Is A Portable Air Conditioner Worth It? BLACK+DECKER BPACT12WT 12,00 BTU Installed In Sliding Door

[@phototristan]

Update/notes: Be sure to see my update video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHLRkHupm5aSaas

[@nunyabeeswax7937]

Are you saying that when it reaches set temp on cool, the fan continues to run? I just don't want one that turns on and off all night and wakes me up.

[@jamieldn]

@@nunyabeeswax7937 better than waking up gasping for air and drenched in sweat 😓

[@jeffkyle6910]

Could you please explain exactly how to set the timer to shut the unit off in 24 hours? The manual is terrible and doesn't explain the timer clearly at all. Thanks.

[@pinkiexli9453]

I like that plant.

[@dambition7495]

What plant is it, do you know?

[@phototristan]

@@dambition7495 It’s called monstera something. Sorta a trendy plant right now.

[@ArizonaJewell]

It’s an absolutely banger looking plant.

[@fabulousrobert6607]

Heat waves in the bay!!!! I just ordered one via Amazon tonight. I cannot do another heat wave here in the Bay without an A/C in my room. At night, these units are a must have!!!

[@smarksruinedwrestling5020]

How has it been?

[@fabulousrobert6607]

@@smarksruinedwrestling5020 Honestly, it’s does an awesome job. It’s a bit “noisy” as expected from an A/C unit, but it works Great! 👍🏼 I ran it today with only the fan on to help break it in. Surprisingly, it’s quiet for what iit is. You can hear it, but for what it does and offers way surpasses a little noise. It’ll keep you safe during the heat waves, especially at night 😃 I ran it on setting: cold, running on low set at 76 degrees . And it cooled me off with no problem. Mine is a little big, but my unit doesn’t have run harder or be set at a high setting when I can cool off on a low setting. It has a fan, dehumidifier, and A/C. It’s big enough to cool any room or any space needed. It just takes a little time, but it works great!!

[@jbeasty30]

Same last summer sucked

[@randysutton5395]

Mine came 2 day in Castro Valley. It works 4 sure big difference! Great purchase!!

[@daveverderosa]

Also in Bay Area. Townhouse rules make it difficult to add central AC. Based on your review I've just ordered both components. Looking forward to solving this conundrum. If it works, I'll order a second one!

[@phototristan]

Let us know how it goes. I find that I bring it out anytime it reaches about 77° inside.

[@michaelwyckoff7593]

Works best in a small room with the door closed. I have one of these portable air conditioner units and trust me a small room is where it works the best. Plus keeping the door closed helps a lot.

[@Nilsosmar]

Re: drainage, I was surprised at how much water is generated. I live in Seattle, and when it's hot and humid, it can generated more than 5 gallons of water. I'm curious is the evaporative technology can keep up with this?

[@phototristan]

It's not possible to ruin this unit that way because it will automatically stop when you need to drain it.

[@frogmanpipes9561]

It's awful loud. Trying to sleep would be a nightmare

[@z3ro7o]

thats with all mobile ones, unfor

[@GoreVidalComicbooks]

Good day. Very informative video. I live in South Texas, near the bay, where it it's extremely humid. Today the high will be 94 with a Heat index of 110 and humidity at 97%. I live in a very old house with central air but no insulation. Only some outlets are 3 pronged, most are two pronged. I spend most of my time in a the living room, which is very small, and the outlets are two pronged. I'm assuming all portable AC unit plugs will be 3 pronged. This unit seems ideal for my needs, but I'm afraid to order it only to have to return it because I can't connect it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@phototristan]

Yes indeed, it's 3 prong for sure.

[@GoreVidalComicbooks]

@@phototristan Thank you!

[@rachelrodgers9171]

If possible, find an electrician to check if they can replace your 2-prong electrical outlets with 3 prong outlets in your house.

[@Planespotterdude]

I have one just like this other than the btu on mine is 8k. It cools half our 1600 square foot house. The ratings suck, suggested to only work in 250 square feet. You use fans baby, it works. I keep hearing ppl say its really loud, mine is almost silent. It sits next to my cabezza and i dont even have to turn up me volume. Quieter than my regular 12” fan.

[@xktheprodigykx]

Its cute when you say above 80 degrees, being someone from AZ

[@majidkarami7310]

Thanks for your time, video and great explanation 🙏🌱

[@bunggbungg7787]

Does your condenser shut off and turn back on randomly?

[@phototristan]

I think it’s supposed to when it reaches the set temperature in the room.

[@rjaffeux]

the piece that fits in the window is too long what do I do. I'm thinking to take it apart and covering the rest with something else. I don't have anything to cut it shorter and I'm afraid I'll crack it.

[@krakeneleven5294]

Does it have a Dehumidifier option? If yes, do you have to drain the water like the ordinary dehumidifiers?

[@phototristan]

Yes and you do have to drain the water periodically although when using it as an A/C, very little water is produced, if any. I still check the drain pan and most of the time for me there is nothing in there. But, I don't use the dehumidify only feature, jus.A/C.

