Delonghi Pinguino Portable Air Conditioner - Review & Installation

[@TaylorMeester]

This is Tom from Home Improvement Germany

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Haha, yeah. I might pivot my channel to do more tutorials. Have you bought an AC unit yet? Thanks for watching and for your comment, Taylor!

[@TaylorMeester]

@@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos I just have a dinky fan. Sebastian doesn't 'believe' on air conditioning. Whatever that means...

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

@@TaylorMeester Haha, lots of Germans are afraid of air conditioners for the draft they make. They think you can get sick from that.

[@williamrawls4680]

You can wrap that exhaust hose with a blanket or some insulation to keep that hot exhaust hose temperature in check. It will lower the temperature by around 19°. If you don't cover the exhaust hose, that hot hose will radiate some heat back into the room so wrapping it up will help.

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@moto6657]

I have this exact unit, I used it for a month and it work fine, but then I decided to put insulation on the exhaust hose and insulation on the window hose bracket. And it turned the room into an ice box. I sleep so comfortable.

[@paulineharrison9606]

Hello ​@@moto6657

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

It's sad it the hose provided is so stiff, and slightly smaller than a standard EU 150mm exhaust hose. Standard stuff you can get that are double wall and insulated, against heat and noise. The provided one is very stable, but still cheap and inefficient. Pinguino really should do official 150mm, instead of this one-off crap. An extension from them is like 50€, for just short 2meter! For a standard, insulated, much more flexible air hose, 5Meter = 20€. I've used an adapter and duct tape to make it work.

[@territrawitzki5245]

What a great tutorial on which Portable Air Conditioner to purchase & he simplifies the video on how to install it for those of us not as handy. BRAVO!!👏👏👏👏

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Glad you enjoyed it, Terri! And thanks sooo much for watching the channel! 🤗 🙋🏼‍♂️🙃

[@sierraonly]

I know u from tiktok love the content

[@jerseyboy8017]

I am waiting to install mine but I don’t like the window option on ground floors due to security reasons and my particular window size/layout. I am going to install a vent portal through my house wall that can be closed during non Summer months.

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

That sounds like a good plan. Are you going to bore a hole through the house wall? Like a kitty gate?

[@PenguinBKiller]

Not sure how to put in my window because I don’t have that shade to roll down. I have typical german windows

[@BadKittyNoMilk]

I like this unit also. I don’t know how to clean the filter. I can’t find a video on how to remove the filter to clean. Now where is that owner’s manual 🤔

[@AikelTechno]

Delonghi have an official video about it. Unmount the filter + cover, separate them, vacuum the filter, then use warm water, rinse and repeat, then let dry, finally mount back the 2 pieces, and put it back into the unit.

[@terminalpsychosis8022]

Very cool walk-through. What does the air filter look like and how do you drain that puppy?

[@user-bk9hj6cn9l]

Hi sir do you have an idea how to dissamble the back whole back part or the whole body so i can deep clean.

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Sorry, I have not tried doing that yet. Just take your time and document your steps with pictures. Cheers!

[@d.1193]

Hiiii! Loved the video!! It was very helpful. Just one question: how long is (in cm) the power chord? We are thinking on buying it but we don’t know if it can reach to connect it to the power source😢. Thank you so much in advance!

[@GurpreetKaur-qe2bg]

Hey sir i have same brand portable air conditioner but the problem s my portable air conditioner not release the water 💦 i’m so worrying for that.if it’s working and it’s suddenly stop.plz help me for that.

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

These evaporate the water automatically in AC mode.

[@user-sr1ys3xu6d]

How to feel with water

[@mojojojoluck]

I have a question. I have been using the dehumidifier and the small plastic tube I have put in a bucket like the instructions say and every morning the bucket is more than halfway full with water. My father says the machine should not be exerting that much water in a single night. What have I done wrong?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi Esther! I don't think you have done anything wrong. The amount of water being pulled out of the air has to do with the humidity and power of the machine. We have a dedicated dehumidifier installed in our basement, and that thing extracts a lot of water out of the air in the summer time. That is why we have the hose routed to our sink basin. Cheers!

[@AikelTechno]

I have an answer. That happened to me before I ensured close to perfect isolation from external hot air. The hot air was recirculating inside through the gaps in the windows. I bought the white kit for windows, and that prevented it from happening. I was collecting liters of water every day, so something wasn't working as it should. That was my solution, and I hope it helps you

[@robertolippi1]

Great video, thank you!

