When it comes to beating the summer heat, most people turn to air conditioners to keep cool. Most air conditioning units are located in a window and are generally installed on conventional single and double sash windows, but some models can also be installed on sliding windows. In addition, some homes are also equipped with centralized air conditioning systems. These air conditioners work from a central location to distribute the air within a home or building. The only problem with these two types of air conditioning systems lies in the fact that they require permanent installation or may not be suitable for apartments or condominiums, areas where there are space or installation limitations.
That being said, a portable air conditioner is the solution. Used primarily for local or supplemental cooling, portable air conditioners are great for cooling individual rooms, offices, or even computer server rooms because they can be moved from room to room and offer quick installation without lifting or damaging window sills. the Windows. However, when choosing a portable air conditioner, the key is to find a unit that is not too small to cool the room and not large enough to waste energy.
As such, our product team has been testing a range of the most popular portable air conditioners on the market and we have come across NewAir’s newest product offering: NewAir’s ACP-1300E Portable AC. With ample cooling power of 13,000 BTUs, this unit was not only powerful and affordable, it was also packed with cool features. We tested this unit on a muggy Los Angeles afternoon in a 200-square-foot one-bedroom apartment. Here’s our review:
First impression
According to NewAir, the AC-1300E portable air conditioner is very similar to the ACP-1400E, but with a newly styled body. The sleek white finish made the unit discreet and the elongated body design was perfect for placing in the corners of our bedroom. The VFD display was easy to set up and provided bright light and clear contrast. We were also pleasantly surprised to learn that the screen lit up in the dark. The large built-in wheels allowed us to move the unit from the bedroom to the hallway with ease, while the remote control allowed us to control the NewAir ACP-1400E from 50 feet across the room. Additionally, we were also happy to note that this unit used a standard 120-vote household electrical outlet.
Cooling power
The NewAir ACP-1300E featured 13,000 BTUs of cooling power and this was more than enough to cool our bedroom. Auto-evaporation technology eliminated the need to empty the drain pails and we found the exhaust hose to be wider and larger in diameter than those found on other competitive models. In turn, this resulted in more efficient cooling and better airflow.
Dehumidification
In addition to providing cooling, this portable air conditioner also acted as a dehumidifier due to the refrigeration cycle. The NewAir ACP-1300E had an extremely large dehumidification capacity of up to 120 pints per day while using only 950 watts / 10.8 amps of power.
Nose level
While not completely silent, the NewAir ACP-1300E portable air conditioner was very quiet even at the highest fan setting (less than 52 decibels). We had the television on with the air conditioning on and found that it did not disturb our indoor environment in the least.
Built-in air purifier
The NewAir ACP-1300E was definitely multi-functional because it also included a built-in air purification system. Large airborne particles first passed through the washable air filter, while smaller particles were attracted to electrostatic plates through the ionizer. Lastly, to address harmful household odors, an activated charcoal was able to help with odor adsorption.
In closing, we found the NewAir ACP-1300E to be a great portable air conditioner perfect for cooling personal spaces. With so many wonderful features, this unit turned out to be a great buy.
