The Boston Innovative 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner & Heater is a great all season unit that provides reliable heating and cooling year round. We recommend this pint - sized powerhouse as the best heating / cooling choice for rooms up to 425 square feet. This compact portable air conditioner combines cold air flow, superb engineering, and a self evaporative condensate system for ease of use. Key Features Include:

• Auto Restart Feature - If power to the portable air conditioner is interrupted, the unit will resume operation on its previous settings once power is restored
• Self-evaporative system - Most or all condensate water is exhausted automatically except under extremely high humidity
• Powerful two motor design - One motor delivers cold air to your room and the other cools the compressor and condensor. This results in more effective cooling
• Can operate as dehumidifier only - Many competing units do not offer a separate dehumidification function

Portable Air Conditioner Product Rating*:

Quick Spec Guide - Boston Innovative  AP410HW Portable Air Conditioner   Ratings   Power & Noise   Primary Features   Cooling Power Price Durability Features   - BTU: 12000 - Recommended Room Size: 300 - 425 sq. ft. - Thermostat Settings: 61°F - 88°F - Decibel Rating: Medium Noise(Vs. Others In Class) - Energy Requirements: 115 Volts;.8.3A;1000W   - Control Type: Electronic with remote - Condensate: All Exhausted** - Hose Type: Single - Exhaust Hose Size: 5"width x 60"length*** - Window Kit Min/Max: 20" - 52"

*This portable air conditioner has achieved our 4 1/2 star product rating based on independent testing of its BTU class cooling capacity, durability, and quality of components.
** In high humidity environments there may be some water accumulation.
*** All portable air conditioners require that the exhaust hose be vented outside of the room you are trying to cool.

Height: 29 1/4"

Width: 15"

Depth: 14 3/4"

Model: AP410HW Brand: Boston Innovative Cools 300 to 425 Square Feet (depending on heat load) Auto-Drain System - exhausts most or all condensate automatically except under extreme humidity situations 2 fan speeds with directional air discharge louvers Digital temperature display with electronic controls - 61°F - 88°F thermostat 3 speed fan with directional air discharge louvers Interior airflow- 210 cfm; exhaust airflow- 285 cfm One Year Limited Warranty Color: White Extendable exhaust hose (5 3/16" diameter, extends up to 5´ long) Model number on box will read: PAC-12KDCHR

Full function remote control with LCD display Ultra powerful Japanese designed Matsushita compressor capable of 12,000 BTU effective performance Washable pre filter and one replaceable carbon filter included CFC-free refrigerant Easy grip handles and casters for mobility Energy-saving sleep function- provides maximum cooling when you are falling asleep and provides less cooling as the night progresses Upgraded Plastic window kit included - 52" maximum length Weight: 73 pounds Dimensions: 29 1/4"h x 15"w x 14 3/4"d Energy Requirements: 120 Volts / 60 Hertz; 1000 Watts; 8.3 Amps

Portable Air Conditioner Basics

BTU rating
PACs are rated in BTU. The greater the BTU of a unit, the more cooling power it has.

0-150 square feet=7500 BTU
150-250 square feet=9000-10,000 BTU
250-450 square feet=12000-14,000 BTU

These sizing guidelines can sometimes differ from the maximum suggested room size given by the manufacturer, and high heat loads can impair the effectiveness of any air conditioner. Keep in mind that a PAC with too little cooling power will not cool your space adequately, while a PAC with too much power will short cycle, which will burn out the compressor, and not dehumidify your space well at all.

Condensate disposal methods
All PACs dehumidify the air that passes through them. The water removed from the air is called condensate. This condensate is collected in a bucket inside the PAC, but different models dispose of it in different ways:

Drip: These PACs have removable buckets that fill up relatively quickly (every 2-8 hours, depending on conditions) and must be emptied by hand.
Partial Drip: These PACs evaporate most of the condensate and vent it out the exhaust hose. The remainder must be manually emptied from their non-removable internal bucket about once every 12 hours-several days. A few PACs use an internal bucket and drain pump to pump the condensate out via a small tube that fits inside the exhaust hose.
No Drip: Some PACs exhaust all of the water into the air. This feature is nice because it allows you to run the unit without having to worry about water accumulation that must be emptied from time to time.

One hose vs two hoses
Some PACs feature a dual-hose design. This design cools the compressor of the PAC with air from outside your room. This increases the efficiency of the PAC, and also avoids creating a negative air pressure in the room (as single hose PACs exhaust air from your room, causing the room to suck in air from outside). Two potential downsides to the dual tube design exist: if the air outside is too hot (>95ºF) or too humid (>80%) you will not be able to use the second hose, and the dual tube design can be a bit more cumbersome to deal with if you are planning on moving your PAC around frequently.

Modes
Of course, all PACs function as air conditioners, and they can all also be used as fans, but some PACs can be used as dehumidifiers (independent of the air conditioning function) and/or heaters. It may be worth the extra money to get a unit that offers enough different modes to be used year-round.

Control style

Some PACs have electronic controls while others have manual controls. Models with electronic controls generally offer more amenities, such as remote controls, louvers that can be set to auto-swing, and more advanced programmable features. However, one large downside of some models with electronic controls is that if the power to the unit is interrupted while the unit is on, the unit will default to "off" even after the power has been restored. PACs with manual controls tend to be simpler to operate, and they can restart cooling after a power outage without your intervention.

Venting kit
Different PACs have different types of window kits. All window kits share the same basic goal: they are a "filler kit" designed to allow you to vent the exhaust hose out of a window without hot air from outside rushing in. The window kits differ in their material of construction and their maximum widths. Additionally, a ceiling venting kit is available for select models.

NOTE: ALL PACS MUST BE EXHAUSTED SOMEHOW. This can be done a variety of ways, but you must get the hot air out of the room somehow into empty space where it can dissipate. Exhaust hoses should also not be extended longer than 10 feet as they will radiate heat.

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