De'longhi Pinguino 12,500 BTU Portable Air Conditioner: Review/Unbox/Demo

[@ryanvargas4889]

Im stoked on mine. Pumps out super cold air, great feature set. She is pretty loud if you’re right next to it. Good idea wrapping the duct, haven’t tried that yet, all I did was tape the connections so it’s completely airtight. I did however replace my vent hose after a couple years because it cracked from the hot air. Careful where you plug these in when using multiple units in different rooms of the house, you might trip the breaker. Also, buy these in the winter season like my family did, we noticed places were almost doubling the price during the summer months.

[@kjw7556]

She's a beauty.

[@YotaSurfs]

Does your fan cycle off and on when on ac mode? It's super annoying cause I understand ac compressor shutting off once temp is reached but the fan should not cycle off and on also

[@stmiller8427]

I used your video to see how to use the remote control and what they settings were! You did cover that about 4 minutes or so into the video. Thank you for the video. Watching from Los Angeles, CA Steve Miller

[@dnhcaa2305]

I inherited this model from my grandad and was so struggling to find a way to use. Thank you so much for explaining everything so clearly

[@george150799]

Great review, never thought I would be looking for a air con unit here in Liverpool UK but our last two summers have been hotter.

[@TonyAFC85]

Did you buy a portable air conditioner and didn’t it do job in the summer we had last year?

[@tyleraliff3592]

Great video! However just wanted to note you were talking in the start about the two different cooking capacity numbers. You are right that the lower number is an adjusted number you just weren’t right about the adjustments they do. The portable AC draw in air from the inside (not from the tube) and cools it and exhaust the warm air created while cooling down the other air. Then the warm air is exhausted through the tube. The smaller number is know as the SACC (seasonally adjust cooling capacity). It take into account the pressure difference that the portable makes which leads to infiltration air (air from outside the window).

[@ronniewoods3948]

We wrapped our exhaust hose with a plush blanket that has a sherpa lining. Infinitely cooler than before. Absolutely NO radiant heat from the exhaust hose.

[@aaronstestlab]

That's a good idea. Probably looks better than shiny bubble wrap.

[@cherihowe8216]

Is that the one that came along after the delivery?

[@cherihowe8216]

I am afraid to wrap in blanket but that is what came a week later a tube?

[@FabianRomano1]

Great idea. I’ll use an Alpaca poncho

[@needshift]

I have this exact one in my “game room” and I love it. It’s able to keep my room cool enough on a hot summer day gotta keep in mind that’s that’s 2 pcs and 6 monitors + a mini fridge. On the side of the house that being hit with the sun. My favorite part of this unit unlike the other 4 I’ve tested in my bedroom is that I can keep this unit on 24/7 and I never have to empty the water. All the other ones fill up within a hour of using them and stop producing cold air due to it being full of water and needing to be emptied. I wish they still made it because I would buy a 2nd one in a heartbeat for my bedroom

[@aaronstestlab]

Looks like Costco still carries it, or at least an updated version of it.

[@nektariosmusic]

Thanks for sharing! My output temperature for my unit is 64 degrees. Can this be fixed?

[@luigibros3028]

Could you do a tutorial on the wooden diy insert you made for the ac please.

[@HFH-Official]

I have the same unit.... Mines just blows air .. not cold air. I have the settings in cold and even on 64 degrees it still blows just air

[@kjw7556]

38 Degrees celsius in Manchester today .That's just too damn hot.🥵 NEED one of these .!!

[@aaronstestlab]

I wish the US used the metric system

[@wasimakujee5627]

I just got mine from curry’s 9000 btu for my bedroom does wonders 👌👌

[@gerardoquinonez21]

Any tips on cleaning unit?

[@Hermon_dad]

I remove the filter and drain the 2 holes in the back, I used I towel in the floor

[@alfiewild356]

Looks like the heating icon is the sun :)

[@aaronstestlab]

That sounds like a good guess to me

[@chrissilva5659]

Of coarse wrapping it works that’s why they wrap hvac in insulation

[@snakebite2170]

With this unit heating, could I install a drain hose and be able run it with out messing up the condenser?

[@madcapmonster]

to make these work better, you can put them on a stand and get them as high as you saftly can

[@sweejus17]

great content i just ordered one. thanks for the insulation tip

[@viktorino1980]

Hello, thanks for your video. I have only one question, this product can also eat a room ? Has this feature? Thanks in advance

[@aaronstestlab]

yes

[@krishnatiwari6822]

You didn’t mention the water outlets and the pipe and when is it in use, cooling mode or only dehumidifier.

[@henokassalif4054]

Aye mans from Seattle had to scan this video to see what the different modes mean. Stay safe ☀️

[@sirsm0kealot799]

Same bro I never used one before

[@jessie0078]

Wenatchee…doing the same 🥵😰

[@MOMO112382]

Can you lower the cooling speed on the unit itself? I can see how you change the temperature, but I can’t control the cooling speed.

