DeLonghi PAC W130E 13,000-BTU Eco-Friendly Portable Air Conditioner

by DeLonghi

Product Features

• Portable water-to-air 13,000-BTU air conditioner for rooms up to 450 square feet
• Uses R410a refrigerant gas; 24-hour programmable timer
• 3 fan speeds; 14-liter tank provides up to 12 hours of continuous water operation
• Advanced air filter; dehumidifier; window bracket and remote control included
• Measures 18 inches by 22 inches by 35 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 24.5 x 43 inches ; 112 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 128 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: B0016N1YGY
• Item model number: PAC W130E
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #551,562 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Stylish and easy to operate, this DeLonghi PAC W130E portable air conditioner makes a welcome indoor companion when the temperatures outside start to rise. Designed for cooling large spaces up to 450 square feet in size, the sleekly shaped unit uses R410a refrigerant gas to help protect the environment and the ozone layer. Its refrigerant also provides energy-efficient operation, using less energy to deliver the same amount of cooling as other refrigerant types. For faster, quieter, and even more efficient cooling, add water to the air conditioner's 14-liter internal tank and enjoy up to 12 hours of continuous water operation on one of three settings. The Turbo mode offers 13,000 BTUs of maximum cooling power; the Supercool mode offers 11,000 BTUs of cooling; and if the water runs out, the unit will automatically switch to Cool mode for 9,000 BTUs of cooling.

In addition to chilling the air, the unit also functions as a dripless dehumidifier (no container to empty!) and can remove up to 70 pints of water per day. Additional features include an easy-to-read LCD display, a fully featured remote control, a 24-hour programmable timer, Sleep and Smart modes, built-in air filtration, an energy-efficient adjustable thermostat, and quiet performance thanks to the high-efficiency compressor and components. Durable caster wheels and side handles provide portability, and the included window bracket and exhaust hose ensure easy installation. Designed and engineered in Italy, the air conditioner measures approximately 15 inches by 18-1/4 inches by 30-1/2 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

Product Description

13,000 BTU portable air conditioner with water technology.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps Me Cool!, June 16, 2008

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Golden Bear (North Bend, WA 98045) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DeLonghi PAC W130E 13,000-BTU Eco-Friendly Portable Air Conditioner (Kitchen)

I had a Sharp unit that finally gave out and when searching Amazon I found this new DeLonghi air conditioner with eco-friendly refrigerant. I have always liked DeLonghi products for their stylish looks and this air conditioner is no execption.
I have a metal roof with vaulted ceilings and when it gets hot the upstairs loft gets about 10* hotter than the rest of the house and since this is where I sleep I need some extra comfort. We turn it on around dinner time and put it in the turbo function that uses both water and air cooling to bring the temperature down and then when we get ready for bed we turn it down to the sleep function which is pretty quite for an air conditioner.
I like the easy to read LCD display and the super cooling with the water tank really helps get the room temperature down quickly. This is a solid unit that weighs about 130 pounds so the casters and built in handles help in moving it around. It has all the bells and whistles with 24 hour timer, auto/sleep function, turbo cooling and even dehumidifies. The R410a eco-friendly gas refrigerant was a bonus as I try to do my part to help the enviornment.

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars VERY Noisy. Have fun refilling this unit with water to get 13000 BTU., June 9, 2008

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Tyler Durden (Miami, Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: DeLonghi PAC W130E 13,000-BTU Eco-Friendly Portable Air Conditioner (Kitchen)

I admit, I got suckered into buying this unit because of the marketing and slick featureset. What a disappointment.

I am returning it as quickly as possible, and would probably avoid Delonghi products going forward. I was trying to get information on where to buy replacement filters from Delonghi USA (& Canada), the former did not reply to several emails (USA tech support), and the latter - the Canadian support email bounced (no such mailbox). What a joke.

PROS:
Really nice & modern color scheme, graphite and silver.
Pretty blue LCD that displays everything you need to know.
Eco-friendly refrigerant
Side handles (because its very heavy)
3M Biosilver Techsystem

CONS:
VERY Noisy - sounds like an old dishwasher when cooling in Water to Air mode (swishing noise, I am guessing the rotary engine cooling off using the water).
Water refilling to get optimal cooling (to get 13K BTU) is annoying & frequent (Tested on a very hot day I had to refill it every 6 hours), I would bet that most people would give up on this eventually. Without the water, this unit does 9000 BTU in air cooling.
Huge - This thing is only portable due to the casters. Very bulky.
No Oscillating Louvers! The air is blown up in one direction, no choice.
No information on how (part#?) or where to buy the 3M filters that should be replaced once a year.
Heavy - Perhaps I'm being picky here, but this thing is so heavy (128 lbs).

What I recommend instead: The Sharp CVP10MX, as most people here (Amazon) have had a great experience with it. I recommend you have a look.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing how a far a little H2O can go..., December 23, 2009

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Roy Munson - See all my reviews

This review is from: DeLonghi PAC W130E 13,000-BTU Eco-Friendly Portable Air Conditioner (Kitchen)

I currently own 2 other portable AC units (1 Sharp, 1 Danby...both waterless) due to the window's I have in the old house my apartment is in and this Delonghi blows the other 2 out of the water...no pun intended. I was skeptical about having to add water to this unit, but the level of performance it produces due to this is well worth it. This is now the only unit I leave on during the day for my pets while I'm at work...as long as I leave the doors to the other rooms open, it will keep my entire apartment cool even during the hottest summer days. My other 2 units couldn't produce the same results in tandem. 100% satisfied with this green machine. Gotta love Italian craftmanship!!! Anyone want to buy one of my old AC's?