[@quickcuts3000]

oh that outro track! you tasteful b!

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

How would this do when there is smoke in the air from a wildfire? I live in fire country and often have to deal with heavy smoke in the air. Will it filter out the smoke or will I be filling my room with smoke? Thanks!

[@phototristan]

It doesn't filter much. I'd recommend a separate air purifier/filter. See my reviews (first two videos) kzbin.info?search_query=phototristan+blueair

[@Acadian.FrenchFry]

@@phototristan Thank you!

[@jaeshasway]

I live on the bottom floor and the windows are only about 7-8 inches from the floor. I have been anting to get one of these for my bedroom, but I’m super concerned of critters crawling into my house through the hose that goes outside or the cracks around the window due to the installation. What prevents bugs, rodents or lizards from crawling into the house via the hose?

[@phototristan]

In your scenario, I’d probably get some mesh like screen door material and put it over the opening. That should work great.

[@jaeshasway]

@@phototristan I thought about that, but I’m so fearful of rats, mice, possums basically chewing that up. Idk how to make it fully critter proof.

[@jaeshasway]

@@phototristan Thank you for replying so quickly.

[@CarlosMonzonGraphicDesigner]

How much ? To compare the price online, Thanks

[@Veronica-yw6rt]

What size is the exhaust holes and is it clock wise or counter

[@phototristan]

It's counter-clockwise and 5.1 inch.

[@germainrodriguez5230]

Mine isn’t blowing cold. It’s at 64 but the room is at room temperature. I have a 13x11 room

[@99emilyrenee]

Did you let it rest for 24 hours unplugged after it arrived?

[@sisserbee]

What does it look like from the outside? I want this but I’m scared my HOA won’t like it as my window is the front of my house

[@phototristan]

It looks quite streamlined. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

[@rockeruss555]

How fast can a 12000 btu unit can cool down a 10x10x8 room?

[@phototristan]

All depends on how hot the room is but I would say quite fast if you close up the room.

[@vesical7952]

My room is a little bigger than that I go from 87 to 68 in under an hour I can hang meat in here.

[@Big-su2gr]

Mines will blow cold air for about 20 min then it’ll slow down Nd start blowing regular hot air out of no were ….. any tips to fix this problem????

[@cristineoconnell672]

This has happened to the last 3 units I've purchased. Not even only this brand . I've never found a fix. Super annoying and gets expensive

[@weknowthetruth6070]

You plugged it in without letting it sit for 24 hrs

[@tbenoit1540]

What is the lowest temperature setting? Also can it continuously blow cold without kicking on and off?

[@phototristan]

64 degrees is the lowest

[@tbenoit1540]

@@phototristan thanks for the reply

[@majidkarami7310]

Thank you 👌🙏

[@vincentr6684]

What year was this model released

[@phototristan]

Not sure. It's current as of this video.

[@jonathanrodriguez944]

Is it loud ???

[@phototristan]

It's fairly loud. I power it on in this video so you can hear it.

[@jonathanrodriguez944]

phototristan thank you for replying? Where did you get the other three slide panels ?

[@nas8326]

Can I plug it into an inverter and use it in my car? Also, can you recommend an inverter?

[@ksmooth1973]

You fail to mention this has 3 filters and the 2 condenser filters have to be taken out with screw that nothing fits it to turn it. So every week you have to un screw it if you can to clean those filters. No other unit has this. This is not a user freindly unit

[@phototristan]

Wrong. The filters just lift out and snap in. See manual, page 19: images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/B1Kleu3gPxS.pdf

[@ksmooth1973]

@@phototristan You are wrong there are 2 screws holding them in if I could put a picture showing this I would

[@ksmooth1973]

The manual shows them being able to slide out but you have to take the screw out to get them out

[@phototristan]

@@ksmooth1973 They probably updated it because mine does not have screws and they just have pull tabs that snap off and on, as per the manual.

[@ksmooth1973]

@@phototristan Really dumb idea because now every week I have to un screw the screws which by the way arevery strange looking and none of my toold fit this. Im going to try to return this unit what a pain.

[@alexanderthibodeau8340]

The compressor is a cheetah you're not going to use the heater today you can use the air conditioner in September or November until you heat up a small space warm if you have a heater when it's cool or not

[@glopan12345]

mine wont go down 32 or up ??

[@tmc1473]

20 amp circuit.

[@frodo3984]

I have this one bought it last year but Now it seems like it's Not getting 🥶❄️🥶 like it use too Any Advice🤷

[@glopan12345]

same here I had it 2years and after first year it wasnt cold anymore

[@shooter813]

How often do you clean the filter?

[@markusantonio4866]

@@shooter813 I heard when the drip hose is connected. It works better.

[@wrinkleneckbass]

Good review. Thanks for the link to that sliding door kit, that helps. BTW, what kind of chair is that to the left of the AC unit.

[@phototristan]

It's a recliner by Ekornes