SereneLife SLACLW17
A mid price cooler with strong airflow for a living room in a dry climate, filled by hand.
Amazon $169.90$169.90
3.2/5
A cheap, light cooler for one person in a dry garage, porch or small room. Buy it for the low running cost, not for wide coverage.
- 1,300 CFMAirflow
- 500 sq ftCooling area
- 4.8 galTank
- 1 yearWarranty
Check price at Amazon$187
Price checked October 31, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Plugs into any outlet and draws only 85 W, so it costs pennies an hour to run
- Light enough at 16 lb to carry from the patio to the garage
- Hose adapter and float valve let it run all day outdoors without refilling
- Rigid media pads last longer than the thin fiber pads on most cheap coolers
Cons
- The 4.8 gallon tank needs refilling every few hours without a hose
- No oscillation, so it only cools what sits directly in front of it
- Only a one year warranty
The Hessaire MC family
Every Hessaire MC model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own airflow.
| Model | Airflow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hessaire MC18 (this one) | 1,300 CFM | 3.2/5 | $187 |
| Hessaire MC26 | 2,100 CFM | 2.6/5 | $317.79 |
| Hessaire MC37 | 3,100 CFM | 2.8/5 | $398 |
| Hessaire MC61 | 5,300 CFM | 3.3/5 | $699.85 |
| Hessaire MC92 | 11,000 CFM | 3.9/5 | $1,299 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 5 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its airflow. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | MC18M |
|---|---|
| Cooling | |
| Airflow | 1,300 CFM |
| Cooling area | 500 sq ft |
| Cooling pads | Rigid cellulose |
| Tank | 4.8 gal |
| Hose hookup | Yes |
| Controls and build | |
| Fan speeds | 2 |
| Oscillation | No |
| Remote | No |
| Power draw | 85 W |
| Weight | 16 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Alternatives in this airflow
SereneLife SLACSW538
A large room cooler with a big tank, app control and a remote for dry climates. Judge it by the maker’s 1059 CFM, not the Amazon headline.
Amazon $199.90$199.90
SereneLife SLACLW15
A budget bedroom or office cooler with a remote and honeycomb pad, best in dry climates.
Amazon $109.15$109.15
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