[@aaronstestlab]

No, you'd need an inverter-powered model for that.

[@ROGUEWARRIOR007]

Great Video. Very informative. It answered all questions. Thanks.

[@nevaoswald70]

Hi Unfortunately Amazon doesn't list the duct wrap anymore. I was wondering if the exhaust hose screws into the unit clockwise or counterclockwise? Thanks, Neva on the Olympic Peninsula.

[@aaronstestlab]

counterclockwise, I only know that because I just coincidentally moved this unit and needed to buy a longer hose

[@humphreymark1829]

Great video, was just looking to get a portable air conditioner. Thank!

[@aaronstestlab]

Really happy with this one. Lots of good options though.

[@mrtango5003]

Where can I get a longer hose? my window almost 175cm from the ground as I live in a flat and only the top part of it opens

[@zackari]

I own this model, or one similar mine has the drain tube that comes out the back which outlets for water I live in the San deigo California area and we only need to run ours for a few hours and the living room is nice and cool

[@lexteralimagno1211]

Hi ,are you able to connect it to an APP or wifi. ?

[@brandonloyo1394]

Is it. Humidifier or de-humidifier?

[@rrros7506]

Thank you. I had the unit in the box for a month but not too convince because of noise, power and cooling concerns. Based on your video, I'll deploy it soon. I have central A/C that consumes 3.5kwH cooling all the rooms in the house. I pay 0.34/kwH in SFO Bay Area. I figure this unit will pay for itself cooling the room where we gather during warm weather.

[@mattkeller5388]

Thoughts on it? Looking at one down here in slo

[@cubagomez5546]

How often do you have to drain your unit when using everyday in the summer months?

[@aaronstestlab]

Never

[@strayfox55bc37]

Can someone please tell me how to change the temperature to centigrades? Pressing the 2 arrows on the remote does not change it! Just bought it, thank you for the info 😅

[@John-xe9rc]

PAC EL275HGRKC-1A WH, I lost my controller on this model, where can I buy a new one? Or can I use my delonghi app to control it? Does this model can connect to my Wi-Fi?

[@Thefromike1]

How do you change it between Fahrenheit and Celsius?

[@williamrodriguez2009]

Turn in on and have it in A/C mode.(Not real feel more). Then, on the display panel, press and hold the up and down button for ten seconds. 🍺😎👍

[@ToanNguyen-kc7td]

Do you know where to buy the Extra Exhaust hose for this AC? because mine is bad( Had a little hole on the side). Thanks a lot.

[@aaronstestlab]

Just go an Amazon and search for portable AC hose, there's tons of them. Need to measure the diameter and thread direction though, can't recall what it is off the top of my head.

[@ToanNguyen-kc7td]

@@aaronstestlab Thanks a lot Mr.

[@Sereous313]

How is it these a/c have no way to turn down or off the LED control panel lights?

[@Sereous313]

@@LeShiny-mg1cd for $400 you shouldn't have to use cardboard am I right?

[@FabianRomano1]

The exhaust temp does not affect the ac efficiency at all, is already out of the AC. It affects the room temp maybe but not the efficiency of the ac unit

[@aaronstestlab]

Come on...finish the thought. If the exhaust temp is high, it radiates back into the room, doing what to the efficiency of the unit(assuming DOE measurement standards)?

[@gabyp158]

Great video, I have a question about the hose it came with. What is it for? And do I need to drain the unit?

[@aaronstestlab]

Normally used when dehumidifying to catch the condensate. I never use it when operating as an AC.

[@fongfuning3564]

Nice video and explanation. How is the water drain?

[@aaronstestlab]

Have never used it. When venting outside it auto-evaporates.

[@Isaac-px4wy]

I've heard that the AC drops lower than 64°🌡have you tried it? If so do you have another how to video?

[@aaronstestlab]

Never tried

[@adansandoval1199]

How to I put mine back to Fahrenheit from Celsius?

[@aragornii507]

i bought mine the PACEX390UVcare and it doesn't cool at all. i have a brandless portable ac and it cools more

[@aaronstestlab]

That's too bad, mine works very well. I like your avatar BTW.

[@aragornii507]

@@aaronstestlab My brandless Chinese ac shoots the air further and cooler and its 400 sq ft. This is supposed to be 700 sq ft and my regular fan does a better job. FJB!

[@alanharris5030]

mine was laying in its back for about an hour will transporting it says i need to be upright for 6 to 24 hours before use. do i need to wait seance it was laying down for a short time

[@aaronstestlab]

Can't say for sure, but I'd give it a couple hours just to be safe

[@zackconklin1]

Question: I also live in Seattle, how did this unit do in the heatwave last summer?

