Amcor AF8000E 8,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner

by Amcor

Product Features

• Portable air conditioner with cooling capacity of 8,000 BTUs per hour
• For rooms up to 300 square feet; low/high fan speeds; 12-hour timer
• Dehumidification function; 775 watts of cooling power; EER of 10.3
• Built-in washable filter; adjustable air outlet grill; smooth-rolling wheels
• Measures 15 by 12 by 30 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 34 x 22 x 15 inches ; 45 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 58 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000P6L91I
• Item model number: AF8000E/MF8000E
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #364,449 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

With a cooling capacity of 8,000 BTUs per hour, this portable air conditioner quickly and efficiently keeps rooms up to 300 square feet comfortably cool during the sweltering-hot days of summer. Its user-friendly control panel makes it easy to turn the unit on and off, to select from low or high fan speeds, to set the 1- to 12-hour timer (unit turns off after set amount of time has elapsed), and much more. It can even be used to dehumidify the air, helping to remove excess moisture that can lead to mold and mildew. Other highlights include 775 watts of cooling power, an EER of 10.3, a built-in washable filter, an adjustable air outlet grill for controlling the direction of air flow, a compact footprint, and smooth-rolling wheels for effortless transport from one room to another. The portable air conditioner measures 15 by 12 by 30 inches.

Product Description

Amcor AF8000E 8,000 BTU portable air conditioner built-in washable filter with castors for easy moving from room to room.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

85 of 90 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not as enthusiastic as others, October 24, 2007

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Greg Dempsey "Greg" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amcor AF8000E 8,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner (Kitchen)

I can't say I've had as good an experience as others reported here...the main problem I've discovered is that the compressor only cycles on for about seven minutes at a time, followed by fifteen minutes during which the machine simply operates as a fan and blows in hot air from outside. Company info on their web site indicates that this is being done to prevent the compressor from overheating--unfortunately, this results in the compressor remaining cool while my small studio apartment (only 200 sq feet) remains too hot. I don't know if other units have similar limitations, but I would hesitate to recommend this product on the basis of my own experience. Hope this is helpful to anyone looking to make a buying decision...

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A nice relief from a hot summer, July 4, 2007

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breezy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Amcor AF8000E 8,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner (Kitchen)

Overall I am very satisfied with this portable air conditioner.

The Good:
-Shipping was extremely fast (2 days for standard shipping).
-Installation was a breeze.
-The air that comes out is actually cold, and powerful. The fan produces a terrific draft of cool air.
-It cools the room quickly.
-The evaporative draining system is great... no emptying buckets of water constantly!

The Bad:
-It does make some noise (no more than a normal window air conditioner would). But I would say the relief from a hot, humid day is well worth the buzzing noise.
-The exhaust hose was larger than I expected. Which means if you don't place the air conditioner strategically, it can be a huge eye sore in the room.

However, it does do its job well and I would recommend this unit to anyone needing to cool a room/dorm/small apartment. Enjoy!

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Great Features, August 20, 2007

By 

Jason C. Lengstorf (Missoula, MT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Amcor AF8000E 8,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner (Kitchen)

I purchased this unit out of desperation in the midst of a heat-wave. I read a lot of reviews and settled on this guy, and I'm not disappointed. My living room isn't huge (approx. 12'x16'), but it cools it down effectively.

The Pros:
- My girlfriend loves the remote. You can change the mode, target temperature, fan speed, and turn it on and off without moving off the couch.
- I like that it shows you the temperature. I also like that it automatically kicks the compressor on and off as needed.
- No buckets to empty.

The Cons:
- When the other reviews talk about the exhaust tube being big, they're lying. It's FREAKIN' HUGE. Think dryer hose.
- There's no way (that I've found, at least) to set it to turn off when it hits the target temperature. I still panic over high energy bills, so it's scary to leave it running all the time. I'd like it a lot more if it would not only kill the compressor, but shut down the whole unit when the room becomes cool enough.
- It's fairly noisy. I don't have a lot of experience with air conditioners, but it's louder than the few units I've been around before. It's not terrible, though, so this is only a half-con. More of a concern, I guess.
- It's not an Energy Star appliance. That was my biggest hesitation point before I ultimately bought this unit.

Overall, I'm pretty happy with my purchase. I might come back and change my tune after I've seen a couple months of energy bills, but last month's only went up marginally. I'll keep my fingers crossed.