Amcor NanoMaxA12000E 12,000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with Electronic Controls

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Product Features

• 12,000-BTU portable air conditioner for up to 400 square feet
• No emptying of water drain bucket required; 2 fan speeds
• Electronic controls; remote control; digital temperature display
• Auto shut-off; 12-hour timer; window-mounted exhaust kit included
• Measures 15 by 12 by 30 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 30 inches ; 50 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 64 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B000RFXZUK
• Item model number: NanoMaxA12000E
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #46,545 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for cooling average-sized rooms up to 400 square feet, this 12,000-BTU portable air conditioner features patented Innovative AutoDrain NanoMist Technology, which vaporizes excess fluid buildup, eliminating the aggravating chore of emptying the water-drain bucket. The unit offers electronic controls and a handy remote control for simple operation, plus two fan speeds, a 62- to 90-degree F thermostat, digital temperature display, and automatic shut-off. Choose between continuous operation or the programmable timer, which can be preset up to 12 hours. The air conditioner also functions as a dehumidifier, removing up to 50 pints of moisture from the air per day. Other highlights include a long-lasting washable air filter, a rotary compressor, and an integral handle and durable casters for convenient transport. A window-mounted exhaust kit comes included; the unit must be vented via the exhaust hose and window kit, which requires a 4-inch width and a length of 21-1/2 to 43-1/4 inches. Please note, if the room has a heat source such as direct sunlight or computer servers, the coverage area may be reduced. The attractive appliance measures 15 by 12 by 30 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty and a five-year warranty on the compressor.

Product Description
The Amcor NanoMax12000E portable air conditioner is designed to condition an average-sized room 300 to 400 sq. ft. Our Patented Evaporative Booster Technology is coupled with our patented Innovative Auto Drain NanoMist Technology. The AutoDrain NanoMist Technology redirects excess water build in the water drain bucket, up through a small hose, mounted within the hot air discharge hose located at the rear of the portable air conditioner. The water is expelled through a fine mist water atomizer, snap mounted within the hot air hose assembly, which prepares the fine water mist to be vaporized by the hot air discharge of the unit. The water vapor is then passed through the hot air hose, and out the window. This simple device has revolutionized the portable AC product category, as it eliminates the aggravating chore of emptying the water drain bucket. Included with the unit is a window mounted exhaust kit. AC must be vented via exhaust hose and window kit (included). If your room has a heat source such as direct sunlight or computer servers, the AC coverage area may be reduced.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fine - not great, but seems to do a decent job, September 3, 2007

By	Goldengate "Goldengate" (San Francisco, where else?) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

I installed this in our 300 sq ft master bedroom. We have slider windows, so couldn't install a standard "casement" type a/c, and besides, it's not hot enough here long enough to install one of those ugly casement units. I was looking for something that would "take the edge off" the heat at night so we can sleep on those warm evenings when the fog doesn't roll in. It does a decent job of that -- It keeps the room comfortable -- down to 72 degrees -- but never turns off, and since it's a one hose design, meaning it's pulling air from the room, passing it through the unit, then exhausting warm air out, it draws warm air from other rooms. Also, the exhaust hose heats up and must add some heat back into the room. For my purposes, I'm happy with it, but if I lived in NYC or some hot, humid place and really relied on this, I wouldn't be. It's going to reach a limit and not be able to cool any further.

Pro's:

* Easy to roll around, only 50 lbs, casters work well
* Nice electronic controls, with remote
* Easy to install in slider window, kit is well-designed
* Seems sturdy and well-designed
* Does keep our bedroom cool enough to sleep under a comforter
* So far we haven't had to empty it once - the "Nanomist" technology does seem to work, though this is NOT a high humidity climate

Con's:

* Only cools to a point -- then temperature levels out and the unit keeps running
* Never shuts off (and this isn't the desert, this is SF bay area!)
* Hose heats up and adds warmth back to the room
* Not quiet - I like to sleep with "white noise" but if you want a quiet room, don't buy this unit

Overall, this does the job that I've asked of it -- cools the room, and I can roll it into the closet when company is coming over. I'd buy it again. Just don't expect this to provide the same cooling power as a window unit.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars STAY AWAY from AMCOR and Their Products., September 23, 2008

By	Scrutinizing Consumer (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

The Unit is JUNK. The customer service is THE PITS.

When the AC works, the unit is LOUD but cools as advertised.

But my unit (as did apparently several other customers' units) failed (the compressor) before it reached 40 hours of usage. When I called AMCOR for a warranty replacement I got a customer service voice recording saying someone would call me back within three business days. And that's exactly how long they took to call me back to see what was wrong. What?!

Then, they charged me a hundred bucks for shipping. Junk product with poor customer service and ridiculous warranty terms = AVOID AMCOR.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Better than a fan, June 21, 2008

By	Ma Maison - See all my reviews

Goldengate's review is pretty much on the mark. I'm also from the Bay Area and purchased this during one of our rare heatwaves. Our master bedroom has 12' ceilings, and this did a fine job of keeping us cool throughout the night. Standing directly in front of the unit, it'll feel just like AC; walk away and you will just notice the room is cooler. The nano mist technology works terrific--we haven't had to drain it yet, though it is recommended to do so at the end of the season, before storage. Very portable--slim, streamlined design.

All in all, it will work far better than a fan, but don't expect the polar ice caps. I am satisfied as it only gets up to the upper 90's here--but if you live in, say, Arizona, I would recommend buying something else. For reference, we paid $299 at Home Depot.