[@aaronstestlab]

Honestly not that well. Check out this video I did on one that worked great: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp6oip2GgNCdotU

[@radiioman46]

Have you ever run a KWh test? Since the compressor will cut on and off, it would be good to know what the KWh would be after a certain amount of time.

[@aaronstestlab]

I have not, maybe next summer

[@chriserony]

I have an older model of this, but I'm having issues with it creating tons of humidity when it runs. Any advice would be great.

[@aaronstestlab]

I don't know how something could create humidity without a water input source.

[@mrperfect5985]

I’m trying to find the replacement hose and all the hook ups that it requires. Any suggestions?

[@LSRRAR]

You should try their website to make sure you get the right thing

[@alatsamy]

Where does the weather strip go? The window only sits on top on the flimsy plastic flannel. It doesn’t seem to fit the window well and have spaces. If we are not home, it would be easy for burglar to break in. Any suggestions?

[@ryanvargas4889]

The weather strip is for the side of the plastic panel. Any window unit is not ideal for security. I use this in my room but it’s on the second floor.

[@sastron]

Does it have an air filter included inside the unit?

[@aaronstestlab]

It's kind of just a light dust filter, not hepa or anything

[@christophermichael3674]

Is there some way to automatically turn on and off, to maintain a certain temperature?

[@abundantharmony]

Yes but the fan runs constantly either way.

[@djremi4901]

Is this any good as dehumidifier? 🤔

[@aaronstestlab]

Have never used the particular one as a dehumidifier, but I've used similar and they work well

[@OnAeeir]

does it have the swing side to side mode?

[@aaronstestlab]

No

[@OnAeeir]

@@aaronstestlab so does it just swing up and down?

[@forevertera0000]

What temp do the heat goes to

[@blackstarafro2]

(1) the heater function is useless, because it blowers cold air out of the exhaust. Which means you would still need a window open. Which defeats the point of being a heater. (2) why did you not use that long hose cover that came with your unit? It is an actual heat Shield for the exhaust.

[@aaronstestlab]

Mine came with no such hose cover

[@java2894]

Does the flab swings ?

[@aaronstestlab]

No

[@java2894]

@@aaronstestlab it doesn’t auto swing

[@mattynes]

Do you drain it?

[@aaronstestlab]

I've never had to drain any of my portable ACs, and I've got 4 of them.

[@mattynes]

@@aaronstestlab that’s great to know! Thank you

[@mattynes]

@@aaronstestlab and thank you so much for the fast reply

[@dragonpinneyum8415]

Will it heat the room?

[@aaronstestlab]

yes

[@mattynes]

Nice review

[@rosalindhampton24]

How do you drain the water from the unit

[@aaronstestlab]

Unscrew the plug at the bottom. Though when in AC mode, I pretty much never have to.

[@bigbroguerra]

Do you have a video on how to drain the water?

[@aaronstestlab]

remove the plug

[@ricardophotofilms]

Do you refill it?

[@trtatv]

Has anyone gotten a feel for how quickly this unit fills up with water while using the ac? I installed one today and the floor was soaked with water pouring out of the top spout after about 4 hours of use! Perhaps the drain plug was just loose? Or, have others had to drain the unit daily?

[@aaronstestlab]

geez, where do you live, a tropical rainforest, lol? I live in Seattle where the average summer humidity is around 60% and I've literally never had to empty mine.

[@trtatv]

@@aaronstestlab I live in Austin Texas. Perhaps it’s a loose cap after all. I hope so!

[@truearmpitfarts]

Yea just bought one and it pours out water. Terrible design because all ac units create condensation and this drain port is at the very bottom of the unit so I can’t put a tray under it or anything to easily remove the water daily. Wish the drain was higher up like my last one so I can put a bucket next to it and let it drain

[@TheZuk224]

Hi Aaron. I just watched your video and it is ingenious how you did this! I have the same De'longhi unit but in 14,000 BTU. The problem I have is my vertical window is 58" and the window kit is way short and it would be flimsy like you say. I would love to make the exact same thing you did, but you don't show how. I sent you an Instagram message also. Any help would be great, it is gonna be 105 today.

[@aaronstestlab]

Well, it's nothing fancy. Just some plywood framed with 1x2's ripped to the window track width. I then cut out a hole to match the outlet piece and screwed on the lowermost piece of the window kit. Finally I wrapped the whole perimeter in weatherstrip.

[@TheZuk224]

@@aaronstestlab Thanks for getting back. I was able to figure it out and was asking to see exactly what you made yours out of. I did not think you used plywood from looking at it. I used a 2x6 and planed it down, for my piece to go above the window kit for the hose, to match the thickness of my framed in 1x2's that I ripped. Thanks again for a great idea

[@kriskrush3970]

Hey anyone got any suggestions??? I bought one of these but didn't come with the hose or window thing. It works . But any suggestions Thanks Kris

[@aaronstestlab]

Just go on Amazon and search for 5" portable ac exhaust kit

[@kriskrush3970]

@@aaronstestlab Thanks

[@leticiaosorio9263]

I lost the remote how do I turn up the speed

[@shannonwatson7960]

is it possible to remove the wheels?

