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Out of stock | | | | | | The SNO Arctica portable air conditioner provides you with a convenient and efficient solution for your air comfort needs. This portable unit is extremely mobile and can be easily set up in almost any indoor location. This portable air conditioner features an auto-restart function meaning if power to the unit is interrupted, the portable air conditioner automatically restarts on the previous settings when power is restored. Along with this incredible feature, several others make it the obvious choice for all of your air conditioning needs. Advanced self-evaporating technology - which uses and recycles moisture collected during cooling process to produce cool air Extendable exhaust hose - up to 5.5 ft Easy clean activated carbon filters that collect large dust particles and prevent bacteria build-up Full thermostatic control - 64 - 90 degrees 24 hour programmable timer LCDI - Leakage-Current Detection and Interruption - plug Water tray and extended water tube for continuous drainage | | | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Product Weight: | 70.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 4 reviews |
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| | Features | Advanced self-evaporating technology - which uses and recycles moisture collected during coolingExtendable exhaust hose - up to 5.5 ftEasy clean activated carbon filters that collect large dust particles and prevent bacteria build-upFull thermostatic control - 64 - 90 degrees24 hour programmable timer
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 4 customer reviews )
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17 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 With some tweeking, its better than nothing Apr 26, 2009
By L. Feldman
I've owned this model for a couple years. When I first got it set up, I was very dissapointed and gave it a 1 star review. The room temperature/humidity actually went up, the window kit melted out of place, and the self-evaporating feature broke the second night. I actually filed a BBB complaint against the internet retailer and got a full refund. They told me to keep the unit. Since then, I've worked out some issues so that when when we need emergency AC to supplement our building's central system, this unit offers some,albeit and expensive and noisy, assistance. For those giving this product a 1 star review, these remedies might help beef it up to 3 stars:
1) The biggest problem with ALL portable AC's is the duct hose...it emits enough heat to overcome any cooling that the machine supplies. I ordered a fiberglass/mylar insulating sleeve and put it over the hose. Big difference. All prtable ACs should come with this as a mandatory accessory.
2) The window kit...another problem: After the plastic one that came with the unit melted, I threw it out (along with the funnel shaped attachment) and fashioned my own out of the styrofoam packing blocks that came with the unit. I duct taped them together to the width of the window and at the end cut a hole that exactly fit the diameter of the duct hose. I bought some cheap foam rubber stripping that is used for sealing window ACs and put it on top of the styrofoam when the window is closed onto it. I keep insulated duct hose, and window piece attached to the unit when I store it. It takes up more space in the closet, but only takes minutes for an air tight set up that does not let the cool air out the window.
3)A lot of people complain about having their floors ruined by the failure of promised "self evaporation". There must be an internal pump that malfunctions easily. Mine broke almost immediatedly and the compressor would shut off unless the small internal drip tray was drained. If you take out the lower plug and tip the unit, the water will drain...onto the floor. There are two 'manual' hose outlets: a higher one (that is useless because its dependent on the pump) and a lower one (at the very bottom of the back). This is the one that will work because without the pump, the water will only drain from the very bottom. But of course this outlet relies on gravity. Here is what you have to do to over come the problem: Lift the unit onto a sturdy platform that is high enough to allow you to attach the drain hose (my unit came with one)and put the other end into a large bucket. I use an old desk top computer placed on its side. Yes, you have to empty the bucket once a night, but its better than a flooded floor or a compressor that keeps cutting off. Also, aside from accomodating the bucket, raising the unit about 8" off the ground helps because:
4) Hot air rises/cold air falls. Another design flaw of this AC is that the air is forced out thru vertical vents, so most of the cool air goes nowhere. Make sure to point the leuvers upward, and then put a small fan on the floor in front of the unit, also angled upward. This will help fan the precious cooled air up into the room and away from the floor.
Is all of this worth it? This unit is very expensive to run. We bought it for emergencies and could not imagine running the thing full time. With all the tweeking, we're talking about cooling a 180 sq ft room ~6 degrees. But at least with the above revisions (and ear plugs), you get enough cool air to make the difference between a sleepless night and a decent night's sleep.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Works in Phoenix Jul 29, 2009
By desertr0se
"desertr0se"
We use this unit to cool an un-insultated garage when it's triple digits outside. It's quite comfortable out there when this unit is set to 80 degrees. It does leak a bit of water at times but nothing to write home about as the garage is concrete and it's never more than a cup full. I highly recommend this unit.
4 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Do not purchase this unit! Aug 21, 2008
By E. Shea
I purchased this unit March 2008 in anticipation for a sweltering summer. I had read good things about this AC online. My condo has sliding windows so a window AC was not an option and I liked the sleek stainless look the Whynter SNO had. Upon its arrival, I made the mistake of running the AC for a mere 20 minutes to test it. At the first installation a bracket on the terminal end for the exhaust pipe broke off. I did not contact Whynter because the other three brackets were still intact and I could connect the exhaust pipe to the unit with no visible gaps. I followed the suggestions in the Owner's Manual for storage and put it in my closet for a couple months until summer.
Summer arrives and I attempt to use the unit twice, but the water fills up within 2 hours of use each time and it does not provide much cooling. Then, the unit leaks, flooding my floor. The exhaust pipe no longer is allowing for ventilation and two more pieces break off of the terminal end as well as the drain port plug and cap were break.
For a price of over $300.00, one would think Whynter would use more quality materials. Upon contacting Whynter they refused to take responsibility for the flooding and offered to send replacement parts to me in the mail, but that shipping costs would be MY responsibility. So now I am out $319.00, have a damaged wood floor and have been suffering through 105 degree summer heat. Thanks Whynter.
3 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Don't waste your money May 17, 2008
By Mr. Sourech Barres
We bought this air conditioner last year. Our apartment is on the 2nd floor and live in southern California without air conditioner it's a real pain. First, there is a lot of water coming out from unit. It's incapable to get rid of it by itself through the window, well, we managed to put a big canister. In a hot date it's full in 4 hours! We should really be careful not to leave this unit alone. But the worst is that it's really not cooling our room. Even if it's on 64F! You can feel a cold air when you close to unit, but step out - nothing. We thought it wasn't a good unit, and we changed to another one, but it did the same way. Unfortunately, we could return because of seller policy. If you need something to stay cool, don't waste your money on this one. Better buy a window unit!
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