Unistar 4-in-1 Swamp Cooler with Ionic Air Purifier, DF268.

by Unistar

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.2 x 27.5 inches ; 19 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 18 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0006HOUVM
• Item model number: DF268
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,602 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: November 4, 2004

Product Description

No installation! Save 95% on your AC electric bill with this 4-in-1 cooler/ionizer/humidifier/fan rolling from room to room! This year, beat high energy costs with the Kaito Air-Cooler-Ionizer-Humidifier, yet the room temperature is reduced by as much as 12 F! The built-in fresh air anion generator releases streams of negative ions that attract dust and other allergens down and out of the air you inhale. Air feels as fresh as after a springtime rain. Rolls easily on large casters to a guest room, an enclosed porch, or to accompany you from room to room. There are no expensive filters to buy; just rinse the permanent filter. Other features include three air speed: H/ M/ L, four modes selectable, 7.5 hour timer and remote control. Unit comes with two ice packs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

87 of 89 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars great for the summer, but hard to maintain, November 17, 2008

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earlsamson "EARL SAMSON" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Unistar 4-in-1 Swamp Cooler with Ionic Air Purifier, DF268. (Electronics)

pros:

- saves you in energy bills since it can cool the room instead of using the ac

- filters are washable

- the included remote gives you controls even in bed

- the 30 min interval timer feature is great specially when it gets too cold at night

cons:

- the ionizer feature is more of a display light than anything

- needs a weekly maintenance. water mineral builds up at the bottom, if you let it sit for more than a week, taking it out posts a problem.

- if you even find the time to actually clean the insides of the fan and and take out the dusts and water deposits, it would take a lot of patients since the machine wasn't designed for easy disassemble. (you'll need a thin long screw driver to take out some of the screws.)

bottom line:

machine is great as an alternative humidifier and room fan. It is a high maintenance machine make sure you clean it every week or two.

49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says and is affordable and attractive as well, August 2, 2007

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Marcia A. Gordon "beancat159" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unistar 4-in-1 Swamp Cooler with Ionic Air Purifier, DF268. (Electronics)

The air conditioning in my building has not been working, so it has been about 80-85 degrees in our cubicles. With this product, I am actually able to be comfortable. It was very easy to set up and get going and the water lasts a long time between fill ups. I do add ice to the top for more cooling. Three people have bought one since they have seen mine, and others stop by to cool off. I shopped around, and this cooler was about the best price and, as I said in the title, it is also kind of "retro" and cute, as well as functional.

37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Even works in the humid South, June 15, 2009

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Steven Rau "S. Rau" (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Unistar 4-in-1 Swamp Cooler with Ionic Air Purifier, DF268. (Electronics)

This unit has been perfect for my intended use.

My co-workers prefer to keep our office building a bit warmer than I am comfortable. I have set the Unistar Swamp Cooler in the door of my office, and it effectively keeps my office several degrees cooler than it would otherwise be. I wasn't sure when I bought it whether it would work in a humid region, and have been very happy that it does. Nor does it make the environment uncomfortable humid. I assume that if the primary central A/C went out, this thing wouldn't do much of anything, though, in South Carolina.

Also, the manual is a joy to read. Honestly, I've read it cover to cover at least three times. It is an excellent and humorous example of non-native translation. Example: "Attention: Any parts of the control panel should be forbidden to be stained with water." Well, it amuses me, anyhow. . .

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UPDATED 1 September 2011

I've had this swamp cooler for 2.5 years now. I use it every business day. It still performs well. As for maintenance, I had to take it apart to clean it after about a year and a half, and just today had to give it its second cleaning. It takes about twenty minutes to take apart, clean, & put back together -- so less than an hour of maintenance time for 2.5 years (in addition to occasionally wiping down the ice basin & rinsing the filter). It's made out of plastic which I would imagine will only stand up to two or three more overhauls, but it's not cheaply made to the extent that it should lose a star. This thing is really a champ.