The Whynter ARC-14S 14,000 BTU air conditioner is capable of cooling a space of up to 500 square feet in size. This portable air conditioner has three modes to offer flexibility; it can be used as an air conditioner, simply as a fan, and also as a dehumidifier.

If you want something that works right on the first try, this is probably it.

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  Powerful and fast cooling. Nice appearance. Dual Hose.

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  Pricey. Only one color available. Heavy

A few things that aren't dealbreakers: The remote control is made of cheap plastic, the unit is huge, and you're supposed to drain it every now and again. Having said that, I've been using the thing everyday for 2 weeks in New York City and haven't had to drain it once.

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  Does an adequate job cooling a my apartment, but I agree with the other reviewer that it can't handle more than 400sq ft. It's on wheels, has a remote control, easy to install.

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  It's big and heavy. It's a little loud, isn't energystar rated, and my exhaust tube doesn't fit tightly in into the unit so I had to get some extra sealing materials to keep the heat from escaping back into the room.

Any room, Bedroom, Everyday Use, Home Appliances

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  Easy to Use, Effective Cooling, Accurate Temperature Control

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  Noisy

Bedroom, Any room, Everyday Use

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  Easy to Use, Effective Cooling, Accurate Temperature Control, Simple Assembly

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  Overpriced

Any room, Upgrade

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  Easy to Use, Simple Assembly, Simple Setup, Great Design, Good Quality, Rich Features, Quiet, Energy Efficient, Good Value, Timer

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  Poor Cooling