guys are great . awesome review

[@christopherbemus7271]

Okay , because I felt silly for a moment when trying to fit the window guard in my window , I didn’t know I need to cut the thing … ! Thanks … I will ask for a saw of some type !! Peace Love & Cool air !

[@eprohoda]

like~that is useful editing! :))

[@alwaysinstyle4601]

The temperature is rising and the AC is a necessity, in Greece too, but we use permanent units installed on the walls in each room, in my appartment for example we have four units. I see in movies and videos that it is common in the US to use portable ones, why is that may I ask ?

[@jessicat1013]

Depends on where you live. But all houses I lived in had central heating and a/c. That’s what is more common. Some apartments will have wall units or you have to buy your own window ac. But most apartments especially newer ones now have central air.

[@dawnmansfield6101]

Good job. I just bought an install that same model yesterday. Do you have any idea how to change the temperature read out from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

[@mygreatchallenge]

Good question. Not sure.

[@parkerbohnn]

@@mygreatchallenge Use the remote to change between Celsius to Fahrenheit or back the other way. It's the button just above the power button on the remote. Toggle it left or right.

[@jkerr7810]

This was very helpful thank u for the help ❤

[@bakecall]

How hot does it get out there? Here in California it gets up to 113 degrees. I just ordered this and waiting on it. Is it strong enough to cool off a whole small bedroom?

[@mygreatchallenge]

It s cool enough for us. In July we have averages in the mid to high 80s

[@ceelee492]

What did you think? I live in So Cal and considering buying this brand.

[@parkerbohnn]

@@mygreatchallenge How does the inside louver move? All I see is half the opening cut off by some big black piece of plastic on the righthand side looking from the back of it to the front.

[@blackfootchata86]

Hello all. I can't seem to find the drain tube size. Any one know?

[@dcs7077]

I like it, but don’t need a/c in the uk!

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

This was just ❤ entertaining. I can't imagine not having central air conditioning. Climate control is essential for many reasons. Proper climate control maintains the environment so your house humidity remains low enough to avoid mold growth. You can have a separate dehumidifier. Central air tends to handle dehumidifying. Air conditioning is a necessity with computers and electronics. Moisture and heat damage things, especially books, art work, everything. Museums and archives, as you know, are climate controlled. Any place with a lot of electronics is going to be climate controlled. Wherever I live is going to be climate controlled. As for me, I am not a nice person 😅 unless the temperature is below 68°F and the humidity is at or below 50%. If you want a bigger option that isn't quite as massive as a central air unit plus ductwork, you can look at a mini split for bigger rooms. I have to install a window AC for a room that the central air doesn't cool to my preferences. It's a Danby U Shape Inverter Window AC 8k BTU. The install looks easy. Their installation instruction video is on KZbin. It's a Midea twin. Looks the same. Inverters are quiter than conventional compressor units. Yeah Im now consumed by the thought of climate control. It's a necessity! Luv this video.

[@lucielariviere489]

Hello, I bought an 8000 btu white 3 in 1 model 10 days ago. Would you know why I have to empty a big bucket 3 times a day? I use it as a cooling system, not a dehumidifier. Help! 😂

[@mygreatchallenge]

I guess you have a lot of humidity in your home and it s condensation. We haven't had to empty ours yet and we use it everyday.

[@lucielariviere489]

@@mygreatchallenge thank you for your answer! I guess I have to find out why it’s so humid

[@normidwest1316]

thanks for posting

[@luella2897]

Cool !!! 😁

[@parkerbohnn]

The inside louvers don't move and there really is no inside louvers just a black piece covering half on the right side face from the back of the unit. Who made the inside louvers that really aren't even there? Half the inside is effectively blocked off. No instructions on moving the inside louver that apparently doesn't move at all but it covers half the opening.

[@msoles30]

So which unit do you like best the black and decker or the costway

[@mygreatchallenge]

We like our costway

[@matty2613]

very helpful thanks!

[@southernkudzu9107]

What about condensation?