[@aaronstestlab]

I suppose, but then it wouldn't stand up straight.

[@shannonwatson7960]

@@aaronstestlab because it isn't flat on the bottom?

[@blacknight211]

Excellent Video Aaron way to represent Seattle WA! GO HAWKS 😉 Lynnwooddddddddddddddd

[@waylonglenn233]

How do you take the top off?? My grandkids dropped a Lego in it and it's a nightmare of a sound. Any help would be appreciated

[@KC-dg8jf]

where do I order another drip tube?

[@aaronstestlab]

The internet

[@overtalk6972]

How many watts

[@jayc8353]

This only works if u stand in front of it other than that it won’t blow straight or sideways just straight up in the air

[@yt2075]

Merci!

[@aaronstestlab]

Thank You!

[@mrperfect5985]

Is this unit clockwise or counterclockwise?

[@aaronstestlab]

Counterclockwise. I purchased a longer one when I moved mine.

[@mrperfect5985]

@@aaronstestlab thank u for the help. I don’t want to buy the wrong one. Do you remember the specs?

[@aaronstestlab]

Here's the one I bought, 5": www.amazon.com/gp/product/B093B15YJF

[@mrperfect5985]

@@aaronstestlab thank u very much

[@melodymaggert5376]

I have a Delonghi PAC an125hpek A1 SKU 0151801211 item 954880 used and everything seemed to be working fine.. once I got it home... I turned on the air conditioner part and put it into my small room. I closed the window blinds and door to see how it does. A couple hours later I went back into my room and I was very disappointed that it seemed hotter than it was before I put it in there. The fan works great... and it seems like it's blowing 'cool' air but NOT 'COLD' like it's supposed to. I also realized that running it for that long.. there was no water in the tray underneath either. Should I put water somewhere? I've cleaned the filter in the back and took the casing off to make sure that everything was all clean inside. CHECK! I did try to see if the heating part worked. This too only blew air... no heat. I am not sure where to locate the place to put the freon in nor where the temperature gage/thermometer is.. can you help? Desperately needing some extra help with this one....

[@aaronstestlab]

Did you hookup the exhaust hose?

[@melodymaggert5376]

Yes... I tore it all apart... cleaned everything .. put it back together.. and set it up in my small bedroom... and its still blowing warm air... funny thing is that when I t I rn on the heating option.. it was almost cooler than the air condion part. Where would I find the thermostat.

[@ricardophotofilms]

Mines smells like dirty laundry 😔

[@letsbeannlicker2095]

I bought the unit at Sam's club. I ended up canceling my Sam's club membership and then I couldn't return the unit. I wasn't going to keep it anyways I was just going to use it for a month in the summer and then return it. So the unit's too big and bulky too heavy. The unit radiates too much heat.. I wish there was some type of covers and airflow movement tools so I can put it onto the cool air output and have a blow in my face. The parts are proprietary and if you try to put it out your door while the door is open and you got all this Gap of hot air coming in the hot exhaust air blows right back in I'm on with the open space.

[@abundantharmony]

You're supposed to use the vent hose and attachments to vent it out of a window. It even comes with foam seals...

[@dtkodak123]

youre going to hit 110 on Monday.

[@aaronstestlab]

Yup, my portable ac's will bet getting workouts.

[@nevaoswald70]

Ya and it was awful for 3 days!

[@nevaoswald70]

@@aaronstestlab How did it do?

[@AL-ns1jm]

you need an insulated hose.

[@Kreemerz]

You've only had it for one season. Lol. That's nowhere near long enough test. At least 4 years is best

[@crazy-diamond7683]

Nice vid, but try to show the temps in both degrees = fahrenheit/Celsius we're not all in the USA. So because of that....I'm out!

[@aaronstestlab]

You're right, as an American, I often forget that the rest of the world doesn't use our archaic imperial system.

[@Kreemerz]

Very poor review. You don't test the temp by putting the thermometer inside the unit's vent. 😭 You take the temp on the other side of the room.

[@shawnmorse2434]

Mine lasted a whooping 8 months

[@HolyRussia-ue8pz]

Too bad you didn't explain exhaust pipes 😂😂

[@AL-ns1jm]

making an s with your hose is not the way.....................

[@Kreemerz]

Save your money here. Don't buy this one

[@t77snapshot]

unless the price is right 👍

[@zackari]

Heater mode symbol is probably a sun and the other a snow flake

[@Built-4-Drama]

This ac is $175 at costgo , do not buy in amazon , is to expencive