[@rajyashreetripathi7472]

Please post a video demonstrating how one would install it at a sliding door instead of a window. Thank you.

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi there! Looks like there is already a video made about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnPaqoCYdstof68

[@dulcedelgado8254]

How can get a remot control for portable air conditioning. I lost.

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Call up Delonghi, and see if they can sell you another one. Cheers!

[@EB3500]

No need to drain condensate?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

No, it auto-evaporates. Cheers!

[@marcd3672]

Great video Tom. I am a Canadian and recently moved to Germany and as spoiled as we North Americans are a summer without A/C is unthinkable. Question: how often do you have to drain the condensation tank on this unit?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi Marc! Thanks for commenting. This is a self evaporating unit, so I don't have anything to drain. At least for AC mode. Cheers!

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Where in Germany are you at?

[@aliensceeti6904]

Can we talk about the hoses it comes with ? I have no idea if this is to be on all the time or just occasionally draining for the AC unit ?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

It self evaporates, so you don't need the hose unless you are using it as a dehumidifier. Cheers!

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

Question do I need to drain the condensation???

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

No, it evaporates automatically, at least in AC mode.

[@AikelTechno]

You do it from time to time, especially in the beginning, every few hours to check, since if it's not perfectly insultaed (the hot air from the window) you are going to collect a lot of water. Once you got it right, you can do it with less frequence.

[@andreasf1636]

One Question Tom. Why haven't you installed the ac in the top floor where you are sleeping? The ground floor should be comfortable tempered. We sleep in the top floor as well, with actually 28° and open windows, sometimes a fan. An ac unit would be nice, but to be honest, for max 2 weeks a year we get along with this temperatures.

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hey Andi! Actually, I just did reinstall it upstairs in the bedroom. I wanted to test it downstairs first, but you are right, it makes more sense upstairs. Will let you know how it works out up there, after this 35 degree day. Thanks for watching!

[@GAMERCASB]

The hooked on mine broke too able hook the tube 😢

[@TheSwisscanada]

I just bought one and my manager suggested to remove the window screen. His exact words were: it could melt the screen if you left it in. never heard such a thing, but now I am wondering what to do. perhaps you will have the answer for me, if that is possible, melting the window screen

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Well, it would have to be very hot to melt the window screen. Most screens are made of thin metal. The air exhaust is warm, but not hot. Maybe have your manager take a look at the exhaust after it is installed, and see if it is really a concern. Good luck!

[@TheSwisscanada]

@@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos Thanks, i never heard of taking out the screens either. I live in British Columbia on Vancouver Island, and the hottest it gets, is about 30 C, and that just a few days.

[@chuckychuck]

Not true.

[@RAID3RNATION23]

Hi I jus got this as a gift & want to ask so I don’t need the hose right I can just plug it in & use it?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

As an Air conditioner, yes. It’s self evaporating. Cheers!

[@AikelTechno]

You absolutely need the exaust hose, otherwise you are going to collect a lot of water, electric consume to the roof, and not using the machine for how they design it. On top of that, you won't get any cool, since hot air is going to be released inside the room.

[@dahianaelias9250]

Hola Tom! Te hago una consulta, a mi madre le regalaron un equipo portátil delonghi pinguino PC cq 120, la manguera por donde se va todo el aire la sacaron por un hueco que hicieron en la pared (no tuvo opción de hacerlo por la ventana) pero ese no sería el problema, si no que tiene un agujero por donde sale/drena el agua, que cosa hicieron mal? ya limpié el filtro, pero si el aparato está encendido a las pocas horas empieza a salir agua, está drenando, tenemos que colocar una manguera para que drene? en este modelo de aire acondicionado el agua también se evapora? y si es así, porque no se estaría evaporando el nuestro? Espero tu respuesta, muchas gracias!

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi there! I am sorry but I don't completely understand the question. You will just need an exhaust hose to go out the window. The model I have does not condensate through a hose, but rather evaporates automatically. Cheers!

[@Blondetech]

How loud is it on the quietest setting? I have used other portable a/c units and they are too loud to keep on while sleeping

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi Caitlin, i’d say it’s fairly loud. Any air conditioner is going to be pretty loud…

[@Wra8h]

How do you use the installation foam? You skipped over it

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi! I will put this on top of the adapter frame, to better seal between the adapter and the window shutter. Cheers!

[@springteen3743]

How can I switch from Celsius to Fahrenheit?

[@YoungTheopholis]

Can it heat!?

