10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner with 24H Timer and Self-Evaporation

Most portable air conditioners in the 10,000 BTU class are rated in the low fifties on the decibel scale, which is close to a conversation. In a living room with the television on, people end up turning the unit off to hear each other.

This one is rated under 46 dB, closer to a quiet library than a conversation, with a dedicated sleep mode and a 24 hour auto on and off timer on top.

Five things printed on the spec sheet

7 CEER is the efficiency figure, higher than most units at this capacity. R32 is the refrigerant. The self-evaporation system carries condensate out as vapour. ETL is the electrical safety listing. Water full shut off stops the unit before anything spills.

Reading the coverage figure properly

350 sq ft is quoted against the 7,100 BTU SACC rating, not the 10,000 BTU ASHRAE one. 206 CFM of air flow is what carries the cooling across a room that size. Large glass or a tall ceiling both shrink the real figure.

Three details that make it easier to live with

The filter pulls out and rinses. The cord winds onto a moulded organiser instead of trailing. The drain hole underneath takes a plug or a hose. The louvre blades adjust 70 degrees one way and 100 degrees the other.

Low for a 10,000 BTU machine, with a dedicated sleep mode on top.

A published efficiency figure rather than a claim, on a modern refrigerant.

Most condensate leaves as vapour. If the level does rise, the unit stops rather than spilling.

Matched by the maker to 350 sq ft of coverage.

70 degrees in one axis and 100 degrees in the other, set by hand.

Long remote reach, and somewhere for the 6.1 ft cord to live when the unit is stored.

Ships from a Canadian warehouse. Free shipping on orders over $150. Some remote areas, PO boxes and surcharge regions may be excluded or charged extra.

Return within 14 days of purchase, unused, in original condition and packaging.

Covered directly by the manufacturer under their warranty terms for material and manufacturing defects.

Rated under 46 dB, which is several decibels below most units of this capacity.

Against the 7,100 BTU SACC rating, with 206 CFM of air flow behind it.

A published 7 CEER figure on R32 refrigerant, which is above average in this class.

What we stand behind

• Ships from a Canadian warehouse, with free shipping on orders over $150
• 14 day returns on unused items in original condition and packaging
• Covered by the manufacturer's own warranty for material and manufacturing defects
• Window kit, exhaust adapter, exhaust hose, hose connector, drain hose and remote are all supplied

How quiet is 46 dB in practice?

A library sits around 40 dB and ordinary conversation around 60 dB, so under 46 dB is closer to the library end. Most portable units of this capacity are rated in the low fifties, which is why this one is worth a look for a living room or a bedroom.

What does 7 CEER mean next to the BTU figure?

CEER is cooling output divided by electrical input, including standby draw. It is the number to compare when two units have the same BTU rating, because it tells you which one does the same work for less electricity.

Do I still have to drain it?

Rarely. The self-evaporation system sends most condensate out as vapour through the exhaust hose. If the humidity beats it, the water full shut off stops the unit, and a 2 ft drain hose is supplied for continuous draining.

Which BTU number matches my room?

The SACC figure, 7,100 BTU, which is what the 350 sq ft coverage is based on. ASHRAE 10,000 BTU is a fixed laboratory measurement and Danby notes it is generally the higher of the two.