[@mygreatchallenge]

That s what the tubevis for. It tells you when to empty the tank

[@shantellvialva1972]

Is it cold

[@mygreatchallenge]

Very

[@corebobsadventures3751]

@@shantellvialva1972 no it’s not cold! I left mine on for 2 days idk if there is something I’m not doing. I have it in my bedroom and it’s small and hardly changes the temperature. I have it on 61. It does blow a lot though just not as cold as I like $500 CAN. I’m disappointed

[@danceswithcritters]

It doesn't take air from outside, it blows hot air out.

[@ezoez7548]

Did u put it on ac mode?

[@dcs7077]

House will not be secure with that in the window.

[@nancyhurt7145]

I could never do a video with my husband assembling anything. He never looks at directions and the match would be on!

[@VNtheOnly]

How often do you need to drain it?

[@mygreatchallenge]

We haven t had to yet. And we use it practically everyday

[@merovingian688]

Bought one for $195 off Temu.

[@cakeface8232]

Was thinking about buying one from Temu as well. Does it work okay? What btu did you get?

[@merovingian688]

@@cakeface8232 No problem. Didn’t take long to have it delivered. 10k BTU. I’ll see how it handles 100 degree weather

[@merovingian688]

@@cakeface8232 Haven’t had to return anything yet but I need to look into that when ordering from Temu

[@carolb9234]

We call those window units "window rattler's". Yes, the noise is awful!

[@mygreatchallenge]

And rattlers they are!

[@corebobsadventures3751]

I would not buy this. it’s 35 degrees and it hardly cools my bedroom. Left it on for 2 days it is cooler but not as cool as I expected for 500$ CAN. It’s a big fan that slightly cools

[@mygreatchallenge]

Maybe you have a defective one because we re two years into using ours. It s 98 degrees out and I am one room over wearing a light sweater.

[@corebobsadventures3751]

@@mygreatchallenge okay I wasn’t sure to request a refund or to ask for a replacement because I can not tell if it’s blowing colder air or not.

[@corinag.hernandez9959]

I’ll take 90’s in summer anytime unlike Texas bipolar weather the temperature can reach 110 degrees and 115 heat index.

[@cjbfire95]

I had to say that was mean to say that just his breathing is a bit much for you. I know that’s your husband and you all have your type of playful banter, coming from a previous mean person myself, we can get so accustomed to speaking without thinking. Ask yourself how it would feel to have your husband speak out to the internet world or in general and say the same to you. I’m happy you two are together and I can tell that he loves you and lets you run the show. Thanks for the video!

[@montzma45]

It sounds pretty noisy !!!!

[@marthavelez506]

Hello

[@SneakCleaners519]

All you’re doing is reading the features? There’s no explanation how to use them.

[@mygreatchallenge]

There is no explaining required. You press on off you go up down temperature. That s it.

[@SneakCleaners519]

@@mygreatchallenge OK then tell me how the timer works. It runs from one to 24. What is one represent what does 24 represent? Is this an hour? How do you set the timer four minutes? I have bought this air conditioner. I don’t know how to use the timer. It’s a single button that runs upward from the number 1 to 24. How do you operate a timer

[@jamesreaco]

​@@SneakCleaners519 Why would you only set the timer for 4 minutes, it's not a bloody microwave mate it's an Air Conditioner.

[@jamesmacon9751]

I feel sorry for you man… I see the pain in your face. She’s something else hunh?

[@polyglot8]

Thank you for the demo. I almost stopped your video in the beginning when your husband doubted it gets hot in France. Plus de 5,000 personnes sont mortes pendant la canicule en France durant l'été 2023. Désolé, mais il est vraiment bête et bucolique votre mari.

[@eb9844]

That is rather rude of you to say about her husband. You could have made your comment and left the last sentence out.

[@stephenyoung2742]

Does it have solar panels or a wind turbine! How about a pedal cycle for energy! Gas prices to high same for batteries! Plus both flammable! Called the Elon BBQ over here! We got that Texas power grid that goes out about has much has Trump files a lawsuit!

[@mygreatchallenge]

No but it's loud enough to muffle pesky interferences 😉