[@weeksy79]

Tryna figure out how to install my AC for summer, and suddenly my espresso advisor appears!

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

lol :) Just a channel for miscellaneous content. Thanks for watching!

[@andrea_real0012]

Ciao scusami io ho preso DeLonghi pinguino PAC em77 volevo sapere per fare uscire area più fredda che gradazione bisogna mettere?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hello, if I understand right, the angle of the hose does not matter, as it will blow out the hot air. I believe your unit also has the auto evaporation feature, so that is also good. Just check your directions, to confirm. Cheers!

[@easycake3251]

"American Living in Europe" Ugh... yeah... we are not big on AC's over here, as im 100% sure you instantly noticed xD

[@alessiogennuso4389]

Why all 3 speed modes are loud and sound the same? Isnt the lowest speed mode supposed to be less loud? The only way to make it less noisy is to set it on ventilation mode (no ac) and then its gonna actually lower its speed

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

You're right - not really sure why that is...

[@michelsmith5873]

Hi I bought this ac and it was going fine but last night I got an code on it LT and it keeps shutting off I had it at 64 when it first happened and then I put it on 75 and it happened again so do you have any suggestions.?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi Michel, I have never experienced any error codes. What does the manual say in the troubleshooting section? If there is no info there, then give Delonghi in your country a call. They should be able to help diagnose. Cheers!

[@michelsmith5873]

@@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos yes the code mean low temperature and the manual say it will shut off to prevent ice and things of that sort but I wanted to know what temperature to you recommended it being on for safety

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

@@michelsmith5873 I put the target temp at 23 celsius, or 73 fahrenheit.

[@ZeleniMrav]

How does it feel using cm and mm? 😊

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

I like using cm and mm better than imperial. But I don't like celsius over fahrenheit. 😉

[@jexpose93]

where did you buy your shutter from?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi! The shutter is integrated in the window itself.

[@marylounavarette5139]

What is draining your conditioning

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Hi Mary, it is self evaporating.

[@LythaWausW]

"Easy to install"? I beg to differ - you had to go to the hardware store and your install requires Rollladen *sigh* I've got an earlier model Penguino and lucky for us (no Rollladen) we have a cat door that the hose fits right in it. The worst thing about the Penguino are the hand-grips on either side. Since we take the unit up and down the stairs twice a year, we need to be able to hold onto it and the hand-grips are so shallow you cannot get your fingers in far enough. One of these days it's gonna slip and one of us is gonna get crushed to death by it on the stairway. Anyway, I'm glad you have it, it's is what makes life in German Summers survivable. (I have no idea where that remote control is....)

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Haha, well easier than I thought to be honest. If we had a cat door, the exhaust hose would fit there as well. So the installation really has to do with the house or apartment you live in, more than the unit itself. It is kind of heavy though, so you have to be careful carrying it. 👍

[@LythaWausW]

@@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos "kind of heavy"!!! You're very funny: )

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

@@LythaWausW Well, I didn't use to go to the gym for nothin'! 😉

[@LythaWausW]

@@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos "used to"? *lol* I wish we could hook up - We were recently in your part of Germany and thought of you when people talked like you: )

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

@@LythaWausW Haha, yes. Going to the gym is nice, but I haven't been since Feb. But, I get to carry our kids and dog around, so that keeps me in shape a bit. 👍

[@invictus6360]

Why does mine keep turning off everytime randomly?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Is the timer set?

[@stablestables1866]

Why is mine dumping so much water? I filler like 10L in 2 days

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Do you have it on dehydrator mode? On AC mode, it evaporates automatically.

[@AikelTechno]

I plaste my comments here. I have an answer. That happened to me before I ensured close to perfect isolation from external hot air. The hot air was recirculating inside through the gaps in the windows. I bought the white kit for windows, and that prevented it from happening. I was collecting liters of water every day, so something wasn't working as it should. That was my solution, and I hope it helps you

[@nickmiller4564]

Facmin tom

[@thejosepharias]

An American using cm? Braking stereotypes let's goo

[@marilenagironda5564]

this is awesome, but you are in a dark room now

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

Haha, yeah I know. But luckily we do have other windows that we can keep unshaded.

[@Shadow93Man]

i have no blinds. Can I just let this hang out with a tilted window?

[@TomsTutorialsAndHowTos]

I mean you could, but you need to try and seal up the window, so that the hot air doesn't get it.

[@AikelTechno]

Delonghi sells a kit for windows, that will ensure a perfect insulation. Doesn't cost much, and it let's you get the sun and light from outside.