A strong pick for a large room where a window unit won’t work: efficient inverter cooling and a hose-in-hose design that doesn’t fight itself.
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| Model number | ARC-1230WN |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Type | Portable, dual hose |
| Certified capacity | 12,000 BTU |
| ASHRAE rating (95 °F) | 14,000 BTU |
| Room size (maker) | 600 sq ft |
| Inverter compressor | Yes |
| Heat | No |
| Dehumidifying | 87 pints/day |
| Noise | 42.5 to 56.5 dB |
| Efficiency and power | |
| CEER | 13.8 Btu/Wh |
| Certified by | DOE |
| ENERGY STAR | No |
| Power | 1,293 W |
| Voltage | 115 V |
| Current | 11.9 A |
| Refrigerant | R-32 |
| Controls and fit | |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes |
| Voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Remote | Yes |
| Window width | 28 to 82 in wide |
| Drain | self-evaporating; upper gravity drain port and lower drain for continuous drainage |
| Dimensions | 32.5 x 19.5 x 16.75 in |
| Weight | 77.2 lb |
| Warranty | 1 years |
| Sealed system warranty | 3 years |
The portable to get if you need real cooling from a unit that sits on the floor: the dual-hose duct and inverter compressor make it far more efficient than ordinary portables.
Amazon $579 Midea $498.79An efficient dual-hose inverter portable for a medium room, close to the Midea Duo in efficiency.
Amazon $563.98A newer, lighter dual-hose inverter portable for anyone who wants efficient cooling and app control; the price is the main drawback.
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